Maxi Slip Skirt, £40
Nineties satin slip skirts are big right now – great for wearing with a cropped white tee now, and contrast with a chunky knit and boots come autumn.
Pure Linen Checked Shirt, £40
Linen is still a great fabric choice for late summer, but instead of strappy linen dresses, switch for a linen shirt you can wear with jeans and layer with a jumper over the shoulders through September.
Lace Trim Cami, £24
Lace is another strong trend this season and this cami is perfect paired with some tailored linen Bermuda shorts and kitten heels now, but will look great under suiting in autumn, too.
V-Neck Midi Waisted Dress, £95
Keep your palette light – a pair of zebra print kitten heels would look great here – then as the season progresses, this powder blue would look great with chocolate tones or layered with a blazer for September workwear.
Satin Floral Midaxi Column Dress, £60
This makes for a great segue from summer florals into slightly more graphic prints for autumn. Wear now with minimal sandals and black accessories; later in the year it would work well with a chunky cream knit layered over the top and boots.
Frill Detail Slim Cardigan, £26
The frill detailing really elevates this simple rib cardigan. A great, easy-to-wear piece with maxi skirts or denim.
Pure Silk Gathered Waist Wide Leg Trouser, £110
These pure silk trousers are as light as air to wear now – balance the dramatic voluminous silhouette with a slim-fit tee or fine knit. There is a matching utility shirt for a luxe co-ord look, too.
High Waisted Smart Wide Leg Jeans, £40
A paler denim is a great between season piece to invest in now. Pair with Breton stripes and ballet flats now and ankle boots and shirts, for a smarter autumn look.
Lyocell Rich Pleated Funnel Neck Jacket, £58
This lightweight jacket looks way more expensive than its price tag. With a sports-luxe look, it's a great style that will be big this autumn, especially paired with track pants, jeans and a simple white tee.
Leather Metallic Round Toe Ballet Pumps, £45
The metallic detailing and round toe take these ballet flats from frumpy to fashion. A great shoe to switch to from your summer sandals for right now.
Leather Croc Pumps, £40
A beautiful burgundy, perfect prep for your autumn wardrobe, the higher front and square toe makes them feel instantly more modern than the Noughties ballet pump era.
Cat Eye Sunglasses, £16
You may think a pastel blue sunglass would be firmly a summer purchase but trust us, it goes surprisingly well with tomato red and chocolate browns too. An instant face lifter - great for injecting some colour into a simple outfit.
FAQs: M&S New-In
What should I buy from M&S right now?
Focus on transitional pieces rather than purely seasonal buys. Slip skirts, lightweight jackets, linen shirts, ballet flats and smart denim will see you through the rest of summer and straight into autumn.
What are the biggest fashion trends at M&S this season?
This latest collection taps into several key trends, including satin separates, lace-trim camisoles, metallic ballet flats, sports-luxe jackets, rich burgundy accessories and relaxed tailoring. They're all easy ways to update your wardrobe without buying an entirely new one.
How do I dress between summer and autumn?
Layering is key. Pair lightweight fabrics such as linen and satin with fine knitwear, swap sandals for ballet flats, and introduce richer colours like burgundy, chocolate and powder blue while keeping silhouettes light.
Are M&S clothes good quality?
Marks & Spencer has long been known for producing dependable wardrobe staples. Look out for natural fibres such as linen, cotton and silk, along with its premium collections, for pieces that feel particularly elevated.
What colours will be big this autumn?
Chocolate brown, burgundy, powder blue, tomato red and metallic finishes are all set to feature heavily this season. Introducing them now makes the transition into autumn feel effortless.
Which M&S pieces will last beyond one season?
The slip skirt, checked linen shirt, smart wide-leg jeans, funnel-neck jacket and leather ballet pumps are timeless investments that can be styled in multiple ways for years to come.
