As autumn takes hold, households across the nation are pondering the same question - is it time to switch on the heating? Despite the recent chill, Mirror reporter Narin Flanders managed to resist hitting the button in her home, largely due to one of her top winter purchases, an Oodie . I acquired my Oodie in 2022 when they were all the rage. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a surge in interest in loungewear which, coupled with the cost of living crisis and escalating energy bills (some things never change), these oversized fleecy hooded blankets carried a hefty price tag.
When I ordered my first - yes, I'm such an Oodie enthusiast that I now own several - I paid £89 less a minor discount for subscribing to the brand's newsletter. Initially, I was concerned that something I would only wear at home couldn't justify such an expense but, over two years later, it has more than paid for itself in terms of the money saved by not turning on the heating while working remotely. Moreover, this week Oodie has announced a massive 40% off pre-Black Friday sale , which would have me seriously contemplating purchasing a replacement if mine didn't still look fantastic despite being regularly washed and worn over the years.
The price reduction brings the original style Oodies down to £39 each, marking the lowest ever price for these items. However, it's worth noting that during last year's Black Friday season, individual items could have been purchased cheaper through bundle deals.