SHEIN frequently offers welcome discounts specifically for new accounts. I've seen codes for 10% or 15% off a first purchase, so it's worth checking for a new customer promo code before you finish your checkout.

Standard delivery is usually free if your order total is over £35. If you're below that, it's typically a £2 fee, so sometimes it's worth adding a small accessory to hit the threshold.

Keep an eye out for special events or promotional windows where they sometimes offer free shipping with no minimum spend, though these don't happen all the time.

The biggest discounts usually happen during major events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and their anniversary sale. They also do a big Singles' Day sale on 11 November.

Seasonal clearance is also a good time to look. Check in January after the holidays or in July for summer clearance when they often slash prices to move old stock.

If you are shopping outside of those big holidays, look for the Flash Sales on their site. They pop up randomly with high discounts, but the items sell out really fast.

Yes, they definitely have a student discount programme. You just need to verify that you are currently studying to unlock the extra savings, which is a great way to lower the cost of your haul alongside any other deals you find.

In my experience, you can usually apply a promo code even if you have sale items in your basket. The discount typically gets calculated on the already reduced subtotal at checkout. Just make sure you reach any minimum spend required for the specific code you're using.

It usually works for both, but it's worth checking the specific terms for the code you've found. Sometimes the biggest savings come from stacking a code on top of site-wide promotions or category sales. If you have points from writing reviews, you can often use those as well to bring the price down further.