The 9 Most Expensive-Looking Pieces on the High Street This Week

Spring means lighter jackets, and a tweed style like this paired with denim will always look polished. I love the expensive-looking collar and edging on this one in particular.

A white lace blouse will make any simple outfit feel fresh and pretty. The whole office is raving about this H&M style and multiple editors have ordered it already.

A denim dress is ideal for throwing on in the morning and looking put-together. No need to iron, no need for complicated layers—and this one looks so much more expensive than its under-£40 price tag.

Saint Laurent really said a suede or leather bomber is about to be the most important jacket to own. And while this beauty from Massimo Dutti is hardly "affordable", it makes for a great high street alt to the super high-end luxury options out there. Plus, you are paying for quality since it's made with with real, buttery soft nubuck suede leather.

Almond-toe ballet flats like this are an extremely elegant alternative to wearing heels. I can just imagine these slipping into a spring capsule wardrobe and elevating your simple jeans and skirts outfits in an instant. Plus, I'm very into zebra and cow print over a classic leopard right now.

No one does a chic, throw-on dress better than COS. I'm predicting this will be 2025's sellout style, so don't sleep on it.

I've had my eye on Aligne's elegant Daphne waisted blazer for quite some time, and honestly I can't believe it's still in stock. It's a spring miracle, and it doesn't deserve to be missed.

If you prefer your flats to be a little bit more understated, a brown suede ballet pump is the way forward. I love the addition of the mary-jane strap on this pair too. Gorgeous with tonal neutrals and denim for the new season.

A simple black slip skirt is such a versatile spring/summer piece that will always feel elevated paired with sandals or heels. This linen style comes in sizes 18-30.

When I saw this heavenly trench coat in COS recently I couldn't resist trying it on (pictured above). The buttercream colour, the flowing fabric and the exaggerated details will have everyone asking if your coat is designer.

I adore M&S linen pieces, the quality is just so good. I have items in my wardrobe that I pull out every year which still feel brand new. These beautiful linen tailored trousers will be my work uniform all summer, thrown on with a white T-shirt and pair of sandals. Add the matching waistcoat and blazer, though, and you've got a ready-made outfit for weddings and other smart occasions in the diary.

Suede ballet flats are flying out of stock everywhere right now, but I managed to track down this expensive-looking pair that are really affordable for real suede.

I tried this on in store and was really impressed with the designer-like cut of this cropped trench. Technical jackets are about to be a huge thing for spring, and this nods to the trend (it's water-wicking too!) while still falling on the more elevated side of things. The hood adds a cute touch, too.

I've tried so many cotton shirts in my time but I now swear by this specific version from COS. I already have it in white and blue but this new butter yellow version has captured my heart for spring 2025.

I'm still on the hunt for a really good spring jacket that I will also be able to wear next autumn. I honestly can't believe this one isn't sold out yet, and you can bet it went straight into my basket.

Waisted cardigans are a really easy way to add polish to a pair of jeans or trousers. This cream version is so elegant for dressing up or down.

I've seen this bag on Instagram recently and I was certain it was going to be designer. Perfect for throwing everything in and still looking stylish.

Polka dots are back in a big way for summer 2025, you heard it here first. This perfect summer dress is unsurprisingly selling out fast.

If you're a fan of minimalist luxury brands like Toteme and The Row but, like me, have a lean budget, this jacket is an excellent affordable alt for the spring jackets on offer at those designer brands right now.

I've been on the hunt for the perfect pair of high street suede loafers for spring, and I can honestly say out of the many, many pairs I've scrolled through these look the most expensive.

If you've been searching for a sleek alternative to a boring straight leg, informal wide-leg or dated skinny jean, this slim flare in a perfect shade of deep blue denim should be on your radar. Arket's denim always impresses me with the quality so I'm excited to try this fresh pair which look like they can easily be dressed up or down.

It's sunglasses season! I've finally found myself reaching for some shades before I leave the house, and while it's hard to tear my Celine oval sunglasses off my face, I've got my eye on this affordable pair as a back up that feel very understated and chic.

Honestly, it's a miracle there's still any sizes of this chic M&S blazer left at all after it recently went viral among fashion people. I've got the trousers and waistcoat on alert for restocks, but this blazer will look stunning paired with something like the Arket jeans above, or even your favourite black wide-leg trousers for a spring take on workwear.

Molten-metal earrings are bubbling up as the chic alternative to hoops that will make all your spring capsule outfits look elegant.

If tailored trousers feel too stuffy for you, or you're simply looking for an upgrade on those beige wide-leg pants you wore to death last year, this extremely elegant pair from COS are definitely worth adding to your arsenal. The tie waist adds a more relaxed touch but the cream colour keeps them feeling really polished. Don't be surprised if people mistake them for Loro Piana.

I audibly gasped at this bag when I stumbled upon it in Zara's new-in section this week, especially when I saw the under £70 price tag. Boho is set to make a comeback this summer, with Chloé's resurgence inspiring a host of floaty dresses and slouchy belts. If you're a fan, don't sleep on this bag which will complement any Seventies-inspired summer looks perfectly.

The slash neck, cap sleeves and elegant draping of this top make it feel anything but basic, but it's a style you'll reach for as often as your time-worn classics.

If you're wondering what the next big shoe trend for 2025 will be, meet the Driving loafer. The comfort and polish of a classic loafer remains with a nautical edge with lace detailing, and this pair with a suede finish and soft brown shade feel extremely premium.

I know so many editors (including myself) who turn to COS over any designer for the best wide-leg trousers. This new mole shade feels really luxe, especially paired with the matching waistcoat.

I wouldn't normally advise a bright coloured handbag if you were looking for an expensive-looking buy, but something about this rich green tone feels incredibly high end. Think Bottega Veneta on a budget.

The collarless detail on this blazer means it could easily pass for designer. the lyocell fabric also means it will fall nicely (and be breathable all summer) too.

A beautifully elevated breton.

Everyone's been obsessing over Aligne's blazers recently, and while I do adore them, it's this full skirt that has truly won me over for spring 2025. Like any great designer buy, you can create some really unique yet timeless outfits with just this one piece.

If you're looking for an affordable alternative to The Row's beautiful and roomy Margaux bag, I'd advise checking out this real leather tote from NA-KD.

The brown suede version of these sold out in just a few days, now this sleek black pair are sure to follow suit.

Waisted cardigans are such an easy way to make an outfit look elegant. Whether you style this with a pair of baggy jeans or tailored trousers, it's sure to look expensive.

A true showstopper of an LBD.

Light jacket season is almost upon us, and after scrolling through the entire high street's new-in sections, this cropped trench is my personal pick of the lot. The crop feels really modern and the exaggerated collar and cuffs make it look much more expensive than its reasonable price tag. The chocolate brown version is delicious too.

If I was to pinpoint one shoe style that makes a jeans outfit always look expensive it would be a slingback kitten heel. It's a shoe style that elevates work outfits too. This new pair from ASOS, in an ever-classy burgundy shade, are so good that our editor in chief, Hannah Almassi, personally recommended them to the whole team.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the M&S new-in section is on fire right now. Summer may feel like a way away but I'm already planning to wear this designer-looking dress for some destination weddings I'm attending later this year. It would also look great over a black roll neck with some loafers as we transition into spring.

Something about the worn metal on this studded belt makes it look so expensive. It's an excellent affordable alt for Khaite's sellout Benny style.

So simple yet so elegant, this is an LBD with plenty of miles in it. Plus, it's available up to a size UK26.

When I'm searching the high street for pieces that look and feel really premium, it's often the smallest details that can elevate a piece and bring it to my attention. Here, the polo neck and buttons caught my eye as design elements that wouldn't look out of place in a designer collection. I do love this belted, but personally I'd wear it with the buttons open, layered up over a white T-shirt and under a black blazer with some classic Levi's jeans and suede loafers.

A pair of great black trousers is an essential in any premium-looking wardrobe, and right now I'm favouring a slim cropped style to pair with ballet flats and loafers over a wide leg for an elevated feel.

A real beauty of a bag, made with 100% soft nappa leather, which explains the more premium price tag. Unlike a suede tote, though, this braided version will see you through all seasons—I can imagine it working on a beach just as easily as the office.

Who What Wear UK's fashion editor, Remy Farrell, is known for her impeccable taste, and she brought this blazer to the team's attention last week after seeing it in real life and confirming how expensive it looked.

Spring is on the horizon, and if you're looking for a sleek jacket to transitional your wardrobe into the milder months, COS's contemporary cropped cape should be on your radar.

An elegant top that will elevate evening looks will always be a smart addition, especially when it's made from 100% mulberry silk.

Our editors have already sung the praises of M&S's striking palazzo trousers, and now the beloved style comes in a buttery cream shade just in time for the brighter days.

This recently joined my own wardrobe, and I have to say I've had so many compliments on it already. The classic black cardigan design is endlessly easy to style, and the elevated edge of a longline shape and multi-button closure sets this apart from other staples.

If you've had a scan of Zara's new-in section, you'll know that its accessories have stepped up to a whole new level. The piece I can't stop thinking about? The Split Suede Mini Tote bag. Not only does it look highly expensive, but also comes with a longer strap for various ways to wear.

Trust me when I say you're about to see this bag everywhere. Taking a striking east-west silhouette that rivals that of high designers and adding a supremely elevated brown suede finish, it's clear that JW Pei is on to a winner here.

I recently dug deep into the key denim trends of 2025, and COS has clearly scanned the runways too. The deep indigo shade feels that touch more elevated than true blue, whilst the bold seam details bring a contemporary touch. Personally, I'm very into the full double denim look.

Burgundy shades continue to feel highly premium however we include them in our wardrobes. As someone who spends a lot of time in tailored trousers I just know Massimo Dutti's pair is destined to work for me, and look good doing it.

If your outfit ever feels like it's not quite finished, look to accessories. A great belt or a chunky necklace can be all it takes to make a selection of clothes feel like a considered 'fit.

The colour, the super-soft suede, the slouchy shape... this is everything I could want from a bag and more.

Two of my fellow Who What Wear UK editors wore this knit to the office last week, and now the rest of us have followed suit.

This jacket will serve you well throughout spring.

A chic belt is such an easy way to freshen up a classic look.

I just love the colour of these wool-blend suit trousers. Pair with the matching blazer or just a tank top.

So elegant!

Elegant knitwear has a place in my wardrobe all year round, and I'll happily be making space for this soft brown number with striking button details.

I've spotted so many fashion people sporting brown suede blazer's recently, and finally I can call off the search for my own.

A bowling bag design with an elegant east-west shape also in a trending burgundy shade? What more could you want.

Knit dresses have worked hard in my winter wardrobe on the mornings when ten minutes is all I have to get ready. John Lewis brings an extra touch of considered design with the pleat details.

Brown shades continue to draw me in, and a deep chocolate coat with a classic feel has been on my list for a while now. Finally, New Look has come through with a style that looks just as good worn open as worn belted.

This is the kind of skirt you'd never guess what from the high street. Ready to take a simple t-shirt to all new heights, or accompany pretty tops for evening, the deep burgundy shade and coated finish will leave you wearing this on repeat.

The chilly winter winds have left me hunting for light layers to bolster the cosy factor of my looks, but if I want to stay chic whilst adding warmth, this H&M boucle jacket is ideal. Also, come Spring, I'll wear this as a light layer with a simple tank and jeans.

If you've looked ahead to the spring trends, you'll have noticed that baby pink is about to return in a big way. Bring a sweet edge to winter looks and spring dressing alike with this soft-to-touch mohair knit vest.

If your denim collection is calling out for a fresh update, look to bold barrel silhouettes like this pair.

M&S's winter collection has been incredibly strong, and the gems keep coming. Now, the brand offers an easy trucker style jacket in a playful animal print that is sure to be a best-seller.

Sleek, refined and ready to be an elegant finishing touch to your looks.

Finding a dress that can work for both day and night is rare, but & Other Stories makes it look easy with this ruched-waist dress.

With the adoration of scarf detailing, capes have risen in popularity this season, and as a classic accent to any look, this is a piece you'll call upon every winter. With one look at this monochromatic look you can consider me convinced.

I've been waiting for the Calla tote to return and finally it's back in stock. With a sleek hexagonal shape, plenty of room for essentials (and more), and three sleek colourways to choose from, it's hard to believe this is a high street find.

I still can't believe that these refined boots are only £38. With a square toe, smooth brown shade and a very wearable heel, I predict these will move quickly.

Whistles is known for anti-trend styles that will work hard in your wardrobe for years, and I know that no matter the year this look will make an impact. Pair the sleek skirt with a white shirt, sweet blouse or the matching knit.

Arket knows all about polished pieces that look triple their price, and this wool-blend overshirt is no exception. Take your favourite neutrals further by layering in this tweed-like jacket.

I've been wearing satin trousers on repeat this winter, paired with a simple knit for day or elevated for evening with a nice top (see the COS option above). With a soft drape and seriously refined shade, these might just join my wardrobe.

A black dress may not be the most groundbreaking piece around, but when it's done this well and at only £23, it's worth talking about. The drape detail is a feature we've seen in many designer collections recently, making this feel incredibly luxe whilst being incredibly affordable.

Deep brown, soft suede and enough room for all your essentials? This bag does it all. And has already made its way onto my wish list.

I've recently been focused on affordable jewellery that isn't just the staple pieces of hoops and chain necklaces, and & Other Stories has filled all my jewellery box dreams. Add these sculptural earrings to any look to bring a refined finish.

With the styling versatility of jeans and cold-weather texture of velvet, this is exactly how to bring white shades into winter.

I've got a black version of this pair and they've become my most worn shoe. The square-toe looks so chic peeping out under tailored trousers or wide-leg jeans and this burgundy shade is sure to elevate them even further.

I'm not much of a sequin girl, so this party season I've been hunting down great prints, and came across this highly chic Mango dress. I can see this styled with flat knee-high boots for a work look or taken to evening with mules and a clutch bag.

Trust & Other Stories to take simplicity and make it so much more. This simple black long-sleeve top features twisted details bringing texture and and dimension whilst still being incredibly wearable.

If there's one brand that consistently offers up excellent handbags with serious staying power, its COS. Meet the latest addition, the Eastside Bowling Bag, destined to be as in demand as the brand's Studio Bowling Bag.

If you still haven't added a barn jacket to your collection, take this as your sign! With classic cord details on the collar and cuffs as well as bold patch front pockets, I have a feeling this will become a best-seller.

I've never taken the time to explore Massimo Dutti's jewellery, and now I've seen their seriously chic selection, I highly regret not knowing about it earlier. There are so many refined pieces with a contemporary edge, like this abstract teardrop bracelet.

Whilst I may be a minimalist, even I'm drawn to the playful feel of a touch of animal print. I'll be wearing these with tailored trousers, jeans, dresses and more, this season and well beyond.

Zara has been teasing the arrival of this sleek burgundy bag for weeks, and finally I can add it to my basket. There's plenty of room for your essentials and the elevated shade is sure to go with all your looks.

So many of our editors have fallen for this sleek co-ord, ready to make deciding what to wear that much easier. Whilst I adore this soft brown colourway, it also comes in a 5 other shades.

For dinner dates or cocktail hour, a "nice" top with a wintery edge is the perfect companion for jeans, tailoring and skirts. COS offers this refined off-the-shoulder style in both cream and black.

Looking at all the designer bags of the moment, there's a clear design detail they all share—the east-west silhouette.

Take the '90s buckle motif and add a bold east-west silhouette and you get River Island's striking clutch bag. With a removable strap for various ways to wear, this is ideal for daily jaunts and evenings out.