As an editor at Who What Wear, I typically spend a lot of time looking at new-in products, so I thought it would be handy to have this space where I’m able share with you the very best pieces I come across and the shopping picks I’m personally adding to my wish list.
This month, like a lot of us, I’m finding myself feeling refreshed after a long summer, and in full on back to school/work mode. To quote Tom Hanks in Nora Ephron’s You’ve Got Mail (my favourite autumnal movie, FYI), this time of year “makes me want to buy school supplies” but it also makes me want to buy beautiful new clothes. I’ve been working on my classic autumn/winter capsule for a good few years now, so I don’t need to stock up on much. But there are a few timeless pieces I’m still missing—a great wool coat, and really nice leather bag, for example. And then there’s a few seasonal additions I’d love to make to make my existing wardrobe feel really fresh. Like a pair of Mary Jane ballet flats (yes, I’ve been won over by so many chic celebs wearing them), some new jeans and a tweed jacket—all of which I know I’ll also wear way beyond this season.
So, whether you’re looking to invest in some key new-in buys for the season ahead, get inspired to “shop” your existing wardrobe, or you’re simply looking to discover what a fashion editor is actually adding to basket right no, keep scrolling to see the 9 new-in items on my current wish list that I believe are really worthy of your time and money.
A camel coat is top of my autumn/winter wish list, and this timeless new-in style from H&M is 100% wool, so it has staying power.
I know us Who What Wear UK editors bang on about these trousers a lot, but it’s only because they’re so good. I bought them in black last year and wore them on repeat, so I’m investing in this lighter colour this year.
Bouclé and tweed jackets have been considered a chic wardrobe piece since Coco Chanel first created them back in the 1950s, but for 2023 they feel really fresh again. Especially worn with loose jeans and a ballet flat or loafer. I know I’ll wear this polished style on repeat as an alternative to my threadbare oversized blazers.
There’s a lot of beautiful new designer bags being released for autumn/winter 2023, but I’ve had my eye on Toteme’s classic T-Lock style for a while now and it’s still top of my list for an investment purchase.
I tried these for a photo shoot recently and they’re buttery soft—honestly, the most comfortable shoes I’ve worn in a long time. So, of course, they went straight into my basket.
Toteme’s knitwear is always beautiful quality, and as someone who’s not a huge fan of high poloneck jumpers, this new collared v-neck is a dream.
I’ve become obsessed with finding the perfect Mary Jane ballet flats since seeing so many chic celebs wearing the style. These are certainly an investment, but I’ve only heard amazing things about the fit and comfort. Zara, Massimo Dutti and & Other Stories all have high street options too, though.
This straight-leg, full-length jean shape feels so modern and cool. I’ll be throwing them on daily with loafers and a knit or blazer.
I need to refresh my shirt game for autumn since they’re my most worn item. I always turn to Everlane for quality classics.
So. Chic. All these beautiful silk-crepe trousers need right now is a simple tank top and sandals, but I can also imagine them looking gorgeous with a blazer and loafers.
I’ve had my eye on this comfy-looking dress all year, and it’s finally been restocked. I don’t want to regret missing it again.
Obviously in a dream world I’d love the Bottega mini Jodie bag, but these days most of us have had to tighten our purse strings, so it’s hard to argue with this more affordable dupe from Anthropololgie.
I know Agolde jeans require a bit of an investment, but after years and years of making it my mission to find the best quality and best-fitting jeans, they always come out on top. This new design feels modern and cool, but also grown-up and elevated styled like this.
The older I get the more room I like to have in my handbags for all the crap I inevitably end up carrying around. I’ve long been a fan of Loewe’s timeless puzzle crossbody, but this. This is the dream.
I’ll take one in every colour please, COS.
This will look effortless over a white tank top and some classic denim or linen shorts, with some simple leather sandals and a basket to finish off the perfect summer outfit.
Told you. The perfect white linen trousers.
I’ve already seen a few influencers in this dress and every time I just think it looks so easy and cute. I’m thinking it would work for weddings with some heeled sandals, but also on holidays and on warm summer weekends in the city with flats.
Dôen dresses are some of the most versatile around—I’ll be dressing this up with white strappy heels for weddings and down with the flat sandals above on warmer London days.
I know these feel like a rather large investment, but I’ve lost count of the amount of editors and influencers that have recommended them to me as the best pair of jeans they own.
I can’t live without my white tank tops in summer.
I’ve wanted this silk set for a couple of years now and it’s still top of my warm-weather wish list, which gives me confidence that it’s a wise investment I know I’ll want to wear for years to come.
Strapless tube tops have my full attention this spring, and this sculptural style is the main reason. I can see myself wearing it with loose jeans (namely, Arket’s Shore style in the list below), and some pointed-toe sling backs or strappy sandals for when I want to feel a little more dressed up than usual.
I popped into Arket recently for our Great Try On, and these were the one item I haven’t been able to stop thinking about ever since. I never thought I’d be into low rise jeans but I loved the cool slouch to this pair. At 5’2″ they didn’t overwhelm me like other baggy jeans can do, either. They are roomy around the waist so I’d probably recommend sizing down one size to get the perfect fit.
Yes, it’s back! And I won’t let it slip away for another year.
White tank tops are my most worn staple, so I know for a fact the cost per wear for this will creep down rather quickly.
Still living rent free in my mind, especially this elevated Khaki colour.
