I know that my Dior: Designer of Dreams series took up a full month of Style File Friday- although I love style history, I do also want to share my favourite pieces that I am wearing with you, too! (Readers, I swear I am listening when you ask to see my recommendations.) I am particular about the clothing that I wear, so I tend to love the pieces that I wear. Today I’m going to be sharing new favourites that I found on my trip in February, three Marks and Spencer skirts, and why you should be looking at them!
Clothing budgets are incredibly subjective. What is super cheap for one person is not financially possible for the next. I am trying my hardest to invest in clothing that will last (both from a financial and a sustainability perspective), and not go the fast fashion route if possible. However, we are all at different financial places. Marks and Spencer can run quite a large range on prices, from nearly fast fashion to the top end of the high street. These skirts hit two different price points, and hopefully will be a hit for you!
Marks and Spencer- Work Wear GOLD
I am a big fan of work wear. Most of us spend the majority of our time working; it’s not a fun to think on, but it is true. I know that this ultra-casual society of ours really leans into casual work attire, but not for me! I find that dressing professionally can completely change your mental state and how you work. And whether or not you want to admit it, it can affect other people’s perception of you. Marks and Spencer are great for basics but also for stylish, on-trend pieces. I can always guarantee that I can find professional, work-appropriate clothing at Marks that fit perfectly into my sense of style. There are a lot of companies that market themselves to women starting out in their careers, and almost every single one of these companies makes cheap, throwaway clothing. Yes, you can always find those few pieces that last forever, a diamond in the rough. However, those are few and far between. Marks pieces on the whole tend to last longer, and you can feel the quality difference. If you want to invest in your professional wardrobe, Marks and Spencer is a great place to start!
Marks and Spencer Skirts- Always Appropriate
Skirts are one of my favourite wardrobe elements. They are versatile, they are comfortable, they are nearly always appropriate (for an office). You can find a million different silhouettes and lengths to suit your preferences, whatever they are! I think that some lengths aren’t appropriate for the workplace (the fingertip test shouldn’t be used by adults, folks) but knee length to ankle length should be appropriate for any situation. I personally stick with just above the knee for a more flattering silhouette, but if you aren’t sure, knee length is usually a sure bet.
Almost without fail, Marks and Spencer skirts are always appropriate for work. They often offer a regular length and a tall length, for anyone who needs a long garment. I love that they have heavier weight, meaning that they fall nicely. (It is more of a concern for me at work- you don’t want to be worrying about whether or not your skirt is floating up or riding up on your legs…) This isn’t to say that every skirt they sell falls into the “work wear” category; many of them are simply casual skirts. Still, you will find many professional options for any climate or level of formality, at many different price points.
Marks and Spencer- Checked A-Line Mini Skirt
This Checked A-Line Mini Skirt is currently on sale for $23 CAD, a very affordable professional skirt. It hits me right above the knee, and is a thinner material, but it hangs nicely. It doesn’t crease at all (!!), which is one of my pet peeves. (If your skirts or pants crease, ditch them. They will be perma-creased, no matter what.) It is mainly grey, but it has blue and red accents- I love this because it means that I can pair it with black, blue, OR red. One of my biggest issues with buying a new piece is that although I love it, if I can only pair it with one or two items in my closet, it is useless to me. Both red and blue are in my standard colour palette, so it is quite versatile. This is a timeless silhouette that is often seen in work wear, and the colour palette really works year round (with different pairings, of course). If you are looking for affordable but quality items, this skirt is particularly useful!
Marks and Spencer- Textured Wrap Mini Skirt
This is possibly my favourite item of clothing that I’ve purchased over the last two to three years. Although it isn’t a true tweed or bouclé, it has that beautiful look. Now, I’m not a huge fan of stocking up on the same piece, either in different colours or the same. (There is a good likelihood you eventually won’t like it or it will wear out, and then you are losing more than one piece.) I did get this skirt in both the black and white and red and white colours, though. Both are constants in my wardrobe, and easily pair with nearly every top I own. The fringe texture on the diagonal hem is a fresh take, and also makes it bit punchier- perfect for a work wardrobe where you need to be yourself. In truth, this is more of an autumn/winter skirt, but I will probably keep wearing these until May. This is a difficult look to find at an affordable price without it falling apart (or simply being a print, rather than woven). Not only is it a high quality fabric and excellent cut, it is on sale for $50 CAD. If you watch my #ootd stories on Instagram, you will have seen all of these skirts several times!
Do you own any Marks and Spencer skirts, or any other M&S pieces?
Cheers,
The Historian
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I love these skirts!!! So cute to wear to the office and then out to dinner or drinks afterward. Plus, this post made me homesick for shopping in London! With all my trips there, I’ve never made it into Marks and Spencer. I usually do Bravissimo, Next, and a bunch of other shops along Oxford Street. But after seeing this post, I’ll be sure to check out Marks next time I go!
I always avoid Oxford St hahahaha, so busy! I love to find a good Marks and just dig in ? My only recommendation is to look at all of the Marks around, some don’t have clothing, some have a little clothing, and some have all of the clothing! It is the BEST, though!!
You found a M&S skirt that doesn’t crease?? On another note: it’s interesting to me that their food is more expensive (in comparison to say Tesco) but the clothes range in price.
I actually have pretty good luck with that- I’m particular about the fabrics I will buy, and these aren’t “creasing” fabrics, thankfully! And I think that it is to do with the price points they hit. I would say Tesco is pretty cheap, and would be more “H&M” priced. M&S clothing does have a fairly large range but they usually don’t fall into the true fast fashion, dirt cheap prices that a “Tesco fashion store” would fit. (I also found that although M&S food was a bit pricier, it was also much better quality for produce!)
OMG those are super adorable! I loveeee the red one!
Literally my favourite skirts IN LIFE.