I've Styled a Week's Worth of Winter Outfits from M&S—These Pieces Came Out Top (2024)

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Merino Wool With Cashmere Ribbed Jumper

Quite possibly thebest cashmere knitI've seen this year in this season's trending shade of dark cocoa brown. In fact, I loved this jumper so much that Idoubledup and layered two knits at once for a head-to-toe tonal look, a sneaky styling trick that I find always looks expensive.

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Leather Look Seam Detail Midi A-Line Skirt

I probably don't have to tell you about the virtues of M&S' faux leather offerings, but for those who don't know, Marks and Spencerhas always been a market leader in good-quality, buttery soft faux leather and thisskirt is a prime example. Even on a freezing-cold Monday, this kept me warm, and unlikesome plasticky high-street leather this wears comfortably without clinging.

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Leather Bar Platform Square Toe Loafers

Easily the best bit of the look. Iam obsessed with these shoes. A little bit Miu Miu meets M&S, the two-toned slingback is such a good design choice, but it's the kitten heel and Insolia padding that make them feel just as good as they look. If you aren't a fan of the camel and white, they also come in all black.

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Belted Relaxed Coat With Wool

Having always loved them but never found "the one", I can now saythat M&S' belted camel coat is a particularly good one. Honestly, there isn't much difference between wearing this and one of the designer ones I've road-tested lately (other than the price tag). Not overly heavy and easy to layer, this combination is a lot warmer than it looks, which is welcome for the wintery commute.

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Magic Shaping High Waisted Leggings

You can't go wrong with an easy pair of leggings, and these are agreat choice for taller and shorterheights as they come in three different lengths. There's also no denying the comfort of the stretch, and as someone who always struggles to findtrousers that fit properly, these have a smoothing hold that adjusts to your shape.

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Patent Leather Flat Riding Boots

I've been waxing lyrical about these boots since they first landed on the site, but actually slipping into themwith a cosy pair of socks reaches new levels of toastiness. I love knee-high boots as it is, but the completely flat sole is a rare find on the high-street, andmy feet are all the happier for it.

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Crepe Tailored Single Breasted Waistcoat

Once again, it's back to chocolate brown, and M&S are bang on trend with this tailored waistcoat in the same rich hue (brown is the new black after all). With a high enough neckline to wear with nothing underneath and an adjustable back to nip in the waist, this feels like the perfect piece to wear to the office now, especially with jeans.

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High Waisted Slim Wide Leg Turn Up Jeans

I hadn't actually noticed when I pickedthese up that they had turned up cuffs, but then I remembered some particularlygood cuffed jeans outfits andthey went straight into my basket. My first thoughtwas "how can I style these without looking like I've stepped out of the 2000s?"but as it turns out, it's in the same way that you'd tackle any other pair of dark blue jeans. (Just avoiding sparkles and halterneck tops to be sure).

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Faux Leather Underarm Bag

As soon asthis landed in the new-in section, I sharedit in the Who What Wear editor group chat. Once again, it's the attention todetail that makes M&S's some of thebest bags on the high street, and just look at that Prada Cleo silhouette. On reflection, I do wish I'dpicked this up in black too, but I'm just so taken with the dark brown that I couldn't wait to wear it.

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Wool Rich Cable Knit Crew Neck Jumper

Thanks to the likes of Toteme, Victoria Beckham, and Alexander McQueen, there's a chunky, oversized jumper in the wardrobe of just about every fashionpersonacross the world. It's easy, versatile and always looks smart. Even though this one is a little shorter in the front and has vent cut in the sides,I sized up three sizes for it to bebig enough for a baggy, menswear-inspired look with just the right amount of slouch.

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Jersey Mini A-Line Skirt

In hindsight, I should have chosen a more exaggerated A-line shape to try as I rarely make my legs the star of the show, but I'm now so faithful to the idea of the black mini skirt that I will try one on in every store I pop into. This stretchy, form-fitting jersey skirt is theperfect choice for a casual weekend or night out, but if you're used to wearing your skirts a little higher on the waist, it pays to be wearing the right underwear for modesty.

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Merino Wool With Cashmere Knitted Vest

As someone who spends a lot of time piling on knits, overheating, and then cooling off in sleeveless tops, tank tops are the perfectsolution. Wear them over t-shirts, shirts, dresses, almost anything (their versatility is endless), but this is an outfit I'd add a big coat to for the winter months. Rewearing the mini skirt with the heeled loafers is an easy look, but next time I'd be temped to add opaque tights instead. Something tells me that mini skirts and snow are not compatible...

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Sheer Strappy Ruffle Midaxi Slip Dress

If the weekend isn't made forpartydresses, I don't know what is, and this semi-sheer dress is an excellent LBD. I could spend my time happilytoasting the end of the week in this, and in the run up to party season it makes a great dinner-to-dancing option. Ifthe thought of velvet, sequins and glitter leave you cold, this is the kind of dress you're going to want to add to basket.

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Recycled Thermowarmth™ Lightweight Quilted Jacket

Last but not least, a cosy Sunday staple: the quilted jacket.After a bitterly coldmorning the only option is to wear this therowarmth jacketover the cable knit jumper (and should I have thought about it, I would have addedabrushed scarf too), but this cosy pairing is exactly what I want to wear to walk the dog and for the post-Christmas dinner stroll. Thanks, M&S.