I Went Into Topshop For the First Time in 5 Months—Here’s What I Loved

I Went Into Topshop For the First Time in 5 Months—Here’s What I Loved

I Went Into Topshop For the First Time in 5 Months—Here’s What I Loved

August 25, 2020 at 06:00AM

I Went Into Topshop For the First Time in 5 Months—Here’s What I Loved

This week I went to Oxford Street for the first time in five months, and it’s fair to say the shopping experience was rather different to the last time I visited. There’s the mask wearing and constant santising, of course, but I found that the most significant change is that at least 90% of all changing rooms are now closed. Clothes that have been touched now have to be quarantined for 48 hours, and so trying on a jumper or pair of boots is now followed by a logistical operation that is just near impossible for most high street stores. The one place I did manage to try on clothes however is at the personal styling suites at Topshop’s flagship, where you can book an appointment in advance and have a room to yourself for an hour or so. 

I tried on a whole rail of the new autumn pieces, and after a long trying-on session, I was most impressed by five pieces in particular. Like many at the moment, I am gravitating towards comfortable classic pieces, and so the items I loved are all 2020 spins on autumn basics. Keep scrolling to see the 5 items that I think are the best in Topshop right now.

This coat is so good I almost went home with it—the double layer makes this a unique, statement-making trench, however the brown and beige combo is classic, meaning it’ll go with pretty much anything and won’t date quickly. 

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I’d live in my dressing gown if I could, and so I instantly gravitated towards this floor-length cardigan that is so cosy you’ll feel like you’ve left the house in your PJs. I’d wear this with a black rollneck and a belt over the waist to make it feel a little dressier—and wear it at-home with my slippers.

When it comes to boots this year the general rule is the chunkier the better. Topshop’s take on stomping boots is the ‘Albie’ which come in both ecru and black leather. 

These jeans tick off a lot of boxes for me as I love the raw hems and straight legs—although they are slightly more cropped than I’d usually go for, so bear that in mind if you don’t like a gap between your jeans and ankle boots. 

Oversized collars are everywhere at the moment, and this is a blouse I know I’d wear all the time—especially on those days when I want something a little more fun for my work Zoom calls.

Next up, see our guide to the key trends for autumn winter 2020.

Author Emma Spedding | Whowhatwear
Selected by CWC