The M&S Sale Is Here and It’s Full of Understated, Anti-Trend Staples
Marks and Spencer's sale is here, and this editor thinks it might just be its best to date. Let's examine the evidence. If you're looking for wardrobe staples, quality fabrics, and timeless, wearable pieces that won't break the bank, M&S should be high on your list of priorities.
The only thing that can make the high-street titan's offering even better? When your purchases come at discounted prices. M&S's mid-season sale has just started, and there are a few rules you need to know for a successful shopping experience. Regardless of the brand or the ever-enticing discounts, we always advise caution when it comes to buying during markdown season, so here's our guidance for shopping the best of the M&S sale (you can find my picks below).
Firstly, think about what it is that you really need. It doesn't hurt to have a quick look through your wardrobe to spot any gaps that need filling—like a great pair of tailored trousers, a sensible knit for an unseasonably cold summer (here's looking at you, 2023), or a pair of comfortable but stylish shoes that can replace your old heels. And remember, it's always best to think what about what will work with your current pieces.
Then, when scrolling through the site, add pieces to your basket that you really love. If you're deliberating over a purchase, it might be because you know deep down that you're not going to get much wear out of it. Lastly, before you check out, it's worth thinking about where you'll wear each of your picks. Buying a statement evening dress might feel exciting, but without any appropriate plans in the pipeline, it's more than likely just going to gather dust in your wardrobe. But if you find a piece you can wear to the office, gym, to dinner and drinks or just all weekend, it's likely you're shopping as mindfully and sustainably as you can.
With all of that in mind, I've taken a deep dive into the Marks and Spencer sale and pulled together an edit of my favourite pieces that I know will go the distance and won't feel dated by the time autumn (or even 2024) rolls around. Expect excellent trousers, versatile basics and dresses you can style in a multitude of ways.
So, if you don't have time to trawl through the 4,300 items that have just been reduced, don't worry, I've done the hard work for you. Shop my edit of the best M&S sale pieces below.
SHOP OUR MARKS AND SPENCER SALE PICKS:
Proof that wearing cream with cream always pays off in the chic stakes.
This skirt will pair just as well with knee boots as it will ballet flats.
M&S's trousers are some of the best-fitting on the high street.
I don't need another white dress, but this one is very tempting.
Slim-fit trousers are going to be big news this season.
A blue shirt works just as well with tailoring as it does low-key pieces.
Silver is a key shoe trend for autumn.
Scallop edging always makes me think of French style.
Click through to see the gorgeous cutout detail on the hem.
An excellent pair to throw on for work or weekend.
I own these shorts in grey; next on my list is this khaki hue.
The combination of leather and straw means this tote works for every season.
This pretty shade looks great set against all skin tones and hair colours.
This so cute! I'll wear this with a black miniskirt and chunky loafers.
It's the shirred waistline and cuffs that do it for me.
Short-sleeved cardigans loan themselves to trans-seasonal styling.
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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