Shoppers are rushing to buy Oodie dupe £46 cheaper than the original – it’ll stop you reaching for the thermostat
SAVVY shoppers are rushing to buy an Oodie dupe that is £46 cheaper than the original.
has slashed the price of its "snuggliest hoodie ever" to just £7 in an early Black Friday sale.
Shoppers who want to snuggle down and save some money on their heating bills can pick up the cosy item for 55% less than its usual price of £17.
One happy customer hailed the item as the "snuggliest hoodie EVER" while another said it was "amazing for the price and means I can turn the heating right down".
The supersoft hoodie comes in 10 different colours but the offer is limited to , and
It is made from 100% polyester and has a snuggly sherpa lining.
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You can snap up this offer from the Online Home Shop website from now until midnight on Thursday, November 30.
The original Oodie can retail for up to £90 but its prices have also been reduced in an early Black Friday sale.
Currently, original Oodies of similar colours are reduced from £90 to £53 on the Oodie website, which is still significantly more expensive than the one from Online Home Shop.
Although we think £7 for a snuggly Oodie will be cheap to beat, it is always good to shop around the make sure you are getting the cheapest deal.
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We had a look around at other retailers who have similar dupes to see how prices compared.
While we could not find one cheaper than £7 there are plenty of similar wearable blankets on the market.
Dunelm has a version that is retailing at £16 and John Lewis also has one for £38.
New Look also has its own version that is on the website at £29, and Marks and Spencer also has one for £25.
Of course, it is difficult to compare the items online for quality and prices can change all the time.
You can use price comparison sites such as Google Shopping to compare items from different retailers.
Other ways to save money on your heating bills
There are a few things you can do if you are worried about soaring bills in the winter.
Draught-proofing your home can help to stop precious heat escaping and it doesn't have to cost a fortune.
You can buy a roll of draught-proofing tape to put around the gaps in your doors and windows for around £5 off Amazon.
According to the Energy Saving Trust, this could save you around £45 a year on your energy bills.
Also, it is important to close your curtains when you put the heating on, it might seem like a simple thing but it can help a lot when trying to heat your home.
Just turning your thermostat down by just one degree can be another easy way to save £100 a year.
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You could also invest in a heated blanket or throw which like the clothes airer can run from as little as 2p an hour.
We pulled together a full list of things you can do to slash your energy bills this winter.