I'm a size 14 and did the best 25% off Tesco summer haul – run before new co-ord sells out, it's so flattering
A SAVVY fashionista has revealed the epic Tesco clothing haul she bagged in the 25% off sale - and urged people to run for a "beautiful" co-ord.
Lara Mercer, from Scotland, regularly shares her shopping hauls and style inspiration on her TikTok page (
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Lara Mercer did a big summer clothing haul from Tesco
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Lara hailed this £39 co-ord as perfect for holiday
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The Scots fashionista predicted this co-ord to be a viral must-have
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In a recent video, the mum showed off the "perfect for holiday" summer buys she picked up in the supermarket this week.
Tesco's in-house fashion label, F&F, is renowned for its stylish buys at affordable prices.
But Clubcard users can save an extra 25% on items if they purchase them before Sunday, June 29.
Lara, a size 14, had only nipped to the supermarket to grab bin bags and coffee when she stumbled across the promotional signs in the F&F aisles.
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"Why did no one tell me there was 25% off?" she cried.
"Obviously that roped me in, and there was so much [new things]. I didn't think there would be, I felt like I was only just there last week.
"They had loads of sizes as well. So Monday mornings are a good time to go to Tesco guys."
First up, she bagged a £25 black and white polka dot satin midi dress which she described as "just beautiful".
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She also found a gold sheer metallic dress for £19.50 that she insists is so pretty you'll want to wear it by the pool and at night time too.
She gushed: "How beautiful is that? Oh my god. That on holiday, some chunky jewellery.
Tesco fans are set to love the latest items in stores for 25 per cent off when you use clubcard
"It's got this wee slip dress inside which is perfect so it's not see-through. So you could probably wear it at night as well. Obsessed. The colour is just everything.
"Guys it's a win win any time that's on. It's just a bargain."
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Next, the Scots fashionista picked up a £22.50 cream crochet mini dress that she said would be the perfect day-to-night outfit if you "get a wee slip dress or Skims underneath".
Lara styled it with a gold belt to cinch in the waist, and sized up to a large for a comfy look.
But it was two summery co-ords that she was most impressed with.
She bagged a £25 white maxi skirt with a black floral pattern, sizing down to a size 12, and matching bandeau crop top for £14.
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Lara managed to bag her summer buys in the 25% off sale
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Her haul should have cost £151 but she saved over £30
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Other fashion fans are loving Lara's picks
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She hailed the outfit as "the perfect co-ord for your holiday", adding: "How stunning is this? I genuinely love it.
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"It's not anything I would ever wear, especially the long skirt. But I am obsessed. The print, the fit, the black and white. Oh my god, I want to scream.
"How beautiful is that print? Oh my goodness. Love it. Love, love, love.
"And it's got this stretchy material at the back."
She also tracked down a pretty sage green high-waisted mini skirt and tie-front waistcoat, priced at £22.50 each.
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"Look at the colours of that. That sage green, all embroidered", she gushed.
"This is going to be the new viral co-ord 100 per cent. It's stunning. And it's really good quality, it's lined as well.
"This is beautiful, I can 100 per cent guarantee this is going to sell out so quick."
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Lara's haul should have set her back £151 in total, but she managed to get it for just £113.25, saving £37.75.
She said: "When you've got the 25% off it makes a good bit of difference."
And fashion fans were loving her gorgeous picks, with her video racking up 49,000 views.
One gushed: "Love the waistcoat co-ord set and the swimsuit cover up, you have styled so well. Running to Tesco."
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"You look great in all of them", someone else added.
Meanwhile, a third wrote: "You just keep finding better outfits."
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Fashion fans are in a frenzy over the "prettiest" £35 Tesco dress too - it's
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Is supermarket fashion the new high street?
DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in:
The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family.
Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a 'strong growth in clothing' and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street.
Asda's clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury's clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year.
So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful?
Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it's good quality too - with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative.
A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year.
Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes.
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