New season looks with Marks and Spencer

For many of us, holidays are over and it's time to get back into work mode, but after weeks of cruising around town in whatever you want to wear, it's easy to get into a rut and just rotate through the same old pieces once you're back in the swing of things.

The best way to break the 'I have nothing to wear' cycle is to stock up on a few standout and stylish pieces that can hold their own on days when you need to get ready in a hurry. Or put a little extra spring in your step ...