While this summer has been a little temperamental, we’re arguably still in the midst of warm, bright and sunny days so if you’ve put off looking for autumn clothes right now, I wouldn’t blame you. However, it’s never too early to start planning, and while there are only a few weeks of summer left (let’s not think about that right now!) it’s not too early to indulge in some autumn-ready purchases. If, like me, you are looking forward to trench and teddy-coat season, you might be wondering where to turn to invest in those truly covetable pieces.
With so many choices around it’s actually overwhelming to know where to begin, and it takes a great deal of research to pinpoint exactly which styles are worth adding to your wardrobe. But having scoured the new-in sections of a long list of brands, I believe my time spent scrolling will benefit you.
There are a few affordable stores that have particularly impressed me lately. Zara, H&M and Mango are teeming with pieces that are expensive looking and chic. They’re the types of investment items you can quickly get use out of this summer, autumn and for many years to come. Below are some long-lasting shopping picks that are classic enough to weave into any year, whatever the trends. Keep scrolling to see the key items I’d recommend from the hundreds and thousands that are currently available…