It’s no secret that at Who What Wear we have a mild obsession with Marks & Spencer. Over recent years, the brand has seriously stepped up its game, turning out fashion-forward staples that still remain timeless season after season. Despite a previous reputation for not being the most contemporary of high street heroes, today it stands as a go-to for fashion people, working mums and everyone in between. After all, there’s no better feeling than telling a person who just complimented your new sundress or tote bag that it came from M&S and cost under £50.
Despite all this, I was still surprised at just how much of my recent order that I placed was, actually, worth keeping. And why? Really I should have known what I was in for—an almost 100% ‘keep’ rate with really very few returns. Which is great for my summer capsule wardrobe, but not so great for my summer bank account.
But what did I order, I can telepathically hear you ask? From cotton stripe shirts to a pair of jeans that made my rather short legs look, actually, rather long, as well as a selection of midi dresses and stylish handbags–I bought enough to curate 5 head-to-toe looks. Want to see them? Scroll below!