A considered approach to buying clothes is always important, but never more so than when it comes to shopping the best high-street buys. Which is why we’ve introduced Lunch Break Buys, a franchise that sees team Vogue select stand-out pieces every month, all of which we believe are worth your investment.
As someone whose wardrobe is an eclectic mix of vintage, high street and designer pieces, I have always emphasised the importance of considered shopping. This means always putting thought into what you spend your money on. So regardless of the brand or price tag, assessing whether it will stand the test of time, checking fabric composition and fit, and making sure that it will slot easily into your existing wardrobe. Do you actually love it, or are you just craving “newness” for the sake of it? Select well, and your wardrobe will reward you for it.
Sticking to this principle has meant some of the longest-standing pieces in my wardrobe are from the high street—a pair of Topshop tailored trousers here, a red Arket jumper there. I don’t get it right every time, but the older I get, the more picky I am about what I buy. This is why we wanted to create a franchise that brings you the crème de la crème of the high street, the pieces Vogue staffers have bookmarked and fallen in love with.
Ready? Scroll down to see and shop this month’s edit of high-street heroes.
- The cardigan: Massimo Dutti Argyle Cardigan, £119
- The parka: Marks & Spencer Waterproof Longline Parka Coat, £99
- The ankle boots: Arket Square-Toe Ankle Boots, £229
- The slouchy leather bag: Cos Crossbody Bag, £135
- The dress: Reformation Vivien Knit Dress, £178
- The jeans: Cos Pool Wide-Leg Jeans, £110
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Massimo Dutti Cashmere Striped Knit Polo Sweater, $169
January is all about prioritising comfort. From Massimo Dutti’s Argyle cardigan to a pair of Uniqlo’s wide-leg sweatpants—which have become a cult item for the brand—or Adidas’s Taekwondo trainers, you needn’t sacrifice style. Throw on Mango’s leather bomber to elevate your loungewear.
Available at Massimo Dutti.
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Adidas Taekwondo Striped Leather Trainers, $80
Available at Net-A-Porter.
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Reformation Vivien Knitted Dress, $178
Dresses probably aren’t top of mind right now, but if you do find yourself committing to a dressed-up January moment, consider Reformation’s knitted Vivien dress or Weekday’s sleeveless puff-hem minidress, which you can layer over trousers for more casual moments. On the accessories front, we’ve got our eye on Cos’s new slouchy leather shoulder bag and Arket’s snake-print ankle boots.
Available at Reformation.
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Marks & Spencer Petite Waterproof Longline Parka, $99
Parkas are one of the key outerwear silhouettes for 2025—thanks, in part, to the Gallagher/Oasis reunion. Embrace the UK’s inclement weather with a hardwearing style from M&S and, if we’re lucky, prepare yourself for winter sunshine with tortoiseshell sunglasses from Le Specs. Elsewhere, update your basics collection with a lace-trim Jigsaw cami and baggy jeans from Cos.
Available at Marks & Spencer.
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Jigsaw Lace Vest, $32
Available at Jigsaw.
This article was originally published on British Vogue.
