It would impossible to count the number of times that I’ve been stopped in the street and asked where an item I was wearing was from and the answer has been high street. What usually follows is surprise, but after years of mixing affordable pieces with some savvy designer investment buys, I think I’ve mastered the art of high/low dressing in a way that makes sense. In all honesty, the quality of the high street’s offerings has improved so significantly over the years that I’m always confident in it’s ability to deliver accessible takes on runway pieces (helping me to elevate my wardrobe in the process), but none more so than & Other Stories, Zara and COS.
It’s been a particularly good year for Zara and COS after run of standout accessories and beautiful dresses, but now that we’re fully in the throes of a crisp and cold winter, it’s been their knitwear and coats that we’re stocking up on first in order to beat the cold. And, if you are looking for pieces perfect for the transition into spring, look no further than & Other Stories. Scouring their new-in reads like a who’s who of predictable bestsellers, from the chic separates to the leather accessories that look far more expensive than their high street price tag.
So, to help you find all of the pieces that look like they’ve walked straight off the runway, I’ve taken the labour out of hunting through the new-in sections, and put together a handy little edit for your perusal. Should you be on your lunch break, scrolling of an evening or looking for something exciting to liven up your commute, these are 30 pieces from & Other Stories, Zara and COS that I think you’re love, and believe me when I say–no one will know that they’re high street.
