Plus: The meaning behind the Princess of Wales's bold Bafta fashion and 7 British roads rich in history and beauty
 |  |  | By Lisa Armstrong,
HEAD OF FASHION | | | Well, that was a January and a half wasn’t it? Two sets of M&S thermal leggings later and I’m just about warming up. By the way, if you find tights itchy or claustrophobic, sometimes thermal leggings and socks can feel more comfortable. I have no idea why, although presumably it’s to do with the fabrics. You need boots of course, to hide the join.
Speaking of M&S, the Fashion Desk went undercover – i.e. walked into our nearest store – to see what, if anything, could truly pass the Style Test. We were pleasantly surprised – and simultaneously horrified. When it’s good – cashmere, unexpectedly well-cut jeans and trousers, some great “silky” blouses and a really knockout pair of kitten heel slingbacks – M&S is really, really good. When it’s bad, it’s horrid. If only it could slough off the zillions of below par products it has the makings of a stop off on the stylish shopper’s itinerary… Let’s see what happens when it opens those 20 new flagships across our benighted high streets.
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Lisa | | | | | | Must-read of the day My quest to find stylish clothes at M&S |  | | | | The company recently announced plans to open 20 new upgraded stores, but will they also be revamping merchandise? | | | | One whole year. Just £49.
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