On our recent weekly (okay, daily) pilgrimages to our favourite retail sites, team Who What Wear UK has been repeatedly stopped in our tracks by three brands. Out of every retailer on the high street, it's always Mango, COS and Zara that pique our collective interest as soon as we open their new-in sections. With fresh winter buys coming in thick and fast, now is the best time to snap up items that work not only for 2023, but also for many years to come. And, if you've got a wardrobe refresh on your mind, where better to start shopping?
To break it down for you, Mango is the destination right now for sleek coats winter-ready staples like knits and denim. When it comes to COS, there are plenty of transitional separates and expensive-looking boots that are bound to reach cult status on Instagram and a colour palette to help ease you into winter. And as for Zara, well there's a stripped-back, minimalist approach happening in the new-in section (including one classic piece I just know is going to sell out), so in short, there's something for everyone.
Liv Madeline wearing the COS bag.
As we've already done the scrolling, we've just made it easier for you to shop the best of the best from these high-street heavy hitters. Ahead, enjoy our roundup the 21 best bits from Mango, COS and Zara right now. Happy shopping.
1. ZARA
This could work for so many occasions.
You'll find me in this for the forseeable.
An all-season dream.
A good blazer is the basis of so many looks.
The perfect cold-weather, going-out skirt.
This would look great with a white tee and wide-leg jeans.
You can't go wrong with an easy crossbody bag.
2. MANGO
You can never go wrong with a belted coat that you can dress up or down.
Pointed shoes are the style of the season, and these have such a sleek look.
A strong contender for "best designer-looking tailoring on the high street".
Such a versatile jumper.
The secret to elevating a basic outfit.
Everyone is talking about pedal pushers right now.
This would make such a chic work outfit.
3. COS
COS has created some amazing coats this season, but this is my standout favourite.
This whole outfit—what a look!
The waistcoat obsession continues.
Fluffy knitwear is a winter essential, and this mohair vest is so sophisticated.
The colour, the cut—all perfection.
The bag of the year in the colour of the season? Yes please!
These would instantly elevate a simple look.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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