Our top 10 picks from the M&S autumn/winter 2012 womenswear range

Jacquard print is all over M&S' Gothic Romance collection, particularly in the trouser department. These gold ones stood out for us
M&S Woman Top £35, M&S Woman trouser £35, Necklace £29.50, Belt £15, Bag £25, Rings £25, £12.50, £9.50, Shoes £35 Photograph: Marks & Spencer

Ahem, did someone say Victoria Beckham? Yes, this dress, from their Modern Military collection, does bare more than a passing resemblance to VB's design, but consider it an affordable homage, won't you?
Autograph Dress £69, Leather Gloves £35, Boots £75 Photograph: Marks & Spencer

The Demure collection was a clear favourite for team Guardian, as was this art deco era shift dress
Limited Collection Dress £39.50, Bag £29.50, Shoes £35 Photograph: Marks & Spencer

We love that M&S has brought the sleek, 60s era coats that Raf Simons showed in his last collection for Jil Sander to the high street with their own soft pink version
Autograph Coat £129, Autograph Top £49.50, Autograph Skirt £29.50 Photograph: Marks & Spencer

And still on the Mad Men era, the big coats and cigarette trousers look was a stand-out feature of the M&S A/W collections
M&S Woman Coat £95, Autograph Top £39.50, M&S Woman Trouser £22, Shoes £35, Bag £29.50 Photograph: Marks & Spencer

M&S and jumpers go together like Beyonce and Jay-Z. Steel yourself for some great winter prints
M&S Woman Coat £89, Hat £19.50, M&S Woman Jumper £35, Indigo Trouser £29.50, Belt £25, Footglove Shoes £39.50 Photograph: Marks & Spencer

Underwear-wise, there was a lovely bit of hold-y in-y shape-y up-y in this lace slip
Rose lace shaping slip £37.50, Shoes £49.50 Photograph: Marks & Spencer

Back on the jacquard tip, it is possible, should you desire, to clothe yourself in big, shiny patterns from head to toe (#ifyoudare)
M&S Woman Jacket £49.50, M&S Woman Trouser £35, M&S Woman Top £35, Shoes £49.50, Bracelet £12.50, Ring £9.50, Earrings £15 Photograph: Marks & Spencer

Another lurvely jumper which made its way onto our wishlist
M&S Woman Jumper £39.50, Indigo Trouser £29.50 Photograph: Marks & Spencer

We couldn't let you go without one more nod to the coats. This cobalt blue number nips at Zara's 'we rule high street jackets which look dead posh' heels, really, doesn't it?
Autograph coat £89, Autograph top £35, Autograph trousers £99, bag £39.50 Photograph: Marks & Spencer