I'm on a Mission to Look Expensive This Spring—15 Zara, Mango and Reformation Buys That Made the Cut
If the goal is to look expensive this spring, these high-street giants have you covered.
Spring is almost in the air, and I, for one, could not be happier. After one grey day rolls into the next, my capsule wardrobe has quietly ended up a mix of charcoal, black and dark navy. Practical? Absolutely. Mood lifting? Not so much. With the UK officially breaking its latest rainy streak (all 50 consecutive days of it), this week's sliver of sunshine inspired in me a very specific urge: a scroll of Zara, Mango and Reformation's new-in sections. These three are my go-to brands when I need a high-quality high-street hit, and I've been shopping reliably and seasonally from them all for quite some time. With plenty of nostalgic trends and timeless basics often filling their shelves, these brands offer an affordable alternative to the luxury buys we all long to have in our rotations.
From suede midi skirts that would make Carolyn Bessette Kennedy swoon to elegant leather tote bags that rival designer icons, the current styles on offer feel fresh, new, and oh-so spring 2026. Keep scrolling to discover the 15 most expensive-looking new-in buys from Zara, Mango and Reformation that get this editor's stamp of approval.
15 Expensive-Looking New-In Buys From Zara, Mango and Reformation
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Imani-Nia Francis-Tsolaki is Junior Fashion Editor at Who What Wear UK, where she expertly navigates Gen-Z-aligned editorial content and brand try-ons to unearth the most worthwhile pieces, while valiantly resisting the urge to add every single one to her basket.
At Who What Wear, Imani is committed to uncovering cool new brands to share with the WWW UK readership, and finding gems that make shopping accessible (and fun) for everyone.