All fashion editors have their own tried-and-tested hacks for finding the best pieces on the high street, whether it's going to a certain location, sticking to a specific product, a sales-shopping technique or fail-safe online edit. For me, I have become a total sucker for high street's premium ranges, be it H&M's studio collection or Reserved's ReDesign line. I genuinely rate the quality of these edits, which often rival that of high-end designers, as the brands are making a concerted effort to invest in good fabrics and construction to ensure they stand above the usual offerings.
Topshop Boutique, however, has to be at the top of my list. You might not have noticed the collection as a separate entity on the website, but if you're someone who regularly visits the Oxford Circus flagship (guilty as charged), you'll know that the Boutique section is the place to be, and it's always the place I head to first.
While the prices are certainly higher than Topshop's standard offering, it is definitely worth the investment. Case in point? Back in November I spent months searching for a dress for my brother's wedding, and it was Topshop Boutique that provided me with the winning look, beating-off plenty of high-end competitors. The fit was perfect, and the fabric was divine.
As the line's spring collection has finally landed, it felt only right that I share my little secret with you. Because trust me—there's so much good stuff to see. Highlights include a '60s-inspired midi dress, a pair of chic wide-leg trousers and plenty versatile separates.
Style Notes: How good is this print? It looks like it's just stepped out of the 1960s and onto a rail in 2020. It's like nothing I've seen on the high street this season. Topshop Boutique is so good for originality. A number of Who What Wear team members are adding this to their baskets as we speak.
Style Notes: I can never resist a good retro-inspired suit, and this Topshop Boutique iteration is the best I've seen for a while. Annoyingly, the jacket is now sold out, but the store has just released an equally chic style. See below.
Style Notes: Leather! "Dad" shirt! Aqua green! Who knew all these things would go together? But lo-and-behold, it somehow works. Leather is the unlikely fabric that is sticking around for summer. We recommend keeping it loose and clean-lined.
Scroll down to see and shop my full edit of Topshop Boutique's best new season buys.
Shop Our Edit
The coolest print I've seen all season.
Channel some '90s styling with this camel biker.
This is even better IRL.
Complete the look with the matching trousers.
Style with chunky boots and a roll-neck.
Summer leather is a thing for 2020.
The perfect pair of jeans.
So expensive-looking.
Wear with jeans and heels for dinner.
Trackies never looked so appealing.
Layer under a white shirt.
A wardrobe staple in the making.
Leather trousers are our new throw-on-and-go fave.
Satin skirts aren't going anywhere this season.
Use this to elevate low-key basics.
Wide-leg trousers offer such a flattering silhouette.
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