After 18 months of only shopping online, I’ve come to the conclusion that a couple of hours browsing in your favourite shops, where you get to see and feel the material of a dress or jacket before making that all-important purchase, pays off. In fact, you’re more likely to pick up those extra-special affordable pieces, as they’re much easier to spot in the flesh. That said, shopping IRL can feel like an assault course at this time of year when the number of people largely increases as we shop for Christmas presents and endless deals and discounts entice customers into the stores.
What makes it quicker and easier is knowing what to look out for. The British high street is one of the best in the world, but even I still get blown away by just how designer-esque and premium certain pieces can be.
So not only have I done the legwork for you and photographed the best pieces from some of your go-to stores, but I have also shared my top tips on what to look out for when you’re shopping. Whether it’s feeling for weightier fabrics or knowing what colours to look out for, here are my favourite expensive-looking high-street items you can buy right now.
