36 Epic New-Season Shopping Picks From COS, M&S and Mango

While the summer weather may have been fleeting, the questionable temperatures have meant that I can look into buying pieces that I can take with me into the new season. Indeed, I'm ready to throw open my wardrobe doors and proceed to fill my rails with the chicest transeasonal items going.
Tamu McPherson in a look from Mango.
Look at any new-in section and I'm sure you'll agree the fresh clothes are of excellent calibre, though there are three high-street hotspots in particular that I keep going back to: COS, Mango and Marks and Spencer. Indeed, they couldn't be more different in style, but together, these brands have every piece I could wish for.
To save you precious time, I've whittled down the 12 best buys you need to see from each store. From wedding guest–worthy dresses and silk separates to gorgeous knitted co-ords and sleek sandals, keep scrolling to see and shop my wish lists from these three high-street stores.
COS
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Marks and Spencer
Layer a Breton stripe top underneath this jumpsuit should you need an extra layer.
Every woman needs something pistachio in her wardrobe right now.
M&S's cult-status check has just been made into a skirt as well as the initial two-piece suit.
You'll have to fend off every editor in our office to get your hands on these.
This will look excellent with a dramatic-sleeved blouse worn underneath.
These shoes are a little bit pilgrim and a big bit cool.
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MANGO
Green, satin and polka dot? This skirt ticks off three major trends in one.
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews 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 search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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