14 Things To Buy In The Nobody's Child Sale To Start Your 2026 Wardrobe Off Strong
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The Nobody’s Child sale is full of timeless staples. Wondering what to buy first? Discover 10 elevated pieces you can wear now, next season and well into 2026.
January, huh. Our bank balance is still in recovery mode, our brains are foggy, and the idea of wearing anything with a waistband feels, shall we say, ambitious. Don’t even get me started on the passwords. Yet - somehow- this is also the moment we start fantasising about fresh starts, future plans and a wardrobe that makes us feel like a functioning adult again. If you're looking to navigate being skint while still trying to work on your style persona for 2026, the sales are a great place to start. But, not all sales are created equal. Some are a graveyard of leftover sequins - (fantastic if you're a party girl already planning next Christmas, less helpful if you’re just trying to add interest to your jeans. But the Nobody’s Child sale? It’s packed with genuinely good, wearable pieces - the kind that slip seamlessly into your existing wardrobe and quietly make everything feel more considered.
I’m talking smart knitted tops that make you feel put-together while remaining cosy at all times, and anytime dresses - long in the sleeve for right now, with shorter hems that’ll come into their own once the sun decides to clock back in. These are the pieces I’m already eyeing up to carry me from January confusion through to summer clarity.
Want to see what’s already shaping my 2026 wardrobe refresh? Scroll on to discover the Nobody's Child pieces I'm shopping first in the January sales.
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Brown Ribbed Longline Cardigan
£35.00
A neat knit is the backbone of a modern wardrobe, and this is the kind you’ll still be wearing on repeat in 2026. Ribbed, flattering and unfussy, it works now with jeans and boots - and later with tailored trousers or a slip skirt.
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Black Denim Tie Front Eden Mini Dress
£32.00
This is what we mean by anytime dressing. Tights and boots now, bare legs and sandals later. This denim silhouette isn’t specifically trend-led - which is exactly why it’ll still feel current next year - but the bows feels so now.
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Blue V-Neck Relaxed Cardigan
£39.00
V-neck Button front Long sleeves Ribbed trims Relaxed fit Size tip: we recommend sizing down We recommend folding your knits to avoid any unwanted stretching
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NC x Lisou Burgundy Wool Blend Tailored Longline Coat
£179.00
Every good sale has one item that makes you think, how is this still here? If you can imagine wearing it across multiple seasons and styling it at least three ways, it’s a 2026 win.
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Black Floral Long Sleeve Clarissa Midi Dress
£40.00
One-and-done dressing at its best. Expect to wear this floral midi on repeat all the way through summer too.
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White Ribbed Knitted Long Sleeve Top
£39.00
Because when its this cold, we need our t-shirts to work harder. Thick white rib knit gives this long sleeve top the extra warmth it needs - just add jeans.
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Light Brown Tie Front Peplum Cardigan
£30.00
Sexy cardigans exist and you're looking at one. Perfect for dressing up your denim, or wearing loose over a satin slip skirt.
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Washed Black High Rise Putney Barrel Leg Jeans
£38.00
Good news, the ultra flattering barrel leg jean is going nowhere in 2026 making these a very sensible and highly worn sale purchase. The shape instantly elevates your everyday look - just add a cosy knit.
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Yellow Embroidered Crew Neck Cardigan
£35.00
Mark our words, butter yellow will be back on the agenda the second that blue sky appears. Be ready with this sweet spring ready knit.
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Tan Faux-Shearling Aspen Gillet
£33.00
Too hot inside for a jumper? This boho gilet is perfect. Style over jeans and a tee, over long sleeve dresses, you name it.
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Black Wide Leg Zeena Trousers
£22.00
Relaxed tailoring is going nowhere in 2026. These are the trousers you wear when you want to feel grown-up but not restricted - perfect with knits and loafers now, waistcoats and sandals later.
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Khaki Ariel Midi Dress
£26.00
The ultimate long-game piece. Add boots and layers for winter, trainers for spring, sandals for summer. This is the kind of dress that quietly earns its place in your wardrobe year after year.
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Blue Twist Back Knitted Jumper
£35.00
Cobalt blue is going to be having a moment this spring so this simple yet surprising knit (courtesy of that gorgeous twist back) is a great way to tap into the trend early.
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Cream & Brown Borg Jacket
£33.00
If you struggle with what to wear when it's practically baltic outside, this retro fairisle borg pullover is a great place to start. Cosy and chic? A win.