From the leather trencheveryone will be talking about to the £30 skirt that works overtime, Michelle Keegan’s latest Very collection makes a convincing case for a wardrobe refresh.
Getting dressed should be the easy part of the day. But between getting out of the door on time, figuring out what to wear to the office and remembering you have dinner plans at 7pm, finding an outfit that works for all of it can feel like a full-time job in itself.
Which is why Michelle Keegan’s style makes so much sense. She always looks put together without being too dressed up, keeps up with trends without going over the top, and wears pieces that make getting dressed every morning that little bit easier.
Now, her latest collaboration with Very has arrived, and it might just provide the autumn wardrobe inspiration we’ve been looking for.
The Midnight Edit, the 44-piece AW26 collection featuring everything from statement leather outerwear to tailored separates and party-ready pieces. Shot on the streets of London, it has a distinctly city-girl feel, with rich autumnal shades, tactile fabrics and silhouettes that work just as well for a day at your desk as they do for dinner with friends.
Prices start at £25 for knitwear and reach £250 for the premium leather trench coat. So, while there are a few investment-worthy pieces in the mix, there are also plenty of ways to update your wardrobe without spending a fortune.
The collaboration has been running since 2017, with successive collections bringing Keegan’s signature mix of wearable trends and occasion-ready dressing to the high street. The appeal is easy to understand: these are clothes designed around real-life wardrobes, where you want to look good but don't necessarily have the time, energy or budget to reinvent your style every season.
Let's start with the piece most likely to make you reconsider your outerwear collection: the Brown Belted Leather Double-Breasted Trench Coat.
Very, Womens Belted Leather Double Breasted Trench Coat - Brown
250
A good coat is one of the hardest-working things you can own. It’s what people see first, it pulls an outfit together when you’ve had approximately five minutes to get ready, and it can make the same jeans-and-jumper combination you wear every week feel completely different.
This is where Keegan’s latest leather trench comes in. Following the interest in last year's suede trench, the leather version feels like a natural autumn update. The double-breasted design gives it a classic trench silhouette, while the belted waist adds shape and makes it easy to style over everything from chunky knitwear to more streamlined evening looks.
At £250, it's undoubtedly one of the bigger purchases in the collection. But if you're looking for one statement piece to refresh the clothes you already own, this is where I'd start.
Very, Womens Sculpted Single Breasted Co Ord Blazer - Black
55
Very, Womens Lace Trim Co Ord Maxi Column Skirt - Black
30
We all have those mornings when the idea of putting together a good outfit feels like too much effort. And found a co-ord that offers an easy answer to the outfit dilemma: The Sculpted Single-Breasted Blazer and Lace-Trim Co-ord Maxi Column Skirt.
I'd wear the two together with ankle boots and a roomy tote during the day, then switch to heels and a smaller bag for dinner. And because buying a co-ord doesn't mean you have to wear it as a co-ord, both pieces have plenty of potential separately. The blazer will work with your favourite jeans, while the skirt can be paired with a chunky knit.
At £85 for both, it’s a useful wardrobe update for anyone who wants more outfit options without buying lots of individual pieces.
The best thing about The Midnight Edit is that you don't need to buy into the entire collection to make it work for you. If you're spending carefully, start with the piece that fills a gap in your wardrobe. If you already own plenty of basics, a statement coat or an interesting blouse might be the update that makes them feel new again.
Shop: Our Favourite Picks From Michelle Keegan X Very The Midnight Edit
Very, Womens Frog Fastening Suede Jacket - Burgundy
150
Very, Womens Tie Detail Wide Leg Co Ord Trousers - Burgundy
35
Very, Knitted Stripe Hanky Hem Scarf Dress - Multi
75
Very, Womens Ribbed Funnel Neck Stripe Maxi Dress - Multi
50
Very, Womens Textured Removable Scarf Belted Coat - Grey
70
Very, Womens Textured Asymmetric Hem Halterneck Top - Ivory
35
Very, Womens Ribbed Panel Soft Knit Co Ord Jumper - Grey
35
Very, Womens Ribbed Asymmetric Panelled Knit Co Ord Maxi Skirt - Grey
35
Very, Womens Shawl Collar Faux Leather Jacket - Black
50
Main image credit: Very
Anne Lora Scagliusi is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia with over a decade of international experience. She began her career in Dubai, covering major fashion events and global trends, and her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, and Glamour. Now based between Italy and the UK, Anne is rarely seen without one of her signature Self-Portrait dresses and believes that great style should be as practical as it is polished, especially when parenting a toddler.