Fashion insiders have revealed their curated edit of the season's essential pieces, blending high-end investment buys with accessible high-street finds. This carefully selected list provides a blueprint for building a sophisticated and contemporary wardrobe.
Investment Tailoring and Statement Separates
The edit points towards sharp tailoring and elegant separates as foundational items. Leading the selection is a £415 top and a £355 skirt from Rebecca Vallance, available at Net-a-Porter. For a powerful suiting option, a £395 blazer from Nadine Merabi is highlighted, which can be paired with a £65 dress from Very.co.uk for a balanced look.
High-street retailers also offer strong tailored options. H&M provides a blazer at £69.99 and matching trousers for £34.99, proving that polished style can be achieved on any budget.
Accessible High-Street Heroes
This season's curation brilliantly demonstrates how affordable accessories and garments can elevate an entire outfit. Marks & Spencer emerges as a key destination for jewellery, with earrings featured at £15 and again at £16.50.
Other standout high-street pieces include a £199 dress from Never Fully Dressed, a £140 dress from Monsoon, and a £149 dress from John Lewis. For footwear, Russell & Bromley sandals are priced at £250, while River Island offers shoes for just £69.
The Finishing Touches: Accessories and Details
No outfit is complete without considered accessories. The edit includes £95 gloves from Dents, a £89 hat from L.K.Bennett, and a £120 ring from Tilly Sveaas. For a pop of colour, a £99 scarf from Monsoon is suggested, sold with a matching top.
This selection was styled by Jessica Carroll, with hair by Dayna Vaughan-Teague using Oribe and makeup by Levi-Jade Taylor using Anastasia Beverly Hills. Model Jessica at Wilhelmina brought the looks to life.
The overall message is clear: building a timeless wardrobe is about strategic investment in key pieces from designers like Rebecca Vallance and Nadine Merabi, seamlessly mixed with trend-led, affordable finds from trusted high-street names. This approach ensures both longevity and contemporary relevance in your personal style.
