Right now we're all about easy outfit wins—items that will take our daily wares and give them a new lease on life, making them less, well, predictable in the process. Cue the latest dose of It buys the high street has just bestowed us with.
While we firmly advocate investing in quality over quantity, we also know that the high street often does trend-led pieces better than anywhere else—and for a fraction of the price. As such, we set about finding the best new outfit upgraders that our favourite affordable fashion hot spots have to offer.
Marisa Martins wears a shearling coat from Topshop.
After concluding our search, we found that Topshop, Arket and Marks & Spencer are the current front-runners when it comes to hero pieces. While each brand has its own sartorial USP, there are common design traits that span across the trio. Think leather (of both the real and vegan variety), jewel tones, and satin.
Without further ado, keep scrolling to see and shop the best talking-point clothes and accessories Topshop, Arket and M&S have to offer right now.
TOPSHOP
We want this in all four colourways.
This skirt looks so much more expensive than it actually is.
Snake print and rhinestones? We LOVE.
An update on a wintry classic.
The square toe makes for a subtle update on the timeless Chelsea boot.
We can't stop swooning over this colour.
Animal prints have infiltrated the world of the cardigan, too.
Front seams are a key jean trend for 2020.
This midi can be dressed up or down with the simple switch of a shoe.
MARKS & SPENCER
Puffer jackets look their sleekest in satin.
Wear this yellow hue with beige tones for instant luxe.
The perfect leather trouser does exist.
Heeled loafers are also big news for 2020.
We're very much here for M&S's satin edit.
You'll wear this cashmere jumper for years to come (and no one will believe it's high street).
The same goes for this suede miniskirt.
The solution to making every outfit look cooler? Just add hiking boots.
We've seen this in real life and can confirm it's incredibly flattering on.
ARKET
The top of our wish list? A leather blazer.
Style this dress as a blouse over jeans, too.
Arket recommends you wear this belted, and we agree.
Just add a bright, chunky knit.
This mini was made to be worn with black opaques and knee-high boots.
Those white jeans above? Wear them with this.
Arket's sellout pleated skirt has just been brought out in classic black.
According to the runways, 2020 is set to be the year of the oversized shirt.
Chinos make for a laid-back alternative to jeans at this time of year.
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