On our shortlist as we look to this season and the next are timeless pieces such as Breton stripes, leather separates, cashmere knits and ballet pumps, all of which are guaranteed to look good with everything you own. Best of all? They’re generally pretty affordable, too, which is all the more impressive considering the fact that most of the M&S buys in our wardrobe have lasted for years.
So if you’re looking to update those timeless buys that act as the glue in your capsule, scroll down to see the nine basics I think Marks & Spencer does better than anywhere else.