We made it. May is here! And with it comes slightly warmer weather and sunnier days. Now, fresh new-season drops are arriving from both the high street and designers, which means a whole host of new inspo and ideas for how we want to dress for the season ahead. There are three high-street brands in particular, though, that we on the Who What Wear UK team always turn to first when it comes to refreshing buys: Arket, & Other Stories and H&M. And needless to say, they have seriously impressed us this week.
Key buys inevitably sell out further into the season, so now is the best time to snap them up, and there’s plenty here for you to choose from. We’re turning to expensive-looking classic separates, mostly—from bretons to tailored trousers—but there’s a few statement pieces and hero dresses added in for good measure. Plus, expert an influx of gorgeous linen pieces. From shirts to midi dresses, the high street is loving this floaty, breezy fabrication and so are we.
Keep scrolling to see and shop our edit of the best May buys from Arket, & Other Stories and H&M now…
This easy throw-on dress will serve you well all summer long.
A wide-leg linen trouser will work hard in your wardrobe. Wear with a bandeau top as above, a tee, a shirt or a blazer.
Chic and comfortable sandals are an investment worth making.
Yes to this whole look!
Just beautiful. I’d dress this down with Birkenstocks and up with heeled sandals.
This bag is set to be a cult item for 2023.
Just because summer is on the way, doesn’t mean you have to disregard knitwear. This striped style will look great thrown over a tank top and linen trousers on a chillier evening.
Arket’s famous linen blazer now comes in a gorgeous linen fabrication.
A summer wardrobe staple.
Designer style at a fraction of the price.
We always come back to & Other Stories midi dresses. This new blue and white pattern is so pretty.
I love these simple yet stylish slides.
The perfect summer top to wear with jeans.
I love the pink hue of this linen shirt. Throw it on over swimwear or wear with trousers in the city.
After the Parisian look? Opt for stripes.
A chunky fit flop will instantly add a cool touch to any look.
The whole WWW team really rates & Other Stories swimwear.
I’ll be replicating this entire look on Monday morning.
Wear to work, at the weekend, on date night and to a wedding.
I’m completely obsessed with this blouse.
There’s something very off-duty-model about this ‘fit.
I firmly believe a knitted dress is a summer wardrobe staple. Just add sandals and a basket bag.
I love a short suit and this pistachio green number has caught my eye.
These platforms have gone straight on my wish list.
I love a halter neck in summer.
These come in 6 colours and sizes 4-24.
Not yet invested in a slip skirt? Consider this your sign.
Such a cute top.
Waistcoats are back!
I always head to H&M for easy, hard-working midi dresses. This one got my attention thanks to the puff sleeves and broderie detail.
