Harrods autumn winter: We spent £500 on five of the best items

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We gave our Fashion Editor £500 and sent her to Harrods

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September 23, 2026 · 3

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Our pick of the Harrods autumn/winter range

We gave our Fashion Editor £500 and sent her into Harrods

£500, five items from the autumn/winter range. Here is what Stacey bought when she took on the Harrods challenge.

Our pick of the Harrods autumn/winter range

Okay, let's talk about it. The nights are drawing in, the sun's clocking off earlier every day, and yes, we see you mourning summer. But here's the thing, Savi doesn't do mourning for long. The second there's a chill in the air, we're already thinking layers, texture and all the cosy-but-still-put-together fits- and there's nowhere we'd rather shop that transition than Harrods, our forever go-to for the pieces that actually last. Because autumn/winter dressing is not about buying more, it's about buying smarter.

Here at Hey Savi we love knitted co-ords you'll wear on repeat, cardigans that are chunky enough to live in, and a few perfect base pieces that do all the heavy lifting under your coat. And once you've got the formula down, building a winter wardrobe is honestly one of the most fun bits of the year. You've just got to be a little brave with it. So we set our Fashion Editor Stacey a challenge. £500, Harrods, five A/W pieces. No pressure. Here's exactly what she came back with.First up, the non-negotiable- a midi dress to kick off the layering season properly. The AllSaints jersey Ilia midi dress (£99) is exactly the kind of piece a good closet rehaul is built on. Simple cut, clean silhouette, endless potential- give this to a stylist and watch what they do with it.

AllSaints at Harrods

Jersey Ilia Midi Dress

£99.00 Black

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Next, we need to talk about pointelle, because if you're not thinking about it for autumn, you should be. That silky-smooth texture is a layering dream, and this LESET grey cotton pointelle t-shirt (£85) had us at first glance- that scalloped neckline and sleeve detail is so unexpectedly cute, and in this soft grey, it's basically the perfect starting point for any outfit you throw together.

Quick question- when you hear a colour called "pecan brown," do you also immediately think "fall essential"? Just us? Didn't think so. This ME+EM wool blend vest (£85) is a proper autumn colour moment, and we're already picturing it layered over a crisp white shirt (size up for that easy, effortless drape) for the kind of polished-without-trying look we're all chasing this season.

Meem at Harrods

Merino Wool-Cashmere Barely There Sweater Vest

£85.00 Brown

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And then- because no A/W edit is complete without one- the black and white stripe. Every wardrobe needs a piece you can reach for on the days you cannot be bothered to overthink an outfit, and this Barbour oversized long sleeve striped t-shirt (£69.95) is exactly that backup plan. Relaxed, easy, always right. We're fully here for it.

Barbour at Harrods

Cotton Stripe Woodhouse Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

£69.95 Dark Navy/Birch

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Last but not least- because we all need a proper tee for the lazy days, and we know it- this Sporty & Rich t-shirt (£85) earns its spot. White with that trending green logo detail, it's a genuine statement piece- pair it with a slouchy boyfriend jean and let the accessories do the quiet talking. Or, if you're feeling it, throw it under a flowing skirt with knee-high boots for an off-duty look that somehow still feels done. We love this combo especially- the contrast colours play beautifully off that simple tee base, and that suede texture? Chef's kiss.

So, the big question- how did Stacey do? On a £500 budget, she walked away with a dress, three tops and a layering vest and £76.05 change- a genuinely solid foundation for your entire A/W wardrobe. We reckon that's a serious win, and honestly, a haul we'd be very happy to call our own for the rest of the year.