August 16, 2021 at 08:00AM
We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday of the items we really love, including pieces from the high street and designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. We’re constantly scanning the most stylish online stores so you can feel safe in the knowledge that you won’t miss a thing.
We know that your fashion requirements can vary massively from season to season, whether you’re looking for an immaculately tailored staple, an affordable sundress or the perfect pair of shoes. So not only will we cover all the bases, but as ardent believers in mindful consumption , we’ll also make sure everything we include will look just as fresh in a year’s time as it does now.
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Of course, we’ll also bring you those pieces that simply set your heart racing in a way that only fashion can. This week’s highlights include plenty of wardrobe gems, from the dream quilted jacket to M&S’ amazing knee-high boots. Scroll down to shop the buys on my wish list this week. You know what to do.
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This is selling out seriously quickly.
M&S? Yes really!
This colour blue is just beautiful.
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The perfect trench coat.
I love this shade of green.
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Yes I’m now in autumn mode.
This comes in beige too.
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These would look fab with any jumper.
The perfect time to buy a pair of chunky winter boots.
This vintage leather buy has everything I want from a statement autumn coat.
I’m having a bit of a nautical moment right now and this See By Chloe T-shirt is really pulling at my heart strings.
Cowboy boots are one of the shoe staples I wear all year round and this Mango pair ticks all the boxes.
A leather blazer is the luxury outwear piece that will elevate all your trans-seasonal separates.
I’m a fan of long-sleeved tops with a twist, and this & Other Stories look brings personality via its textured fabric.
Bring a pop of colour to your autumnal capsule with this Monki ‘Kermit-green’ shirt.
Bored of dresses? Mix up your party-wear with a tailored waistcoat co-ord.
Wandler has just realised a new bag design: The Penelope. It’s going right to the top of my wishlist.
Introducing The Hippie Shake: The throwback fashion brand that ’70s fashion-lovers will adore.
Arket’s sellout striped knit is finally back in stock, but it won’t stick around for long.
Rejina Pyo knows how to deliver a good collar, as evidenced by this statement ruffled number.
Tevas are a great sandal staple for when its both warm and rainy outside.
Ninety Percent is now stocked at John Lewis. I repeat: Ninety Percent is now stocked at John Lewis.
Sustainable brand Omnes has just delivered the chicest ‘nice-top-and-jeans’ top.
This is the nicest shade of blue. Wear with flat sandals or elevate with strappy heels.
An oversized trench will be a godsend on cooler summer evenings.
Can’t say no to a little bit of leopard print, especially when it comes in shirt form. Bravo Whistles .
The frayed edges on this Totême midi skirt would compliment a silky cami top so well.
Wear now with cage sandals then with heeled boots come autumn.
Take note: This is the coolest shoe brand around right now.
I’ve seen so many fun pops of lime green this season, and these & Other Stories trousers are one of my faves.
Embrace autumn’s homespun fashion trend with Warehouse’s crochet knit vest.
You’d never know this cool tie dye tee was from high street fave, Marks & Spencer.
Bring summer vibes into the rest of the year with these Weekday white wide leg jeans.
With its delicate pleats and mint green hue, this would be a gorgeous dress for summer weddings.
Ok, I’ve just found my perfect autumn 2021 jumper. I love the punk vibes.
My 2021 green obsession continues, and it is currently manifesting in this statement-making watch.
I’m really enjoying the timeless appeal of oversized pinstripe shirts right now.
These silk trousers are chic with a capital C. Style with a colour-match top for fashion editor cool.
I wear printed, slim-fit tops with everything from shorts and jeans, to skirts and dresses.
Arket’s sellout fisherman sandals are finally back in stock in both colours.
A cool new fashion brand to watch. I’ve got these jeans and they’re such as easy way to make a statement.
I can’t say no to a cowboy boot, regardless of the season.
For a little Austen Powers-inspired style in your summer wardrobe.
A canvas shopping bag never looked so stylish. Well done Isabel Marant.
This knitted Mango dress is seriously stand-out. Wear now with sandals then knee-high boots and a roll neck come autumn.
Bring out the Alexa Chung vibes and style this ruffled shirt with leather shorts and loafers.
Gucci has just realised its latest bag style: the Gucci Diana. Now we just need to start saving.
A serious trans-seasonal winner from M&S’s Autograph collection.
The rust orange, the big collar, the ribbed fabric. There’s nothing I don’t love about this top.
Warehouse just keeps dropping the coolest statement pieces this season, and these printed jeans are right up my street,
As someone who needs bags to be hands-free, this COS crossbody style is perfection.
A comfy yet chic shoe staple for all those summer weddings you have coming up this year.
Only Ganni could make logo tees look this cool. Wear with everything from denim to dungarees.
How cute is this ’60s mini dress? Only £38, too. You’d better bag it before I do.
A white linen shirt is a summer staple you’ll love for many years to come.
Four words: Birkenstock and Jil Sander. I need say no more.
I love a printed base layer and this jazzy piece from Preen by Thornton Bregazzi really hits the mark.
I’m telling everyone I know about how much I love this dress.
I like how logo-free Gucci’s retro-inspired horsebit bags are. Chic and understated.
Wait till you see the matching shorts to go with this towelling polo shirt.
*Adds to fantasy sandal shopping list*
This See by Chloe midi dress from the Outnet is such a bargain.
A sustainable fashion brand to watch.
The big collar is still going strong, especially when it looks this good.
I love everything about this jacket: The colour, the collar, the retro-inspired fit. Dreamy.
Introducing: the sunglasses silhouette of the summer.
This checkerboard co-ord would be perfect for a July garden party.
An easy way to elevate a neutral summer dress.
Arket excels at tailoring, and these linen trousers are very much up my street.
You’d never know this mango leather bag was from the high-street.
I can’t get over how cute the back on this H&M top is.
Ganni is looking better than ever and I’d wear this leopard jacket over dresses on cooler summer evenings.
Sturdy, comfy and cool: Dr Martens is a classic shoe brand for a reason.
This cool co-ord feels like it has jumped straight out of a ’90s romcom.
I recently bought a vintage candy stripe dress and I love it, and this romper has a very similar vibe.
Hurr has collaborated with Susan Caplan to create the coolest designer jewellery rental edit.
I can’t stop thinking about the abstract print on this Cala de la Cruz bikini.
Caes is the sustainable on our watch list for 2021; think premium basics and sculptural silhouettes.
I have this blazer and I have to say it’s one of my fave things in my wardrobe. Nab a bargain at The Outnet.
These Dries Van Noten jeans are the perfect fusion of a tailored trouser fit and casual denim fabric.
There’s so much terry fabric around at the moment, and I’m really into the ’70s collar on this & Other Stories style.
The colours on this fab feel suitably retro. Perfect for the June heatwave.
The scallop trim on this midi dress makes it look so premium IMO.
This eye-popping shade of lime is so ’80s, in the best way possible.
Just the hands-free tote I need for the summer season.
This would look so nice over a colour-pop swimsuit.
The shorts sets just keep on coming, and I’m 100% here for it.
I love the high-waisted fit of these original ’70s jeans.
Classic sandals I rarely take off when the mercury rises.
Up Next: Autumn/Winter 2021 Trends: The Only Fashion Looks You Need to Know
Author Joy Montgomery | Whowhatwear CWC
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