The Under-£100 High-Street Buys That I Love This Month

Joy Montgomery
·2-min read

Here at Who What Wear UK, we firmly believe that you don't need to part with serious cash to get your hands on that perfect mood-lifting look, and with the high street offering up plenty of winning spring buys right now (thank you, Arket, Mango, H&M et al), giving your wardrobe a refresh just got a little bit easier. Add to this the fact that the high street is longer reserved for transient trends (and instead, developing its offering of time-tested staples) and you've got yourself a winning combo.

Case in point: On our wish lists this month is everything from & Other Stories' perfect spring dress to H&M's dreamy knit vest. Together, they make the ideal new season capsule. So much goodness, so little time. So if you're looking for that little sartorial pick-me-up, keep scrolling to see which hero buys we're wanting to add to your basket this month.

Shop our under-£100 edit

& Other Stories Quilted Padded Vest (£85)

Arket Cotton Wool Jumper (£79)

Monki Faux Leather Jacket (£65)

Astrid & Miyu Textured Oval Link T-Bar Necklace in Gold (£65)

Warehouse Patchwork Denim Mom Jeans (£41)

Ghost Kiera Satin Shirt (£79)

Zara Canvas Tote Bag (£25.99)

& Other Stories Tiered Mini Lace Dress (£75)

Arket Printed Silk Scarf (£65)

H&M Cashmere-Blend Sweater Vest (£70)

Cos Boxy Breton-Striped-Top (£35)

Mango Fabric Contrast Bag (£36)

& Other Stories Fitted Mulberry Silk Blend Rib Trousers (£85)

Mango Flowered Heel Leather Sandals (£50)

Mango Printed Quilted Gilet (£60)

Weekday Vera Printed Mockneck (£20)

& Other Stories Statement Collar Knit Cardigan (£85)

H&M Collared Shirt Tunic (£40)

Seventy + Mochi Pablo Jacket in Caramel Cafe (£95)

Zara Wool Blend Vest (£28)

H&M Pleated Trousers (£35)

Mango Fur Leather Ankle Boots (£90)

Arket Textured Wide-Neck Jumper (£69)

Zara Buttoned Blazer With Darts (£80)

Omnes Organic Cotton High Waist Wide Leg Trousers in Gingham Check (£55)

Zara Flat Leather Clogs With Studs and Buckle (£80)

M&S Collection Checked Textured Shacket With Wool (£41)

COS Tie-Dye Long Sleeve Top (£45)

Karen Millen Stripe Trim Milano Knit Trouser (£71)

H&M Felted Shirt Jacket (£25)

Reiss Hayley Tan Leather Square Hinge Belt (£60)

Arket High-Neck Knitted Dress (£79)

Public Desire Finale Chunky Flat Ankle Boots With Tie in Bone (£40)

Next Black/Cream Colourblock Zip Neck Jumper (£32)

Monki Ruffle shirt (£30)

Arket Lightweight Kaftan Dress (£69)

& Other Stories Fitted Smocked Shirt (£75)

Dune London Lockstockk Double Strap Flat Sandals in Black (£110)

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