Fashion People Can't Stop Shopping at M&S—6 Expensive-Looking Buys Set to Sell Out This Month
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In my 10+ years working in fashion, I’ve learnt that the most in-the-know dressers aren’t loyal to designer labels—they’re loyal to great pieces. And right now, those pieces just so happen to be coming thick and fast from M&S. What was once just a go-to for reliable basics has firmly cemented itself as a fashion editor favourite, with its latest spring drop causing genuine buzz across the industry over the last couple of weeks.
I’m spotting M&S pieces everywhere lately—on editors at press days, on influencers whose wardrobes I trust implicitly, and even on colleagues who rarely stray from luxury buys. The common thread? Impeccably cut tailoring, cool spring staples, elevated outerwear and accessories that look far more premium than their price points suggest.
So, if you're looking to add some chic but affordable pieces into your wardrobe this April—to freshen it up without blowing the budget—you're going to want to keep scrolling. I’ve done what I do best and sifted through M&S's new-in section to pinpoint the styles that feel especially elevated right now. From polished jackets to timeless capsule staples, these are the six categories—and key pieces within them—that I genuinely believe will be flying out of stock this month.
1. The Jackets
The basket-style weave, the covered buttons, the elegant seams, the worn-effect leather—all of the the finishes on this under-£100 jacket make it look incredibly expensive. The perfect addition to elevate a simple jeans and T-shirt this season.
If there's one jacket style M&S are nailing this spring, it's the funnel neck. Which just so happens to be the coolest style to wear right now. I love this new checked version.
A trench-style jacket will always, always look polished and expensive. The soft fluidity of this style makes it even more elevated.
Monikh recently proved how designer this piece looks while wearing it out and about.
A trench is a capsule wardrobe staple, but this earthy khaki colour has a more expensive and style-forward finish to it than your average beige one.
This looks like some of the most luxurious, buttery-soft leather, without the usual high price tag. I love the crisp cut edges, and that rich olive colour is just exceptional.
2. The Tailoring
In my experience, the key to making high street pieces look expensive is to take a classic item and elevate it with a design twist. Whether that means a unique fabric or cut—just like this asymmetric blazer. No notes.
The perfect spring work trouser has entered the chat.
A waistcoat is a brilliantly versatile workwear piece for spring. It plays the part of a simple vest but with such a smart finish.
Just the like the blazer above, the elongated cuffs on this shirt give it that premium, designer-like twist on a classic.
Just stunning.
So many people in the industry are raving about this co-ord that could easily pass for a real suede luxury buy. And no wonder—it's incredibly rare to find an outfit this good on the high street these days.
The matching shorts are just as good on their own as well.
3. The Bags
It's giving major Bottega vibes, for under £50(!)
The clutch version is sensational too.
I've seen this in store a couple of times and it's caught my eye for how premium it looks in real life.
Such a timeless investment that will always be chic—for work, travel or just all of life's day to day essentials.
Just heavenly.
4. The Shoes
Slip-on mules are really taking off among the fashion crowd at the moment, blending comfort and style effortlessly.
A comfortable low heel with a power-dressing appearance—what's not to love?
M&S's perfect loafers return for another year, and honestly they're equal to, if not better than, a lot of outrageously expensive designer loafers I've tried.
Simple yet elegant.
5. The Elevated Basics
Looking for expensive-looking basics to bolster your spring capsule wardrobe? Look to M&S's new '90s edit, and thank me later.
If Monikh approves, then so do we.
The shoulder pads and wool touch add a really editorial edge to this basic.
M&S's latest take on the perfect straight-leg jean. I'm listening.
The ultimate white shirt.
The slash neck adds a really thoughtful finish to an otherwise basic top.
6. The Dresses and Skirts
This looks even more expensive IRL.
The simplicity of a good quality slip dress always looks so premium.
Wow. Just, wow.
The hero jacket of the season also comes with a matching shirt, but it's this mini skirt that has caught my eye in particular.
So understated, it's giving The Row.
