I Just Gasped When I Saw M&S's First Spring Drop of 2026—Here's Everything Stylish People Will Be Buying

M&S's new-in section is full of expensive-looking spring buys set to sell out quickly. Shop the best pieces below.

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Working at Who What Wear, I spend a lot of my time browsing online at the new-in sections; scouring for standout buys and news-worthy collections to recommend. For the last few weeks, I'll admit it's been rather dry. This strange time in between seasons always is, when we don't really want to be shopping for the current season anymore but brands aren't really committing to newness yet. This week, however, I've felt the tide starting to turn. The frosty chill seems to have lifted, and we're finally seeing some great spring collections arrive. One new drop in particular garnered actual audible gasps when I first scrolled through, and had my fellow editors and I furiously messaging back and forth, sending each other links and heading straight for the checkouts. Yep, you guessed it: M&S.

The high street hero has nailed it once again, and Marks & Spencer’s spring-ready new-in section reads like a rule book for the most exciting 2026 trends—but make them wearable. Suede bomber jackets, elevated ballet flats, drop-waist dresses, to name just a few highlights. I'm honestly shocked at how designer-looking some of the new pieces are, and I love that M&S has the confidence to go there with its designs. This, plus the reliable quality we know and love from the brand makes for some smart high street investments, if you ask me.

Monikh wears M&S outfit for spring

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Who What Wear UK contributor, Monikh, styles up new spring pieces from M&S, dropping soon.

And I'm not the only fan. We all know the best M&S pieces sell out extremely quickly—especially when the Who What Wear team start shopping them. Whether your style leans towards classic tailoring or you’re craving a few trend-led pieces to shake up your rotation, this first spring drop delivers across the board. From lightweight layers to bridge the season with ease to denim with perfect fit credentials, and accessories that will elevate even your most pared-back outfits—there’s a lot to love.

Below, I’ve rounded up all the standout pieces from Marks & Spencer's new spring 2026 drop. Consider this your official cheat sheet for the season ahead.

1. Jackets

2. Dresses

3. Trousers

4. Shoes

5. Denim

6. Tops

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Emily Dawes
Emily Dawes
Senior Shopping Editor

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 for Who What Wear 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.