While the summer weather may have been fleeting, the questionable temperatures have meant that I can look into buying pieces that I can take with me into the new season. Indeed, I'm ready to throw open my wardrobe doors and proceed to fill my rails with the chicest transeasonal items going.
Tamu McPherson in a look from Mango.
Look at any new-in section and I'm sure you'll agree the fresh clothes are of excellent calibre, though there are three high-street hotspots in particular that I keep going back to: COS, Mango and Marks and Spencer. Indeed, they couldn't be more different in style, but together, these brands have every piece I could wish for.
To save you precious time, I've whittled down the 12 best buys you need to see from each store. From wedding guest–worthy dresses and silk separates to gorgeous knitted co-ords and sleek sandals, keep scrolling to see and shop my wish lists from these three high-street stores.
COS
A knitted co-ord is the easiest way to make a start on your autumn capsule.
This hue will look gorgeous with burgundy leather.
We'll be wearing these with glittery socks when the weather plummets.
The perfect dress for layering.
This knit will look dreamy with indigo denim.
This bag looks significantly more expensive than it is.
This hue is just beautiful.
A less-daunting iteration of the bucket hat trend.
Leave this shirt untucked to show off its unique silhouette.
Ready-made turn-up jeans are hard to come by.
You'll get so much wear out of these tan shoes.
So many influencers own this little black dress.
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Marks and Spencer
One of the best coats we've seen thus far.
A chain necklace is essential for autumn 2019.
Layer a Breton stripe top underneath this jumpsuit should you need an extra layer.
This could easily pass for designer.
Every woman needs something pistachio in her wardrobe right now.
M&S's cult-status check has just been made into a skirt as well as the initial two-piece suit.
You'll have to fend off every editor in our office to get your hands on these.
This chic corduroy blazer comes in so many colours.
A subtle nod to the Western trend this season.
This will look excellent with a dramatic-sleeved blouse worn underneath.
Snap up the matching blazer for stand-out workwear attire.
These shoes are a little bit pilgrim and a big bit cool.
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MANGO
Buttery tones look even better in suede textures.
Wear this skirt with white knee-high boots for '60s appeal.
A bucket bag that looks way beyond its price tag.
Ideal for late summer weddings.
Wear this in tandem with your daily gold jewellery.
This It knit comes in pink and blue also.
'80s acid-wash denim is set to be all the rage this winter.
A chic coat for every occasion.
Wear these leather shorts with patterned tights for a cool texture clash.
Because no closet is complete without a pair of white kitten heels.
Green, satin and polka dot? This skirt ticks off three major trends in one.
Pink is still high on the autumnal sartorial agenda.
This post was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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