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30 Winter Coats That Understood the Chic-But-Affordable Assignment
When it comes to adding new items to our wardrobe, none go through the same level of scrutiny that we put coats through. We want them to be versatile, look good, feel good and elevate whatever we choose to wear underneath. That’s a lot. Throw adhering to a budget into the mix, and it might sound like you’re setting yourself up for failure—that it would be impossible to find a coat that ticks all of these boxes. Thankfully, I’ve always liked a challenge. Call it stubbornness or overconfidence, but I was sure I could find at last a handful of coats that fit the above brief—and, when I put my mind to it, I found 24 of them, which I’ve outlined for you below. My edit features coats that understood the assignment. Chic without being bank account–busting, ...
I’ve Done the Research—These Are the 6 Prettiest Print Trends of 2023
Bright colours are all well and good but, in my humble opinion, nothing makes your outfits more fun or unique to you than prints. For the longest time I’ve avoided anything too patterned, choosing instead to focus on building a wardrobe of classics. However, in doing so, I’ve lost much of the joy that should go hand-in-hand with fashion. As such, I’ve made it something of a style resolution for the year to invest in some playful printed items to balance out my current collection of basics. Handily, I just so happened to be given the task of finding the best print trends of 2023, meaning I was able to do my own sartorial research on the clock. For this, I immersed myself in Who What Wear’s extensive library of spring/summer 2023 runway imagery, spending hours p...
In Search of New Fashion Inspo for 2023? Ditch Your Trousers and Show Your Knickers
Looking to flex your fashion credentials at the start of 2023? Then it’s time to ditch the trousers. Yes, really. The emerging trend of the season is to lose your bottoms in favour of wearing just a pair of tights or simply showing off your underwear sans leg coverage. Before you think we’ve had one too many Baileys over New Year, let us enlighten you. And trust us, it’s actually kind of chic. The trouserless trend was a regular at the spring/summer 23 catwalks, which pave the way for fashion inspiration for the coming season. And the trend has already been adopted by a handful of celebrities. Take, for example, the Bottega Veneta show. Creative Director Matthieu Blazy layered a chunky knit over a white top and paired it with black briefs, tights, and pointed heels. No tr...
Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Trends: 21 Expert-Approved Looks You Need to See
It’s time to talk spring/summer 2023 fashion trends! Spanning four cities, over 350 designer showcases and more celebrity model moments than you can shake a roll of body tape at, ask anyone in attendance, and they’ll tell you that Fashion Month was back at its biggest and brightest for spring/summer 2023. Having pivoted from perching on the front row to sitting in front of our laptops (cup of tea in hand) for the past few seasons, we expected some designers to entirely forgo the frivolity of “real-life” fashion shows in favour of the digital experience. This, however, was not the case; in fact, not a single virtual invitation landed in my inbox. Instead, with a 45% increase in shows compared to autumn/winter, designers appeared to come to the collective ag...
My Hair Has Never Looked Better Than When I Tried This Quick Treatment
When you work in fashion and beauty, there’s no better time than the beginning of a new season. New seasons mean new collections to wear, products to try, weather to dress for and often, a refreshed cycle of trends to discover. With more micro-trends emerging every day on social media, we’ve noticed a shift away from traditional beauty trends as people move towards feel-good beauty regimens that harness their personal styles and moods. This is also the case with hair—just ask any hairdresser in the know (or refer to our beauty editor, as I often do), and they’ll tell you that whether you’re after a lob or a bob, want to go blonder or try the copper colour of the moment, it’s all about making the trend work for your hair, not making your hair work for the trend...
Hailey Bieber Is Responsible for the Return of This Controversial Leggings Trend
When fashion items are deemed “out,” they fall into one of two categories. Either they’ve simply hit their peak for the time being and are expected to return to grace in the future, or they’re so hated by then that we collectively promise never to wear them again. Leather leggings, similar to extra-low-rise jeans and whale tails, fell into the latter group. But just like its neighbours on the list, the controversial legging style is unexpectedly back. For proof, see Hailey Bieber. During her and Kylie Jenner’s trip to Aspen for New Year’s Eve, the model and Rhode founder was spotted downtown wearing an all-black après-ski outfit consisting of an oversize, belted Saint Laurent coat, sunglasses, and a Le 5 À 7 shoulder bag as well as Lo...
Rita Ora Continues Her Naked-Dress Era in a Sheer Lace Skirt and Matching Bra for NYE
As Rita Ora’s schedule increased in 2022, her clothes decreased. The singer fully embraced the naked dress trend and completed the year in homage to the sheer style. Celebrating New Year’s Eve abroad alongside her parter, Taika Waititi, and best friend and former TOWIE star Vas J Morgan, Ora opted for a totally see-through black lace ensemble to ring in 2023. Straight from the spring/summer 23 Dolce & Gabbana runway, Ora’s look started with a gothic black lace strapless balconette bra and high-waisted briefs. A matching black lace maxi skirt was pulled over the top as she accessorised with co-ordinated opera gloves, statement earrings, layers of bangles and necklaces including a gothic cross pendant. She kept her blonde hair curly and loose, while adding graphic eyeli...
These Under-£50 Basics Are the Foundation of Every Great Winter Outfit
While I still look to my classic capsule wardrobe pieces—the white shirt, oversized blazer and good-quality T-shirt, to name a few—my winter basics are all about being comfy and cosy, but this doesn’t mean boring. There’s no rule that basics have to be neutral or that they can’t have detail, as this can often make cheaper pieces appear more expensive. Just look at the collared jumpers that are all over the high street, for example. Naturally, knitwear is what the rest of my wardrobe has to work around at this time of year, and this can be anything from the humble beige jumper to the more recent addition of the fleece. Add to this high-neck tops you can layer under a collared jumper or dress for extra warmth, loose-fit trousers to wear over tights and luxe c...
I’m A Stylist—11 Fresh Outfit Formulas I’ll Definitely Be Trying This Year
Everyone needs to refresh their outfit roster from time to time. Fact. Even hardcore minimalists and capsule wardrobe devotees can become fatigued with their everyday uniform. We’re only human, after all. Do combinations that were once fresh and exciting feel increasingly stale with each wear? That’s par for the course. If you ate the same breakfast every single morning, you’d probably get bored of that, too. The good news is you don’t have to overhaul your closet or part with tons of your hard-earned cash to rediscover your love of getting dressed. Like changing up your porridge toppings, sometimes small styling tweaks are all it takes. And you can hold me to this advice, because I’ve resolved to step outside ...
I’m 51 and Have Finally Worked Out My Perfect Capsule Wardrobe
If anyone knows whether an item is worth buying or not, it’s Tracey Lea Sayer. Having been in the business of fashion for over 30 years now, Lea Sayer is a style insider who says it like it is. She wants her clothes to work hard for the money and is a dab hand when it comes to hunting down timeless high-street pieces. In addition to sharing her knowledge as fashion director at Fabulous magazine, she charts her own wardrobe over at @TraysLounge. Her outlook is about buying less, buying better and restyling what you already own. This month, she shares the capsule wardrobe she has finally fathomed out. Over to you, Tray! Five years ago, I dragged myself kicking and screaming onto social media. Instagram started as a s...
We’re Consciously Uncoupling From These 11 Fashion Things
Just like Gwyneth and Chris, we all have moments in life when we need to press pause, take stock and realise that, well, things just aren’t working out. And while it might be tempting to impose a military-style fitness regimen or puritanical diet purely because it’s January, we say stop weighing yourself down with unachievable goals; instead focus on letting go of the things that didn’t serve you in 2022. And trust us—there are plenty of them. So forget sit-ups and Slimfast, because we’ve brought you the 11 fashion things we’re consciously uncoupling from. While there were plenty of positive developments in the industry, there’s always room for improvement. We try to focus on long-lasting style, that lets you express yourself and feel good...
I’m a Shopping Expert—25 M&S Pieces That Make Up the Perfect Workwear Capsule
I won’t lie—I largely overlooked Marks and Spencer until quite recently. It took a few nudges from friends (who mainly recommended its denim offering) for me to finally realise the value in M&S’ fuss-free, timeless and well-made clothing. And these qualities are especially crucial if you’re seeking smart pieces and quality tailoring without an intimidating price tag attached. For work, you want your outfit to be smart, practical and professional, and M&S ticks all of these boxes. Plus, the high street hero isn’t afraid to back the trends, so if you’re someone who likes bringing their fashion sense into the office, you’ll be well taken care of. But don’t take my word for it; keep scrolling to see and shop...
