When it comes to shopping on the high street, there are a few shops that we can consistently rely on knowing that they will always deliver solid investment buys at a reasonable price-point. Whenever we are in need of premium-looking pieces at a moments notice, & Other Stories, Mango and Warehouse have become our go-tos, especially for the kind of wardrobe staples that continue to look good year in, year out.
As the standard of high-street offerings continues to get better and better, & Other Stories, Mango and Warehouse continue to lead the way with exciting new collaborations, exclusive collections, and a lot of instant successes (our editor’s are still obsessed with this Mango jacket and Warehouse dresses always deliver). So as the new season rolls around, there’s no better time to look up some of their best new elevated pieces to add to your wishlist now for a very fashionable month ahead.
Expect sharp tailoring, pops of colour and plenty of power dressing pieces at Mango, transitional weather must-haves from & Other Stories, and plenty of slick evening wear, reinvented classic and polished accessories brand new to Warehouse. Keep scrolling for some of my favourite standout pieces you won’t want to miss. Happy shopping!
A strong contender for chicest coat on the high-street.
Plenty of blazers come and go, but & Other Stories score highly for their attention to detail tailoring.
Let’s be honest, a sleek, minimal black leather bag will never go out of style.
I don’t take good knits for granted, and a cropped version is the perfect length for pairing with high-waisted bottoms without the need to tuck.
Knee-high boots are going to be everywhere this autumn, and this pair with a heavy-duty tread and square toe feel like the continuation of the last years chunky Chelsea boot obsession.
If there was a full suit version of these, I would snap it up. But for now I’ll settle for some exceptionally well tailored trousers.
You’d be forgiven for thinking that this luxe looking leather tote is designer.
Winter may seem a long way away, but trust me. In 8 weeks time, this cosy purchase will be appreciated.
A good tweed jacket should be considered an essential–it has the ability to make any outfit lool instantly more expensive.
That’s right, It’s back. And if you missed it the first time, you need to act quickly to secure this elegant chiffon dress now in hot red, the pink version was an instant sell out for it’s flattering fit.
Every piece in Mango’s premium “Selection” collection is worth a mention, but nothing beats a wool coat for the ultimate investment buy.
90s slip dresses show no sign of slowing down, but the abstract print makes this draped dress feel modern.
The masculine tailoring trend, nailed. Just add the co-ordinating jacket and slouchy fit trousers.
As we predicted, kitten heel slingbacks are the shoes of the season. And in red, they tick two trends at once.
We couldn’t talk about staples without including a party piece or two, and this rhinestone skirt is sure to light up the dancefloor.
The perfect accompaniment to this season’s heroes–the cashmere knit, the leather skirt, and the knee-high boot.
Consider this the trench 2.0, Ideal for the days when a beige trench feels a little, well… beige.
I’ve spotted a burgeoning micro trend happening on the high-street, silver leather. From boots to bags, and this playful mini, molten metallics are back on the agenda.
The grown-up way to do feathers.
By now, Who What Wear are experts in Breton tops, but this is the first time we’ve seen a classic so perfectly reimagined.
When head-to-toe leather can have a tough rebel attitude, buttery suede shows your softer side.
On the days when you don’t know what to wear, this glossy mac steals the show, no matter what you’re wearing underneath.
A printed maxi is the only dress you need to effortlessly take you from work to the weekend.
It’s official, the perfect knee-high boots do exist. And they’re an affordable must-have.
