January is a notoriously tough month to get through for many reasons. After the recent festivities and busy party season it can feel a little deflating not having such a social schedule, nor the money left to capitalise on your free time. Not to mention the weather which in December feels frosty and festive, but in January just seems plain old grey and cold.
It’s totally understandable to need a little pick-me-up, and nothing works better for it than a little retail therapy (we say this from experience). If you’re on a budget post-Christmas, that’s all the more excuse to turn to the affordable high street. You can scour the sales too (in which case do check out our round up of the best deals on offer here), but if you’re a little tired of seeing the same styles and more interested in freshness for the new year ahead, then we think you’ll be grateful for our shopping round-up below.
We’ve done the boring scrolling and searching bit for you (so you can concentrate on binging Netflix) and made an edit of 30 of the very best new-in items from three of our favourite high street destinations— Arket, & Other Stories and H&M. Luckily there’s plenty of cheerful brights and fun designs to perk you and your wardrobe up this January (like this rainbow knit we just added to basket, or this excellent faux-fur trimmed jacket). But there’s also some amazing capsule pieces at really affordable prices that you’ll regret missing out on if you don’t move quickly— like H&M’s new striped knit and this chic shopper bag for under £30(!).
Keep scrolling to browse and shop, and thank us later when you’re smiling again…
Add a pop of colour to your 2022 wardrobe.
Freshen up all your new year looks with a pair of cream boots.
This chocolate colour is more unique than simple black.
Oversized and squishy, what more could you want from a bag?
This chic jacket would make a simple pair of jeans look really expensive.
Perfect for easing us back into office dressing with a pair of knee-high boots.
London girls are all wearing dungarees again. Dark denim makes this pair still feel smart.
Everyone will be wearing mini skirts this year, we suggest buying into the trend now if you haven’t already.
A cable knit with a twist.
Perfect for wearing underneath the above dungarees, or with knitted vests.
If you’ve missed out on Arket’s popular puffer coat so far, move quickly on this new tie-waist version
Serious Acne Studios vibes for under £30.
This cream knitted dress is comfortable and chic.
This bag looks like it could be designer.
We all know how great Arket’s black Hopsack blazer is— this fresh green colour is the perfect 2022 update.
Wearing one colour head to toe is set to be a serious trend this year.
Wearing bright colours has been proven to lift your mood. This knit definitely puts a smile on our face.
A wardrobe staple you’ll wear for years to come
Baseball caps are big news for 2022. This leather version feels super luxe.
A cheerful take on the knit vest trend.
An expensive-looking carry-all for under £30!
Striped jumpers are still selling out everywhere, so be quick if you love this fisherman style knit as much as us.
An easy way to bring some fresh colour into your new year wardrobe.
A great spring jacket.
This would look great over leggings.
We can’t get over how good this jacket is.
Layer this over a crisp white shirt.
Lace-up boots are set to be everywhere in 2022.
This cardigan looks very Parisian.
You’ll wear this classic coat for so many years.
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