There are certain styling tricks that fashionable people never really tire of. Last season - and now this season - it's the triangle scarf that has cemented itself as a timeless staple. Once reserved for glammed up '50s screen sirens and, more recently, Scandi influencers, the silk square has been reimagined as autumn's most polished accessory, tied neatly beneath shirt collars, draped over knitwear and layered beneath coats.
But as trends evolve, high street brands are beginning to reinterpret the look in more wearable ways. Rather than asking us to master the art of folding and tying scarves ourselves, M&S has cleverly built the trend into one of autumn's smartest wardrobe staples: the denim shirt dress.
M&S Denim Tie Neck Mini Shirt Dress
Part of its new Autograph collection, the Denim Tie Neck Shirt Dress combines the elegance of a neck scarf with the ease of a classic shirt dress, creating a one and done piece that's as chic as it is practical.
The tie sits beneath a sharp point collar, mimicking the shape of a perfectly styled triangle scarf without the muss or fuss of wearing an extra accessory. It's an pared back detail, but one that completely transforms the piece from a regular shirt dress into something far more unique.
Of course, we can't forget about the denim itself. Forget washed out blues - autumn is all about rich, dark indigo. Smarter than classic blue denim but just as versatile, the inky wash has become one of the season's defining shades, appearing everywhere from tailored jackets to wide leg jeans. I, for one, am a huge fan.
As for styling, I'd wear it with leather ankle boots and sheer tights now, swapping in knee-high styles once the weather really begins to shift. Add gold jewellery and a structured handbag, and you have an outfit that looks like you've spent time carefully curating every element - when really, the dress has done all the hard work for you.
