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Kate Middleton Relies on These Dresses, and so Do I
Everything from the chic belted blazer dresses that flatter in all the right places to the floaty green number Middleton wore on the recent Caribbean tour proves why she and so many fashion people choose Self-Portrait for occasions when they want to feel stylish and polished. And since we’re currently in the throes of a summer packed with events like weddings, parties, Wimbledon and the races, we thought it was a good time to round up the very best Self-Portrait dresses from its latest collections. Keep scrolling for 25 of our favourite styles, from go-to designs that have been a part of the Self-Portrait family for many years (we told you they were classic) to brand-new shapes we’ve fallen for this year. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagine...
No Doubt About It—These Are The 5 Biggest Dress Trends Of the Summer
When spring/summer 2022 hit the runways back in September, we couldn’t wait to share the hottest new styles. With a special place in our hearts for dresses, we knew that this year had plenty of new offerings that we’d desperately want to try. After a good few seasons of repeating dress trends—puff sleeves, smock dresses and wrap dresses, to name a few—summer 2022 is all about new shapes. And finally, it’s time to show them off. Hemlines have hiked up this year. Naked dresses aren’t just for red carpets anymore. The coolest designers are doing very clever and covetable things with draping. There’s also some evolution of the classics: The knitted dress is getting a slimmer-fit and ribbed (it has to be ribbed) upgrade; the mini, which has been gaining ...
“Love Island” Host Laura Whitmore’s Clothes Are Up For Grabs in an eBay Auction
“Love Island” super fans, we’re going to let you in on a little secret: you can get your hands on the exact outfits that host Laura Whitmore has worn throughout the series. And it’s all for a good cause. Around 200 million tonnes of clothes end up in landfill every single year in the UK. So, in a bid to beat the fast fashion crisis, “Love Island” committed to dressing its presenter and contestants exclusively in secondhand clothing from eBay. And now, after being worn on screen in Mallorca, some of these preloved items are being resold in a public auction on the show’s sponsor’s site. So, whether you’ve had your head turned by Whitmore’s denim jumpsuit or have got your eye on one of her vintage floral dresses, you better act fast....
I’m a Shopping Expert—30 New-In Pieces I’d Recommend to Anyone Who’d Listen
As a Who What Wear UK editor specifically focused on finding the very best shopping buys for you, I spend an awful lot of time scrolling through brands’ new-in sections. And when I’m not combing websites for standout pieces, I’m usually in-store trying them on, which means I get an even better idea of what new things are actually worth buying. I feel the fabrics and get to grips with the fits and detailing, all of which helps me recommend only top-tier products when I write these articles. I come across so many great pieces, but some are just better than others—like next-level good. And those are usually the pieces that end up on my own wish list (and often in my own wardrobe). So I thought I’d create a space here to collate all these truly amazing new-in buys each month and pass on the kn...
I Popped Into M&S and Was Blown Away by These 10 Summer Pieces
It’s been a challenging year for most high-street retailers, but walking into M&S was surprisingly refreshing. It was the first time in quite a few months I felt that I had walked into a shop and found several outfit options I could easily walk out in right then and there—not to mention how stress-free it is shopping somewhere that cuts true to size (or, if anything, a little on the generous side), and it really feels like it has everyone in mind when designing each piece. From polished tee-and-skirt combos to longline linen tunic dresses and everyday tea dresses, prepare to be impressed by the 10 pieces that I found that work just as well for a summer in the city as they will on a getaway. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Date...
From Hailey to Zendaya, These Are the Boots Fragrances A-Listers Actually Buy
Because A-list celebrities have access to the most expensive and exclusive skincare, makeup and fragrances, it’s easy to assume that they use these expensive beauty products exclusively. And while they most likely have an impressive collection of eye-wateringly expensive fragrances, you might be surprised to hear that some of their favourite perfumes can be found in your local Boots. Yes, really. It turns out that celebrities such as Kate Moss and Gigi Hadid love an affordable fragrance just as much as we do. After all, not everyone can drop £200 on a new fragrance, but affordable fragrances on the other hand allow you to build a fragrance wardrobe over time. So you can have an everyday signature scent for the daytime and then opt for something a little more excit...
This Easy Dress Trend Is the Most Expensive-Looking Around
Luckily, the high street has cottoned on to how great this effortless dress style is, and this summer we’re seeing a number of similar, yet equally expensive-looking styles pop up at some of our go-to brands. COS, Arket and & Other Stories have the best versions in my opinion, but there’s also iterations at H&M, and some more premium options at Reformation. Coming in mostly black, white and neutral colours, this dress is a minimalist’s dream, and the kind of style even non-dress people can get on board with. Keep scrolling to shop the best tank top dresses our editors are adding to their carts as we speak… 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 Beau...
The Top 7 Summer Trends, According to J.Crew’s TikTok-Viral Head Designer
“The whole point of classics is that they will never go out of style, and J.Crew is synonymous with pieces that you will wear season after season, every year. The design team is constantly refining the classics to make sure the proportions feel modern. Clothes do have personality if you can believe it, and these small tweaks can make a big difference.” “For example,” she continued, “giving the relaxed-fit shirt just the amount of oversize shape that it reads cool but still flattering for example is something we work on constantly, and makes all of the difference in your experience of wearing it. Also taking a classic fabric like linen and putting it in a bloomer shape gives new life to a very iconic ‘coastal grandmother‘ fabric.” You Deserve t...
I’m a Plus-Size Model Who Wears What I Want, When I Want
For as long as I can remember, I have loved fashion. I would always watch my mum getting ready to go out, totally fascinated by her and the creative way she would put outfits together. Even at a young age, I knew she was incredibly stylish. During my formative teenage years, I would always ask to borrow my mum’s clothes from the ‘80s and at only 11 years old I had already decided that my ambition in life was to become a fashion designer in order to make my own creations. I simply adored clothes but as I travelled through the secondary school system, disordered eating put paid to that passion and my dream of pursuing a career in the industry started to fizzle out. I struggled to accept my body and did not like the way I looked in clothes—putting on any outfit, it didn’t matter what, made me...
42 of the Best New-In Pieces From Mango, COS, & Other Stories and Arket
COS’s star buys for spring/summer are the illustrious waistcoat and tailored trousers (great together, brilliant apart), which look and feel just as luxe in real life. Meanwhile, over at Arket, basics (namely T-shirts and denim) are the pieces to zone in on first. They’re crafted from higher-quality materials renowned in the fashion industry to withstand years of wear. Its arsenal exceeds basics, and for summer, you’ll find dresses aplenty, leather accessories and chic swimsuits. Fabric is something I’m most intrigued by, and & Other Stories, Arket and COS are appeasing the more conscious shoppers among us. With innovative textiles such as Naia and the increased use of Lyocell, the materials are produced more consciously and with longe...
A French Designer Told Me the Top 5 Jewellery Trends for 2022
With so many jewellery trends out there, it can be a tad overwhelming to sort through the noise. That’s why I love to tap experts in the field to offer their professional (and impeccably stylish) takes. For this story, I’ve interviewed Caroline Muller, co-founder of Paris-based jewellery boutique Mad Lords. She’s expertly curated her beautiful boutique on Rue Saint-Honoré with a mix of French and American brands—including Jacquie Aiche, Hoorsenbuhs, Maria Tash, Foundrae, and more. As she previously worked for LVMH and Ralph Lauren, it’s safe to say Muller knows a thing or two about luxury style. In addition to the Paris location, Muller and her husband launched stores in Deauville and Saint-Tropez. Scroll down to read about and shop he...
The Shoe Trend Everyone’s Wearing With Jeans, Dresses and Bikinis
Every fashion editor can tell you that shoes are arguably the most important (and often overlooked) part of what makes or breaks an outfit. We scour through Instagram and watch endless looks come down the runway, but if the shoes aren’t right, it’s lost its luster in a matter of seconds. Call us extra if you will, but I know that we aren’t the only shoe-obsessed people out there—the fashion set and our dear readers (yes, you) are known to love a good pair of shoes just as much as we do. So when it comes to shoes that have our stamp of approval, which ones are currently top of mind for us? While there’s always a roaster of great shoe trends worth mentioning, none have held our attention as much as the return of platform sandals. Platforms ma...
