If you live in London you can already see the weather starting to shift as we're seeing some sunny spells come through. Spring is just on the horizon and if, like me, you're already looking ahead to the sunnier season, the new-in sections of our favourite brands are starting to get the hint and offer up some new-season-worthy pieces, too.
Emily wears a top from Zara.
With so many choices around it's actually overwhelming to know where to begin, and it takes a great deal of research to pinpoint exactly which styles are worth adding to your wardrobe in 2025. But having scoured the new-in sections of a long list of brands, I believe my time spent scrolling will benefit you.
There are a few affordable stores that have particularly impressed me lately. Zara, H&M and Mango are teeming with pieces that are expensive-looking and chic. They're the types of investment items you can quickly get use out of this year, and for many years to come. Below are some long-lasting shopping picks that are classic enough to weave into any season, whatever the trends. Keep scrolling to see the key items I'd recommend from the hundreds and thousands that are currently available…
18 Zara, H&M and Mango Items That Look So Expensive:
1. H&M
The waisted cardigan trend is huge right now and is slowing no signs of slowing down.
Perfect linen trousers you can dress up or down, whatever the occasion.
This dress looks a lot more expensive than it's £28 price tag.
A gorgeous summer-ready tote.
The easiest way to introduce the biggest colour trend of the season to your capsule wardrobe.
I predict a sell out...
2. Zara
I just love the loose silhouette of these jeans.
Zara's sandal collection is already 10/10.
This dress is just dreamy.
The ideal lightweight layer for this time of year.
I've been thinking about this ever since I saw it in store last week.
White poplin skirts were everywhere last year and have now cemented themselves as a capsule wardrobe staple.
3. Mango
Prepare to see polka dots everywhere this season.
A really beautiful colour.
You can pair the trousers with the matching shirt or, as above, wear the shirt with dark-wash jeans.
This cardigan will come in handy on chilly mornings and drinks after work.
Isn't this blouse stunning?
The scoop neck is to die for.
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Zara Doesn’t Do Mediocre Sandals—I Know These Stylish Pairs Will Be Gone By MayI can't see these staying in stock for long.
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H&M Just Launched the Most Sophisticated Spring Capsule—18 Pieces That Will Sell Out FirstThis may be the best collection yet.
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Zara's Spring Collection Stopped Me in My Tracks—9 New-In Buys That Will Sell Out NextSpring dressing just got chicer.
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I Have a Strong Hunch These 17 Expensive-Looking Zara Blouses Will Sell Out by MayBe warned.
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I Just Popped Into Zara and Massimo Dutti and Found So Many Incredibly Chic Buys for SpringI was so impressed.
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European Women Have Convinced Me That This Is Spring 2025's Most Elegant Jacket TrendAnd it goes perfectly with jeans.
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I've Done The Research—These 21 Trench Coats Are The Epitome Of LuxurySpring into action.
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Zara Is Always One Step Ahead of the High Street—7 Major Spring/Summer Trends It Has Already PerfectedFresh and new.
