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 summer 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 summers to come. And, if you’ve got a holiday coming up, where better to start shopping?
To break it down for you, Mango is the destination right now for stand-out designer-inspired shoes, luxe evening wear and party-ready staples such as embellished skirts and patent accessories. When it comes to COS, there are plenty of pretty dresses and expensive-looking sandals that are bound to reach cult status on Instagram, tailoring that will help take summer dresses and shirts into autumn, and a sensational waistcoat that I can’t stop thinking about. And as for Zara, there’s a showstopping midi skirt and an oversized blazer that I just know is going to sell out, both in a rich, summery palette.
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.
I’m picturing this on a summer’s afternoon with leather accessories.
You can never go wrong with a tailored waistcoat.
If you invest in anything this summer, make it linen.
The perfect minimalist sandals (and they come in black too).
Zara is well known for its blazers, and this new-in, oversized style is high on my wish list right now.
Long skirts are going nowhere.
Zara does footwear so well. Case in point: These sparkling ballet flats.
How incredible is this evening-ready embellished skirt?
Silver trousers are having a moment. Wondering how to wear them? We’ve covered that, too.
Y2K shoes? Tick.
Your summer outfits sorted.
Sleek, simple and sophisticated.
Nautical stripes always get a yes from me.
Cute mary janes like these never go out of style.
I think this top is so chic. It would be perfect for date night with jeans, or wear it withg linen trousers and sandals.
This whole outfit—what a look!
Check out those lovely bow-detailed straps.
This best-selling style is such a stunner.
These look double the price.
Such a pretty sky blue hue.
I can’t stop thinking about this beautiful bustier dress. Wear with barely-there heels or even flip-flops.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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