Our Picks For Wardrobe & Style Upgrades For 2026!

The start of a brand-spanking new year is the perfect opportunity for a bit of a style refresh, ushering in a new era of personal style and really embracing your creativity through clothing choices.

Interestingly, updating your wardrobe and bringing in a few new key pieces here and there can actually also do your mental health a huge amount of good, as well - and with winter dragging on (and on, and on), no doubt we can all do with a bit of a fashionable boost at the moment!

Trying out different looks can help trigger chemical responses in the brain, releasing feel-good hormones like dopamine, which can make us feel amazing!

And, of course, dressing up in clothes that we love and which make us feel good to wear can help reduce anxiety, give us lots of lovely confidence and make us feel truly empowered… so a January style refresh sounds like exactly the kind of tonic we’ve been looking for all this time.

But where to begin?

Updating your wardrobe doesn’t have to be a bank-breaking exercise and you can easily hit all the latest trends, styles and concepts with the TOTUM team at your back. We’ve got some incredible fashion discounts on offer at the moment, so here are a few hints and tips from TOTUM HQ to help you break new style ground without flashing too much cash.

10% off everything at River Island

River Island has long been a high street stalwart, stocking absolutely everything that you need to stay fashion forward no matter what.

And now you can get your hands on all the latest styles for a whole lot less thanks to our fab deal offering you an impressive ten per cent off everything in store. Amazing!

With spring and summer just around the corner (praise the Lord!), get that TOTUM card out and start shopping.

We’ve just had a little look and the brand has got some really lovely floral-inspired items up for grabs, a collection that promises nothing but fresh romance for wardrobes the world over.

And the Premium Collection has all you could possibly want for getting dressed in 2026, as well, hitting the utilitywear fashion trend bang on. Who said being stylish had to be complicated? Not us, that’s for sure!

80% off Secret Sales

Looking at all those beautiful designer clothes and marvelling at their unique creativity can be a little devastating when you can’t afford the super-hefty price tags… but don’t forget that you’ve got your handy little TOTUM card at the ready, giving you access to all the best student discounts in the biz.

We’ve got an amazing deal running with Secret Sales at the moment, giving you the chance to own some incredible preloved designer pieces with up to 80 per cent off.

There are more than 2,000 different styles to peruse, from big fashion houses like Chanel, Dior, Valentino and a whole lot more.

Have a little browse to see what you can find - and if you’re wondering what key fashion trends for 2026 to tap into at the moment, what about going for big, bold pigmented colours for your next few pieces?

The likes of Versace, Prada, Fendi and Balenciaga have all adorned the catwalks with bright, punchy shades of late and this would be a great way to bring some light back into your life as we head into spring.

Up to 70% off Mango

One of the top trends for 2026 where fashion is concerned is oversized suiting and if this sounds like it’s right up your style street, then look no further than what Mango has to offer.

This brand is renowned for its sharp tailoring and classic silhouettes, so it would be a great place to start your search for new looks this year.

And, of course, we’ve got your back with a great little discount, giving you access to all the latest Mango styles for up to 70 per cent off (plus an extra five per cent!). We’re good to you, we know.

Up to 30% off ASOS

When you’re pushed for time, you want to shop somewhere that stocks absolutely everything in one very convenient place… and ASOS is perfect for this!

All you need to do is use the search bar to filter for what you need and away you go! Plus, thanks to our brand partnership where you can get ten per cent off almost everything you can find on the site, you’ll always be able to look your best, no matter what trends come and go.

Not sure what look to hit up next? Well, one of the top trends for 2026 is monochrome dressing, an effortlessly and enduringly stylish way to kit yourself out. Plus black and white can easily be styled up and down, so you’ll always have beautiful pieces to fall back on in times of need.

For high-end design inspiration, look at the likes of Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent and Tory burch, all of whom have been instrumental in driving this monochrome look to the top of the style charts this year.

50% off M&S

We love a bit of M&S here at TOTUM and with up to 50 per cent off brands at the moment thanks to our fab little deal that we’re now running, you can do everything from upgrading your wardrobe to refreshing your home for a whole lot less!

As for trends to tap into, we’re loving all the renewed interest we’re seeing in more textured pieces - and it looks as though ruffles and tassels are back with a vengeance right now, so why not see what M&S has to offer in this regard. Ooh la la!