On our recent weekly (okay, daily) pilgrimages to our favourite retail sites, team Who What Wear UK has been repeatedly stopped in our tracks by three brands. Out of every retailer on the high street, it’s always Mango, COS and Zara that pique our collective interest as soon as we open their new-in sections. With fresh winter buys coming in thick and fast, now is the best time to snap up items that work not only for 2024, but also for many years to come. And, if you’ve got a wardrobe refresh on your mind, where better to start shopping?
To break it down for you, Mango is the destination right now for sleek coats winter-ready staples like knits and denim. When it comes to COS, there are plenty of transitional separates and expensive-looking boots that are bound to reach cult status on Instagram and a colour palette to help ease you into winter. And as for Zara, well there’s a stripped-back, minimalist approach happening in the new-in section (including one classic piece I just know is going to sell out), so in short, there’s something for everyone.
Liv Madeline wearing the COS bag.
As we’ve already done the scrolling, we’ve just made it easier for you to shop the best of the best from these high-street heavy hitters. Ahead, enjoy our roundup the 21 best bits from Mango, COS and Zara right now. Happy shopping.
1. ZARA
ZARA
Dress With Full Skirt
ZARA
Zw Collection 100% Linen Palazzo Trousers
These linen palazzo trousers look so comfy.
The perfect hybrid between trendy and anti-trend.
zara
Buttoned Waistcoat Top
I think this waistcoat-style top is so stylish.
The cutest little summer bag.
Boxer shorts are big right now. Wear with them a matching shirt like the above or with you swimwear on holiday.
ZARA
Linen Blend Roll-Up Sleeve Open Blazer
2. MANGO
mango
Strappy Heeled Sandals
Kitten heels if this year’s chicest colour trend? Yes please.
I love a bandeau top all year round.
mango
Low-Rise Loose-Fit Wideleg Jeans
These dark-wash jeans look so expensive.
mango
Strapless Embroidered Dress
Dress it down for the weekend with chunky sandals and up for a wedding with heels.
mango
Linen Skirt With Slit
This entire outfit could pass as designer.
mango
Halter Neck Swimsuit
There’s something so chic about a black, halter swimsuit.
mango
100% Cotton Long Trench Coat
Part of the Mango x Victoria Beckham collaboration, this trench is expensive for the high street, but well worth investing in thanks to the cut and colour.
3. COS
COS
Leather-Trimmed Mesh Ballet Flats
The mesh fabrication, the ankle ties… I just love these.
COS
Scoop-Neck Jersey Midi Dress
COS
Tailored Linen-Blend Trousers
I didn’t realise I was missing chocolate brown linen from my capsule wardrobe until now.
COS
Wide-Sleeved Linen Shirt
I’d also wear the shirt with denim shorts or white trousers.
COS
Market Shopper – Straw
COS
Elasticated Midi Skirt
Another two-piece set that has my full attention right now.
COS
Chunky Curved Teardrop Earrings
These could easily be 3 x the price tag.
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