14 Elevated High Street Buys Our Editors Rely On Year After Year
As a shopping editor, I'm often asked about the best fashion items around. Immediately, an array of iconic creations spring to mind from beloved handbags to the most popular tailoring, but what might surprise you is how many of these pieces come from the high street.
For those who have the capacity to invest in luxury buys for their staples, there are definitely benefits in design and fabric. But the high street has come a long way in recent years, leaning into designs with a timeless edge, great quality and an enduring appeal. Alongside the seasonal pieces and trending buys can be found a select group of decidedly great pieces that are so good they remain on-site and in stores for years. Yes, years.
What binds this group together is their classic appeal. From the white cotton t-shirt that won't lose its shape after one wash to the perfectly pleated tailored trousers, these pieces work as a sturdy starting point for a long-lasting capsule wardrobe. Whilst they all deserve individual praise, I like to make shopping as easy and enjoyable as possible, so I'm bringing all the best high street items together in one place. Plus, I'll be bringing my expertise to highlight the new pieces that are destined to join this list. Give them a chance, and you'll find they become treasured pieces in any wardrobe.
Keep scrolling to explore the best high street items, and discover my soon-to-be best-seller predictions.
Shop the Best High Street Items:
1. The COS Relaxed Tailored Wool Wide-Leg Trousers
COS is known for its excellent tailoring, and these trousers are a perfect example of that. With sharp pleats, a wide leg silhouette and crafted from 100% wool its easy to see why these feature in so many great wardrobes.
Shop the COS Relaxed Tailored Wool Wide-Leg Trousers
COS
Relaxed Tailored Wool Wide-Leg Trousers
2. The Whistles Clean Bonded Leather Jacket
Compared to other best high street buys, the Whistles jacket is on the more expensive end, but trust me when I say its worth it. Made from smooth, supple leather with a minimalist look and easy oversized shape, this jacket is always selling out. In sizing, we recommend sizing down as it is quite oversized. The petite version has a shorter hem and arm length and tends to fit more true to size.
Shop the Whistles Clean Bonded Leather Jacket
Whistles
Black Clean Bonded Leather Jacket
3. The Arket Cloud Loose Wide Jeans
When wide leg jeans returned as a staple style, the Arket Cloud jeans became an instant favourite. Relaxed in shape and made from 100% cotton, these jeans are not only comfortable but transform from easy days looks to elevated evening attire with the swap of a shoe.
