Keep scrolling for my expert tips on how to trick people into thinking you spent more on your outfit than you actually did! Pssst… this jacket is from Mango, my tank top is from Massimo Dutti and the bag is from Arket.
We all want to look like our most polished selves, don’t we? While, sadly, I’m not here to provide you with a week at a spa or an endless allowance at The Row, I am here to bring you a treasure trove of the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street every week. It’s my mission to prove that you can find premium pieces to elevate your wardrobe without the designer price tag and to make it easy for you to pinpoint the items on the high street that are really worth adding to your wardrobe.
There are some amazing gems out there that your friends won’t believe aren’tdesigner, but there’s a lot to sift through to find them. That’s where I come in. As a Who What Wear editor, I scroll new-in collections as a hobby, and I can spot an expensive-looking (and -feeling) piece a mile away. I’ll be adding the best bits I find to this list. Some may be more “affordable” than others, but you can be confident every piece is here because I believe it offers great value.
I hope this edit helps save you time and money as you build a closet of classic pieces that bring joy and last much longer than just a few seasons. Now to the good part. Keep scrolling to shop.
Add these elegant Bottega Veneta dupes to your basket while browsing the Prime Day deals this week.
These look like the most useful (and chic) trousers.
An elevated basic.
I’ve fallen hard for this buttery yellow shade. I’ll be wearing this to the late summer weddings I have coming up.
A H&M knit dress is always a winner, and this one will perfectly transitioning from summer to autumn.
These unique flats wouldn’t look out of place on a The Row catwalk.
Massimo Dutti is fast becoming the first place I look for designer-looking items on the high street.
M&S’s summer tailoring is flying out of stock these days, so don’t wait to add this new waistcoat to your basket.
Maxi lengths feel extremely cool right now.
The creamy colour, the squared off toe, the gold buckles—everything about these modern ballet flats screams elegance.
Pair this trending bandeau top with the co-ordinating and extremely chic wide linen trousers.
The embroidery detail on this vest makes it look so much more expensive than it is.
I can imagine this looking great with a simple pair of denim short or linen trousers for summer, but I’ll be wearing it in autumn over a T-shirt too.
I’ve had my eye on these trousers for a few weeks, but after seeing Who What Wear contributor Monikh wearing the cream version on her IG feed recently, they’ve gone straight to the top of my high street wish list.
Simple but so elegant.
This set looks so comfy but still really chic.
A clear winner of a summer dress from M&S.
For an easy, elevated outfit to take you through summer and into autumn, these linen trousers and the matching waistcoat are a no brainer.
Another day, another extremely premium-looking dress courtesy of H&M. I’ve been doing this for a long time but even I couldn’t believe the price.
The perfect anti-jeans alternative for summer.
I’m really into the simplicity and versatility of this poplin skirt.
If you think this dress is beautiful from the front, just wait until you see the back.
Zara’s bestselling green short-and-waiscoat set now comes in this expensive-feeling taupe hue.
A very sleek addition to your selection of basics.
Charles & Keith is the brand our editors turn to when designer handbags aren’t an option.
A pretty top you can wear with skirts, trousers, jeans and shorts alike.
This handy denim shirt will double as a cover-up on cool summer evenings.
