The HMcA sale edit - pieces with staying power

There is an ease to this sale edit: polished separates, relaxed one-and-done pieces, and a few occasion options that refuse to date. 

Tailored calm
Start with structure. The Cassie jacket in Sandalwood or Buttermilk has that soft-boyfriend line that slips over dresses as neatly as it anchors suiting. Wear it now with a tee and flats; keep it in rotation with the matching Vanessa trousers once the office diary gets busier again. 

Silk-touch staples
A good ivory shell solves half your wardrobe puzzles. Stella brings a clean sleeveless shape with small side slits and a subtle sheen that reads considered under blazers or on its own with a wide-leg. It is the sort of foundation piece that earns repeat wears. 

One-and-done ease
When you want to look pulled-together without thinking too hard, a utility-leaning jumpsuit does the job. Frankie in ivory twill has a zip front, T-shirt sleeve and self-belt for a defined waist - easy with trainers now, refined with a trench later. 

A note of colour
If your neutrals need a lift, the Eabha dress in a pastel lime brings light and movement without shouting. The pleated front detail and mid-calf length make it simple to dress up or down; gold hoops and a sandal are enough.

Skirt-for-all-seasons
Meg, a pull-on linen skirt with a tie-waist, is the sort of “holiday to home” piece that travels well and works with a knit as temperatures dip. Keep the belt, or swap for leather to sharpen the line.

Occasion, but relaxed
For events that call for polish without fuss, look to fluid fabrics. Shiv appears in a navy pleat and also in deep velvet for winter diaries. Either way, the cut is forgiving with the mood modern. 

Sizes on sale items can move quickly so make sure to browse our outlet section before yours is gone. Quietly confident pieces, pared back styling, and fabrics that stand up to real life - that is the brief. Explore the sale with an eye for longevity and let the edit work harder for the season ahead.