Wardrobe Essentials Every Stylish Person Needs

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We know all of you have killer wardrobes. We can just feel it. But sometimes, like us, don’t you just yearn for the perfect biker jacket that fits you just so? Or skinny jeans to make you look like Emmanuelle Alt? Well, we’ve found them - and then some. Ahead, the secret style weapons destined to transform your wardrobe in an instant. And the best thing? These must-haves won’t break the bank. Shop on.

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The 9 High-Street Wonders That Will Transform Your Wardrobe

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COS is high street's stealth secret weapon. We've long enjoyed the label's understated minimalism and cool tailoring — but, it's their lingerie that we really love. From delicate mesh underwire-free bras to playfully cute boy shorts, it's the underwear we would love to wear each and every day.

COS Printed Mesh Bra, £19, available at COS.

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BENGT is a relatively new shopping channel for us but its edit of emerging brands and indie labels always inspires. It's our go-to destination for statement jewellery you know, you won't see on everyone else.

Fred Butler Daisy Earrings, £95, available at BENGT.

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We are always on the hunt for the perfect striped tee and finally it looks like we might have just found it. At Field Day festival, one of our favourite street style stars revealed that her gorgeous tee was from Olive. A quick Google search ensued and the rest is history. True love.

Olive Blue Moustache Stitch Tee, £19, available at Olive.

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& Other Stories is our newest high street crush. The sheer number of items we want to snap up at any given time would make our bank manager cringe. For us, its the handbags that really make this label stand out from its peers.

& Other Stories Scuba Shoulder Bag, £29, available at & Other Stories.

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Even before K-Mid got on the scene, Reiss was on our style radar. The brand's intoxicating mix of feminity, elegance, and clean tailoring keeps us coming back for more — most particularly for their summer dresses.

Reiss Hudson Fit And Flare Collared Dress, £139, available at Reiss.

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It's fair to say that walking the streets of London every day, our shoes can take a battering. River Island's shoe department is an oasis of affordable footwear to enliven the most mundane of outfits. It's our pitstop for fancy sandals that won't break the bank.

River Island Pink Metal T Bar Sandals, £30, available at River Island.

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When it came to light that Emmanuelle Alt wears Topshop's jeans, we knew we had to have a piece of the action. The jeans nip in all the right places and just get better with age. Also, they'd still be cheap at twice the price.

Topshop Moto Vintage Washed Leigh Jeans, £38, available at Tophsop.

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It seems like every time we spy an incredible biker jacket and ask where it's from, the answer is always the same — Whistles. Their leather cover-ups ooze quality, and while they are a little on the pricey side, the cut and finishing means that you'll be wearing them for years to come.

Whistles Patti Leather Biker Jacket, £295, available at Whistles.

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Can you remember a time PZ (pre-Zara)? No, neither can we. Their jackets have always been big winners for us. From smart blazers to embroidered bombers, we always make a wardrobe update with the brand each and every season.

Zara Loose Printed Jacket, £69.99, available at Zara.