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I Taught Myself To Sew, and It’s Totally Changed the Way I See Clothes
For many, it has been a chance to reconnect with their creative side, one that usually struggles to surface in the melee of normal life. “I fell into styling after university and I found it difficult to find time to make anything or do my own alterations,” Explains stylist and Who What Wear contributor Monikh Dale. “I found a seamstress I trusted so would give her all of my purchases, but this year in lockdown I decided to get back to it. Sometimes I might fall in love with an item, but at 5’1, more often than not, I have to take it up to make it work for my frame. I love being able to create and alter something to fit my body, I find it so rewarding.” Brands such as The Fold Line, Merchant & Mills and Wool & The Gang are leading the way in modernising the home sewing market by usi...
Jumpers Are My Thing, and These Are the Ones I’d Recommend Buying
As we’re spending more time indoors and at home this year, many of us are prioritising comfort and ease when getting dressed, and so knitwear in 2020 expands far beyond simple jumpers with everything from trousers to dresses to bras having a wooly makeover. I’m certainly tempted by a lot of these elevated knitwear options, but I spend most of autumn and winter in a uniform wearing a jumper or cardigan with jeans and a blazer, and this year will be no exception. I always like to treat myself to a new knit every autumn, and so I’ve scrolled through dozens of new-in sections to find the jumpers and cardis that I think are worth buying. On the high street, Arket, Marks and Spencer and & Other Stories are my all-time favourite brands for jumpe...
5 Autumn Boot Trends That Will Last Well Into 2021 (and Beyond)
Boot weather is almost upon us, and while the closet staple might seem like your humble, everyday item, any footwear enthusiast will know, each season there’s always a plethora of new and unique styles to choose from. Whether you’re in the market for a flat, commute shoe or a sleek heel, autumn 2020 has presented us with a slew of boots for every occasion. With the A/W2020 runways as a guiding light, we’ve seen quite a few key trends emerge for this season, including over-the-knee boots which were spotted at Bottega Veneta and Victoria Beckham, as well as fashion wellies which were seen at Prada and Chloe. Aside from those, chunky track sole boots are back for another season, and combat boots have also retained their po...
Say Goodbye Blunt Cuts – Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Layered Hair
When it comes to hair tends, glossy, blunt cuts have most definitely reigned supreme as of late. For the last few years, we have found ourselves swooning over glossy, glass-like lengths and adding all of the blunt bob inspiration to our saved folders on Instagram. There’s no doubt that blunt cuts have had their fair share of love. But now, there’s a new hair trend on the horizon. In a surprising turn of events, layered hair is back. Gone are the days of virtually snatching the scissors off of the hairdresser whenever they utter the phrase “Let’s get some nice layers in there.”It’s officially time to embrace choppier, textured styles once more. But what does opting for a layered style actually entail? This is everything experts want you to know about layered hair. You Deserve to Make M...
I Just Found the Best Autumn-Ready Buys From Marks and Spencer, Topshop and H&M
With the end of August in sight, the high street’s autumn edits are dropping thick and fast. The weather might not have turned yet, but we’re already planning ahead and deciding which cold weather staples we’ll be unearthing from the depths of our wardrobes, which items we’ll donate and, finally, if there’s any holes that need to be filled for the season ahead. We have to say, this year’s edit is looking better than ever, and brands have really gone to town on premium-looking, elevated basics that will slide seamlessly into your autumn/winter capsule. All of the below can be mixed-and-matched according to your needs: For example, H&M’s ribbed knitted dress can be dressed-up with knee-high boots, or ...
13 Ways to Make Your Leggings More Fancy
Leggings seem to yo-yo in and out of favour within fashion circles, but in 2020, the chicest of dressers are revisiting black leggings. Tight-fitting trousers are rapidly regaining popularity, as many influencers and buyers are wearing skinny jeans and slim-fitting leggings—and not just with slippers for waist-up outfits for Zoom calls. The key to making them feel 2020 is to play with proportions, however, and contrast the tightness of the legs with oversize knitwear, huge boots and smart pieces you wouldn’t typically expect to wear with leggings. Think of black leggings as your base layer. Then, add on either a pair of chunky tread-sole or hiking boots or elegant knee-high leather boots, and pile on the expensive-looking knitwear, from zip-front jumpers to camel crew-neck...
Still Haven’t Found Your Go-To Moisturiser? Try Out These Super Affordable Ones
We’ve all had those moments when we’ve bought a new dress and unceremoniously ignored all of the other dresses in our wardrobe, upon its arrival. Well, it seems that a lot of us have been doing the same with skincare. There’s so many juicy, exciting and hardworking products out there. From applying droppers of active packed serums to at-home peels, the options are endless. So, the moisturiser has kind of been pushed to the back of the bathroom cabinet. With so many affordable skincare brands on the scene who’ve chucked out all of the filler and noise and focus on the ingredients that work–spending tons on a moisturiser isn’t the norm anymore. Plus, our skin changes quite often and there’s nothing quite like the disappointment of buying ...
This Trend Is Set To Make Your Eyebrow Troubles A Thing Of The Past
Honestly, I’m over eyebrows. I’m skilled at many beauty things, but eyebrows aren’t one of them. I can’t master the perfect symmetry, I have zero energy to rectify mistakes and the products just don’t excite me. That was until I kept stumbling on eyebrow pens that mimic the results of microblading or brow lamination treatments. I usually wear a few products, but mainly Benefit Precisely, My Brow (£21), so when they recently launched their Brow Microfilling Pen, I had to give it a go and see if it was a worthy upgrade. Seeing as they’re such a go-to brand for all things brows. Whenever I see the word pen next to eyebrows, I have awful flashbacks of when my teen self used a black liquid liner in lieu of eyebrow pencil. Luckil...
These Are The 6 Trends Net-A-Porter Is Championing For Autumn
When new season trends arrive, often it can be difficult to know exactly which styles are worth investing in. You may be wondering which trends have been translated practically for the real world? Which will gain popularity amongst the fashion set? And which ones will stand the test of time, remaining relevant for seasons to come? Thankfully, there are a few experts around who have knowledge in this exact area with the ability to predict precisely which trends we’re likely to see. Enter, Elizabeth von der Goltz, Net-a-Porter’s Global Buying Director. In an effort to understand the season ahead, Who What Wear Editor, Emma Spedding tapped Von der Goltz to find out exactly which products Net-a-Porter has bought into most heavily for Autumn/Winter 2020, an...
The Under-£100 High-Street Buys That’ll Brighten-Up Your Autumn
Here at Who What Wear UK, we firmly believe that you don’t need to part with serious cash to get your hands on that perfect mood-lifting look, and with the high street offering up plenty of winning spring buys right now (thank you, Arket, Mango, H&M et al), giving your wardrobe a refresh just got a little bit easier. Add to this the fact that the high street is longer reserved for transient trends (and instead, developing its offering of time-tested staples) and you’ve got yourself a winning combo. Case in point: On our wish lists this month is everything from H&M’s chic grey-blue blazer and Arket’s knitted vest to Mango’s autumn midi dress and M&S’ util...
If You Hate Fluoro, You’ll Love These Minimalist Sports Brands
I’m a strong believer in finding workout gear you genuinely love and feel good in. Otherwise, how are you going to get the motivation to do the exercise? It’s a rule I stick to. Now, over the past few years, there’s been a real influx of bold, brightly coloured workout gear, and you know what? Not everyone’s on board. If you’re all about the pared-back, minimalist aesthetic out of the gym, you’re probably all about that vibe when you’re on the treadmill too. So if you’re not a fan of fluoro and leopard print, which brands can you turn to for a simple workout look? You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautifu...
My Saved Tab on Instagram Is Full of Perfect September Outfits
I’ll be the first to admit that I spend a lot of time on Instagram, especially during the pandemic. While I might have lost the plot to films and TV shows I’m “watching” thanks to endless scrolling, I have something to show for it: great outfit ideas. And in my line of work, that matters. As you might imagine, I see an endless array of outfit combinations, and while there are plenty that aren’t quite right, there are many that stop me in my tracks. Case in point: I’ve followed Amy Julliette Lefévre (who goes by the IG handle @lefevrediary) for a while, and a few weeks ago, I came across the perfect outfit—an oversize blazer, a white T-shirt, jeans and slouchy socks with classic white trainers. The look was pure 2020: modern but ...
