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Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Trends: The 21 Looks Experts Are Backing
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...
The Shoes Fashion People Will Wear With the Anti-Skinny-Jeans Trend This Year
While skinny jeans will always be around (they basically fall into the “classic” category), relaxed jeans have been the denim cut du jour among the fashion crowd for the last few seasons. And yes, the baggy-jeans trend will hold strong in 2023 as well. There are a smattering of items that pair flawlessly with anti-skinny jeans, but I thought I’d highlight the specific shoe silhouettes style setters will probably gravitate toward the most this year. Below, you’ll uncover the jeans-and-footwear combos that are easy and effortlessly chic. As a preview, you’ll uncover the flats that feel quite elevated with the ever-so-popular puddle jeans. Keep scrolling for more, including visual and shopping inspiration. You Deserve to Make Money Even W...
Dua Lipa’s Cheeky NYE Outfit Included a Sparkling Minidress and Exposed Thong
If there’s anyone who can make throwback Y2K fashion trends feel current, it’s Dua Lipa. The singer spent much of 2022 wearing a mix of retro outfits including double denim, low-rise miniskirts, and neon catsuits, and she’s showing no signs of changing her style up for 2023. True to form, Lipa rang in the new year wearing that divisive Y2K trend: the exposed thong. Posting a carousel of photos from her New Year’s Eve celebrations, the “Potion” singer wore a silver and pink iridescent halterneck mini dress with statement star drop earrings. The look featured a seriously low back, so low that it exposed her bright white thong that was pulled up to sit above her hips. Lipa posed for a series of snaps showing the cheeky detail as she teamed her look with kne...
Our Editors Won’t Buy Certain Items This Year, But They Are Considering These 5
Here at Who What Wear, we spend a lot of time talking about where to shop, which trends to buy into, and the specific designer and high-street pieces that have caught our attention. But do you ever wonder which items actually make it into our editors’ wardrobes? If the answer is yes, you’ll be happy to hear that I’ve found out exactly what my colleagues will be buying this season—and which looks they’ll be passing on. My main take-away? They’re a particular bunch and they like what they like. And I love that. It’s an important reminder that fashion is incredibly individual, and what appeals to the masses won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. From one editor’s rejection of a huge 2023...
5 Expensive-Looking Winter Outfits You Can Recreate on a Budget
It might be the season of blanket-sized scarves, triple socks and coats that resemble duvets, but you don’t have to sacrifice your personal style to survive the cold snap. It’s 2023 (gulp), so by now, designers big and small have figured out how to make clothing that’s practical and beautiful. And we couldn’t be more grateful. That being said, stocking up on winter clothing can leave quite a dent in your bank balance. Think about it: cold-appropriate items are heavier, thicker, and made from insulating fabrics—which are generally more expensive. From leather boots to wool-blend knitwear, it all starts adding up quickly. But even if you’re on a budget, there are plenty of options on the high street that look and feel more costly than ...
I Hate Shopping for Jeans, but This Zara Pair Just Changed Everything
Hands up if you hate shopping for jeans! Yep, I’m never alone on this quest. Whether tall or short, slim or curvy, straight size or extended, finding the perfect pair of jeans is always an epic task. It doesn’t matter whether you’re after the perfect pair of high-street straight-legs, a wide-leg silhouette or even some cargos, every person and every body has unique requirements. Which I why I have just generally avoided even buying jeans over the past couple of decades. I have a few (very old) trusty pairs that I do depend upon—a dark wash cropped kick-flare from MiH (a brand that is no longer around, but I really wish it), a mom jean from Boyish (quite good for petites) and some black skinnies from Mother (always such a comfy denim brand). But recently my ̶...
6 Classic Winter Outfits Everyone Is Wearing In Paris Right Now
By now you may be familiar with my fondness for all things Parisian, so much so that I’ve ending up splitting my time between London and Paris. Like most Francophiles, I’ve inherited a Parisian touch to my style, and recently I’ve clocked the smooth transition French women demonstrate with their outfit choices as we flow from summer to winter. Although the French uniform feels rich with summer classics like barely-there slip dresses, French women’s style in the winter is particularly clever. They’ve mastered the ability to effortlessly adapt their nonchalant style when the brazen temperatures hit by crafting a collection of fundamental pieces that are interchangeable and timeless. As dreamy as it may be, Paris gets bitterly cold in the winter, so there’s ...
I Have Zero Doubts That 2023 Is Going to Be the Year of Samba Sneakers
Every so often, a designer or brand releases something that’s destined to be a hit. Take that Totême shearing coat, or The Row’s A-lister-approved flats, for example. It might take a little time to gain traction, and sometimes it bubbles under the surface until a celeb sighting elevates it to ‘must-have’ status. Of course, there’s usually the disappointment of realising said item has a hefty price tag attached. But recently, we’ve caught on to the next big it-trainer, and the good news is it’s reasonably affordable. The adidas Samba sneaker has garnered quite the fan base over the past couple of months. Costing around the £100-mark, depending on which iteration you buy, this isn’t a transient shoe that you’ll only...
Boots to Wear With Skirts? We’ve Decoded 8 Specific Styles That Work Best
Any trouser-phobe will tell you that skirts aren’t only for summer; they open up a world of styling opportunities come winter, too. All you need are the perfect boots to pair with them. This season, however, it seems there are more boot options to choose from than ever before—hiker, thigh-high, combat, lace-up, Western, to name but a few—which in turn makes deciphering which styles look best with which outfits all the more difficult. So shifting our focus back to the aforementioned skirt, we decided to uncover the best boots to wear with skirts, with a little help from some of our fashion friends. Keep scrolling to see eight flawless boot-and-skirt pairings. Then, proceed to shop everything you need to re-create the look for yourself. You Deserve to M...
Florence Pugh Bravely Wore the Trousers I Wouldn’t Dare Wear to the Airport
I use the term brave quite loosely here, but in the context of airport outfits, Florence Pugh’s is just that. In my opinion, airport outfits live and die by what trousers you wear. Choose a pair that’s uncomfortable or annoying in the least, and you may quickly have regrets while waiting in line at security. Pugh, who was photographed landing at LAX this week, wore trousers that I’d wear in life but certainly not to the airport. So what made these pants an airport “no” for me? Nothing more than the fact that they’re white. While her trousers look quite comfortable, the fact that they’re so light in colour pretty much guarantees that I’d get them dirty in an airport and on the plane. If you’re confident that...
9 Totally Ageless Trends That Work in Your 20s, 30s, 40s and Beyond
That being said, we all know how easy it can be to recognise that something is true and yet still struggle to switch off that critical inner voice. You know, the one that has you doubting whether certain trends are for you. Well, let me provide you with proof that you can and should wear whatever you want at any age, using the key 2023 trends as examples. The catwalks for the upcoming season offered up an abundance of uplifting looks for everyone to embrace. From dopamine-boosting colourways to inventive fabrications, there’s so much to get excited about as we head into the New Year. And trust me, once you try out some of these looks, you’ll be loyal to them for the long-haul. Just keep scrolling for the nine ageless trends that everyone will be wearing this year...
These Under-£75 Fashion Buys Could Pass as Designer—Trust Me
Finding affordable pieces that look expensive is no easy feat. Most of us are on a budget when buying clothes, but that doesn’t mean we’re willing to settle for low-quality items that will last little longer than a day. There’s no disappointment like your new favourite jumper pilling after a handful of wears. Though difficult, hunting down premium-looking styles that don’t break the bank is not an impossible task. You just need to know where to look and what to look for, and until you do, we’re here to help. For us, the key is to pay attention to fabrics and silhouettes, and use past experiences to inform your purchases. If you’ve previously bought a shirt that looked tired after one trip through the wash...
