Marks and Spencer has released its autumn-winter collection, featuring seasonal staples such as a £38 faux fur collar cardigan, a £65 checked double-breasted blazer, and a £45 satin lace-insert midaxi slip dress, according to reporting by Red Online. The high street retailer’s latest seasonal drop focuses on contemporary silhouettes and heritage prints designed to transition into colder weather.
The £38 Faux Fur Collar Cardigan and High-Low Styling
The collection introduces transitional knitwear, highlighted by the Faux Fur Collar Button Front Cardigan priced at £38, as detailed by Red Online. Reviewers note that the piece balances seasonal whimsy with a polished finish. Fashion stylists suggest pairing the cardigan with casual denim and trainers for high-low dressing, or styling it with a pleated skirt and knee-high boots for more formal agendas.
Heritage Checks and Tailored Outerwear Trends
Plaid and check patterns dominate the outerwear lineup, led by the Checked Double Breasted Blazer priced at £65, according to Red Online. The publication notes that checks align with broader runway trends seen across major fashion houses, offering an alternative to traditional black, navy, and cream office wear. Alongside the blazer, the collection includes a Cotton Rich Waxed Tie Neck Car Coat priced at £90, which provides a minimalist, belt-free alternative to traditional trench coats in a rustic khaki hue.
Pleated Skirts and Slip Dresses for Autumn Layering
Collegiate-inspired separates feature prominently in the new drop, anchored by the Pleated Wrap Kilt Skirt priced at £48, as reported by Red Online. The publication recommends styling the knee-skimming pleats with leather outerwear and cashmere knitwear. For evening or low-effort daytime dressing, the Satin Lace Insert Midaxi Slip Dress priced at £45 offers an uncomplicated black dress option detailed with lace inserts.