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High Street Haul - M&S, Next, Tu Clothing & George at Asda - October 2026
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items My Autumn 2026 high street try-on haul from Whiteley! Sharing my favourite finds from Marks & Spencer, Next, Tu Clothing at Sainsbury's and George at Asda. All tried on in the fitting room, size 14, 5'4", over 40 style - what fits, what to size u...
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October what's new in M&S
September what's new in M&S
Marks and Spencer’s what’s on the mannequin
Spotted this morning in M&S Whiteley! The mannequin styling in there right now is so good for Autumn 2026 - the viral Air-Yarn cape cardigan, mid rise barrel jeans and the leather kitten heel boots. All size 14 friendly and perfect over 40 style,...
M&S Air-Yarn cape cardigan - the viral one from the mannequin this morning! Light grey crew neck with the cape detail over the shoulders, slim fit but not clingy. Air-Yarn so super soft and lightweight, perfect for layering. I tried size M which ...
Air-Yarn Crew Neck Cape Slim Fit Cardigan
M&S mid rise barrel jeans - as seen on the mannequin with the cape cardigan! Mid blue wash, barrel leg shape which is so on trend for Autumn 2026. I got size 14 Short and they are perfect for 5'4" - sits on the waist, not too high, relaxed throug...
Mid Rise Barrel Jeans
leather kitten heel ankle boots - black leather with the gold zip detail, the ones on the mannequin today! Low kitten heel so really comfy for everyday, pointed toe elongates the leg. I got size 6 and true to size - leather is so soft, perfect with b...
Leather Kitten Heel Ankle Boots
M&S leather stiletto heel chisel toe ankle boots - black leather, chisel pointed toe with a higher stiletto heel than the kitten pair. So chic for evening, looks designer. Size 6 true to size, leather moulds to your foot. Perfect if you want a dr...
Leather Stiletto Heel Chisel Toe Ankle Boots
M&S midi asymmetric skirt - as seen on the mannequin this morning in Whiteley! Love the asymmetric hem, so flattering and swishy for over 40 style. I tried size 14 and it's perfect - sits high on the waist, falls to mid calf which is great for 5'...
Midi Asymmetric Skirt
My viral M&S mannequin find from this morning! Faux Leather Faux Fur Relaxed Jacket - black faux leather bomber with the faux fur collar detail, as styled on the mannequin with the grey jumper and barrel jeans. So soft, relaxed oversized fit, I g...
Faux Leather Faux Fur Relaxed Jacket
Next mannequin look
My favourite new in at Next this week from the Whiteley store! I spotted these 3 mannequins styled so well - all size 14 friendly and perfect over 40 Autumn/Winter style. All items are still in stock online. I've broken down each outfit with prices b...
Size 14 fit is perfect! Washed grey barrel leg soft cord trousers - such a flattering shape. Love the barrel leg - relaxed and a bit curved through the leg, not skinny and not super wide. The soft cord fabric is so comfy, like a lighter cord - perfec...
Washed Grey Barrel Leg Soft Cord Trousers
Dear... I mean DEER print! This brown animal deer print faux fur jacket is such a statement piece. Love the soft faux fur with the little white deer spots - like a Bambi print - and the high collar that keeps you cosy. It's a zip front so easy to thr...
Brown Animal Deer Print Faux Fur Jacket
Size 14 fit is perfect! The grey classic Dolly coat - such a timeless, flattering coat for Autumn/Winter. Love the grey marl wool-like fabric, the classic collar, button front and the little patch pocket and sleeve tab details. It's a relaxed, slight...
Grey Classic Dolly Coat
Size 14 fit is perfect - same as the grey! Chocolate brown barrel leg soft cord trousers - love this richer brown for Autumn/Winter. Same amazing barrel leg shape - relaxed and curved through the leg, not too wide, really flattering. The soft cord fa...
Chocolate Brown Barrel Leg Soft Cord Trousers
The dog jumper! Bright blue fairisle dog supersoft crew neck jumper - how cute is this for a dog walker? Love the bright blue with the little fairisle dogs all over - dachshund, poodle, spaniel, collie, Dalmatian! Super soft and cosy with the brown r...
Bright Blue Fairisle Dog Supersoft Crew Neck Long Sleeve Jumper
Size 14 fit is perfect! Ecru/navy fairisle standneck jumper with wool - such a classic, cosy knit for Autumn/Winter. Love the ecru with navy and brown fairisle pattern, the high stand neck is so warm and the little contrast stitch detail on the cuffs...
Ecru/Navy Fairisle Long Sleeve Standneck Knit Jumper With Wool
Chocolate brown suede saddle loafers - so soft! Forever Comfort so you can walk all day in them, love the ruched saddle detail and the suede is gorgeous. This rich chocolate brown goes with everything - my brown barrel leg cords, grey herringbone Mar...
Chocolate Brown Standard Fit Forever Comfort® Suede Leather Ruched Saddle Loafers
Love this little rucksack! Tan brown small suedette rucksack bag - perfect everyday bag for dog walks and running around. It's a rich chocolate tan brown in soft suedette, looks way more expensive than it is. Small size but fits everything - phone, p...
Tan Brown Small Suedette Rucksack Bag
Stone utility wide leg jeans - size 14 fit is perfect! Love this stone/ecru colour, so easy to wear all year round. Wide leg shape which is really flattering - not too wide, sits nicely on the waist, high waisted and the utility pockets add a bit of ...
Stone Utility Wide Leg Jeans
October what's new in M&S
October what's new in M&S - Whiteley fitting room try on haul! I was only popping in for groceries between work so was in a rush and tried mediums and size 14 in the fitting room, then ordered when I got home. BOUGHT: Brushed Argyle Vest with Moh...
Left this red V neck behind in Whiteley and now I'm thinking should I have? Soft wool mix, relaxed fit, not clingy at all - loved the pop of red with jeans. Perfect for Christmas Day and over 40 style.
V Neck Relaxed Jumper with Wool
Love this one but left it behind in Whiteley - air-yarn cape cardigan, so light with no wool, made from recycled yarn. Slim fit but the little cape detail hides the tummy, perfect for over 40 style. Still thinking about it for layering.
Air-Yarn Crew Neck Cape Slim Fit Cardigan
Love the leather look midi - faux leather, high-waisted with a split at the back so you can actually walk. Tried it with that grey cape cardi and a zebra clutch in Whiteley, felt really chic for over 40 evening style. Still on the fence as it's faux.
Leather Look Split Back Midi Skirt
You know I love a polkadot - this satin flocked midi slip dress in chocolate brown caught my eye in M&S. Flocked dots so not shiny, scoop neck, perfect length for over 40 style. Left it behind in Whiteley but thinking it would be perfect with a c...
Satin Polka Dot Flocked Midi Slip Dress
Love the style of this tailored asymmetric blazer - high neck, no lapels, really modern and chic. Tried the grey in Whiteley, felt so slimming for over 40 workwear. Left it behind but thinking about it for smart trousers and a white tee
Tailored Asymmetric Blazer
The matching trousers to the asymmetric blazer - tailored barrel leg in the same grey. Tried them on in Whiteley, high-waisted and so comfortable, barrel leg is really flattering for over 40. Left the suit behind but loved it as a set with a white te...
Tailored Barrel Leg Trousers
Love the back detail on this coat - faux leather with that faux fur collar at the back, so soft. Relaxed bomber fit, tried it on in Whiteley over a grey jumper and barrel leg jeans. Left it behind but perfect for over 40 casual layering in October, n...
Faux Leather Faux Fur Relaxed Jacket
Fitting room try on in Whiteley - these will be coming home! Polka dot satin wide leg trouser, you know I love a polka dot. Tried them with the red jumper in the fitting room, high-waisted and so flowy and flattering for over 40. They didn't have the...
Polka Dot Satin Wide Leg Trouser
Fitting room try on in Whiteley - I was only popping in for groceries really between work so was in a rush. Had this Brushed Argyle Knitted Vest with Mohair all on in the fitting room, grey and black argyle, so soft with mohair not itchy. Loved it wi...
Brushed Argyle Knitted Vest with Mohair
Spotted on the mannequin I walked around in M&S Whiteley - Floral Tie Neck Mini Waisted Dress. Was only popping in for groceries really so was in a rush and didn't try this one on, just saw it styled on the mannequin. Love the tie neck and balloo...
Floral Tie Neck Mini Waisted Dress
Same again on the mannequin I walked around in M&S Whiteley - Petite Pure Cotton Frill Detail High Neck Shirt. Was only popping in for groceries between work so in a rush, didn't try on just saw it on the mannequin. Love the frill high neck detai...
Petite Pure Cotton Frill Detail High Neck Shirt
September what's new in M&S
My M&S items that work for size 14/16 over 40s on a budget - all filmed in Hedge End M&S for my almost-10K video! These are the ones my followers kept asking about. Pure cotton, under £35, easy to style with jeans, 14, and I try them on so yo...
One of my most-worn buys for October! I went back and bought this M&S Pure Cotton Checked Shirt after my Hedge End video and I've already worn it at least 3 times — it's proving such a good purchase.
It's the £24 Brown/Red Mix check, pure cotton...
Pure Cotton Checked Shirt
The TIGER PRINT everyone asked for! 🐯🧡 Lyocell Rich Animal Print Cape Detail Blouse - the one my follower commented "I need the tiger print skirt" about!
This is beige with brown tiger stripe, cape detail over shoulders so it hides upper arms - PE...
Lyocell Rich Animal Print Cape Detail Blouse
The tiger print skirt I squeezed into! 🐯 Animal Print Box Pleat Midi Circle Skirt - Brown Mix - £45 - IN DEMAND 17 sold in 48hrs
I spotted this in Hedge End M&S for my 9.8K video - my follower said "I need the tiger print skirt" - then I tried ...
Animal Print Box Pleat Midi Circle Skirt
My viral M&S find! £55 Brown Mix Cotton Rich Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket. I filmed this in Hedge End M&S - it had 302 people viewing it, then sold out everywhere, now it's BACK IN STOCK today! IN DEMAND - 30 sold in last 48hrs, 5 stars with 33 ...
Cotton Rich Funnel Neck Bomber Jacket