No Lie—M&S Just Created the Perfect Spring Capsule
While my body may still be experiencing the cold of winter, my mind is already immersed in all things spring—particularly the fashion. It's with this forward thinking that I've already set about mentally creating our perfect springtime wardrobe. From the next sell-out sandals to the best linen finds, I'm quietly archiving my favourite pieces as I see them, which I'll then loop back around to when the weather changes.
There is, however, one brand that seems to have mastered the art of creating spring-appropriate pieces that you can start wearing right now. And that brand is Marks and Spencer.
Much to my delight, so many of the pieces I saw and loved in the Marks and Spencer S/S 23 press day last year have already started to appear in its new arrivals. From sleek, go-with-everything blazers and premium cashmere to could-be-designer handbags, good old M&S is ticking off top trends left, right and centre—and all on a relatively lean budget.
There are so many treats to be had that I've had to control myself, and in doing so, I've inadvertently created the ultimate springtime Marks and Spencer capsule. Keep scrolling to see my edit.
1. NEUTRAL BLAZERS
I’m officially calling off my search for the perfect leather blazer.
Checked styles always look so chic with light-wash denim.
How frustrating is it when you roll up your blazer sleeves just so, but they keep falling down? This ruched-sleeve blazer eliminates that issue.
2. NEVER-DATE DENIM
My colleague Emily Dawes put me on to these jeans, and I’m forever thankful that she did.
3. SLEEK SHIRTING
I want to wear this entire outfit.
4. DENIM DRESSES
Try styling this with leggings underneath for now, then forgo trousers and tights when temperatures rise.
5. ELEVATED HANDBAGS
Crossbodies are essential, and this style looks so sophisticated.
6. SOFT CASHMERE
7. STAPLE SHOES
The entire Who What Wear UK team is into these chunky loafers.
These come in every colour way you'd expect from a go-with-everything heel.
Next Up: I Just Tried On M&S's Best-Selling Jeans, and I'm Officially a Convert
This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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