Where I Turn To on the High Street for These 13 Classic Items

It's a common misconception that the high street is only good for fast, trend-led fashion. Of course, it does do that—and very well. The speed at which Zara can pick up the runway trends before we've even decided we want to start wearing them is impressive. But there are also classic, timeless items to be found that work seriously hard in your wardrobe and stay there for years to come. You just have to know the right places to look.
Jessica Skye wears an Other Stories coat.
That's where we come in. High-street stores may seem like jacks of all trades with their extensive collections, ranging from outerwear and underwear to footwear. But actually, most of them have hero pieces they do best, and after years of trials (and plenty of errors), TeamBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing think we've got what classic pieces to buy from which high-street brands nailed. Some things in fashion may be worth investing more in, but if you can find a luxurious wardrobe classic on the high street, then it's a win-win in our eyes when it comes to getting the most out of your money.
Keep scrolling to see us reveal the more affordable destinations we always head to for these 13 capsule basics.
1. Arket for T-Shirts
Arket's T-shirts are the best around (even better than designer styles). Trust us—we've tried, and we've tested.
2. Boden for Breton Tops
3. Mango for Faux-Leather Trousers
4. Weekday for Straight-Leg Jeans
Weekday's jeans use the most expensive-feeling denim we've found on the high street. Plus, they all use organic cotton, which is much better for the planet.
5. H&M for Wide-Leg Trousers
6. M&S for Cashmere
It's no secret we love M&S cashmere here. It feels super luxurious and lasts really well.
7. Other Stories for Coats
Other Stories always has the most expensive-looking coats on the high street, hands down.
8. Arket for Blazers
For a classic, slightly oversized blazer, it has to be Arket. This Hopsack style is woven in Italian mills and could easily pass for designer. It comes in five colours, too!
9. COS for Shirts
10. Free People for Easy Dresses
11. Karen Millen for Skirts
12. Reiss for Knitted Dresses
13. Zara for Boots
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Emily Dawes is an editor, stylist and writer with over 12 years in the industry. Known for impeccable taste, our readers trust her advice, especially in her column, expensive-looking high street buys. Working forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2020, Emily has been a contributing editor, branded content editor and affiliate editor. Now, as senior shopping editor, she leads the e-commerce content strategy. After obtaining a BA in English and American Studies from Nottingham University, Emily landed at The Mail on Sunday’s YOU. As the magazine’s fashion editor, she travelled the globe to style and direct fashion editorials and celebrity cover shoots. As a freelancer, she has styled Grazia cover shoots, developed brand marketing and content plans and worked with VIP clients including Elizabeth Day.
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