As we bid our final farewell to summer and begin our descent into autumn, the wardrobe transition is imminent. Denim has slowly crept back into our everyday looks, but if you’re like me and not quite ready to let go just yet, I’m sure you’d have been styling it with sandals for as long as possible. However, as the temperatures continue to drop I must finally let go, and I’ve been scouring the new-in sections to pinpoint which new trends will add some interest into my minimalist wardrobe (without a hefty designer price-tag of course). My first stop? M&S, of course.
For me, M&S is the one high-street retailer that gets it right every time. So many of their pieces have such a premium look and feel to them that can easily be mistaken for a designer piece, but their prices have remained affordable and attainable. If you’re looking for outfits that are flattering, timeless and made up of life-long wardrobe staples (not to mention inclusive sizing) Marks and Spencer is a one stop shop for everything.
As a result, I’ve scoured through their website and pinpointed five autumn trends for 2026 that could easily slot into any existing wardrobe to instantly elevate your looks. From heritage prints with modern appeal to statement jackets that are an outfit in themselves, scroll on to see what made the cut.
1. Elevated Jackets
Style Notes: It may be because we’ve had such a hot summer, but this year I’m really starting to feel the cold. Jackets are the unsung hero of so many outfits and are often the piece I’ll base the rest of my look around. From funnel-necks to classic cropped trench coats (with a good dose of trending frog fastenings too), there’s so many to choose from to achieve that elevated, refined finish to your outfit.
Shop the Trend:
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Textured Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket
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Textured Knot Button Detail Short Jacket
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