With its pared-back nonchalance and minimalist silhouettes, The Frankie Shop isn’t one of those brands that fight for attention on the feeds of Instagram’s best dressed. In typical French fashion, it’s a brand that somehow managed to garner cult-like status without having to really try that hard, which is no mean feat in a digitalised fashion landscape that fights tooth and nail for those much-coveted clicks. Yet once you’ve clocked the brand, you start to see it everywhere you go: an oversized blazer thrown over a pair of straight-leg jeans, a colour-pop tracksuit paired with Velcro sandals or a clever cutout knit rubbing shoulders with a chunky chain necklace. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dat...
So what makes it so great? Well, being knitted means it will still keep the current chill out, yet the creamy colour feels fresh and spring-ready. The wrap shape is really adaptable to a range of body shapes and looks great with bare legs as we transition through the seasons. Plus, it feels polished enough for office days paired with boots and even date nights, for which I’d probably add some chunky gold jewellery, but also comfy for weekends with easy trainers. Knit dresses are inherently versatile, and although they’ve been a big trend over the last couple of years, this style is definitely classic enough to last many more seasons to come. See? I told you it was good. Keep scrolling to shop my new favourite & Other Stories dress, as well as so...
Once we hit the March 1 milestone, mentally, I left winter behind and went full throttle into spring. Even if the weather takes some time to catch up, it’s never too early to be experimenting with your new-season looks, and I’ve been putting in the hours, refining my wardrobe for spring so that you can fast-track. You may have already read our spring/summer 2022 trend report to get the lowdown on the hottest trends to have on your radar this season, but which of these runway looks actually work in reality? I’ve been putting them to the test and started wearing various key items and combinations already, so I’m going to show you which of these new-in ideas have been most successful and how you can adapt them to work for you both on chillier days as well as when th...
By now we’ve managed to work out some common threads between these affordable but expensive-looking outfits, from the brands that pop up the most to the specific styles that always make a look feel polished. The key, we’ve discovered, is to keep it classic since the high street does elevated basics so well. So as we head into spring, we thought what better time to round up the seven items to look out for that will elevate your wardrobe for the new season ahead without breaking the bank. From beautiful shirting to minimalist blazers, these are the pieces that will instantly make your 2022 wardrobe feel more polished without the price tag. Keep scrolling to shop. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looki...
If there’s one thing I know, it’s dresses. My wardrobe is full of them, and I wear them 99.9% of the time. I’ve always struggled with casual dressing (long-time Who What Wear readers will have repeatedly read about my ongoing struggle with denim—sorry to be a bore!), so easy, good-looking frocks are my most trusted fashion staple. I have affordable dresses that I wear each and every week. I have special, more expensive versions that come out for important occasions or big meetings. I have those in-between, mid-priced options that bridge the gap between casual and fancy days. I own styles that are ultra summery and best for heatwaves and holiday packing, but I’ve also got a fair number of clever, trans-seasonal styles that can work layered up and with tights in winte...
Confession: At Who What Wear, we often use NET-A-PORTER as a bit of a ready-made shopping edit for the new season. Without fail, it highlights those brands you need to take note of—like Christopher John Rodgers, Rave Review and Petar Petrov—alongside the silhouettes and styles that are destined to hit big over the coming months. Of course, it’s our job to narrow down this selection even further, editing and curating until we have an easily digestible selection of items that we’re sure you’re going to love. 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 Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and...
As someone who lives in London and has classic wardrobe taste, I lean on my trench coat from the first sign of spring to the last days of summer. It’s one of the hardest-working pieces in my capsule. And that’s mainly because I find it to be the most efficient and effective way to make any spring outfit look expensive. Invest in the perfect trench, and feeling good about your outfit at this time of year becomes a whole lot easier. Trust me. The best part is they go with everything. I layer mine over neutrals, usually relaxed tailoring for the office and classic blue jeans at the weekend. But if you’re a maximalist, a trench also provides the perfect anchor to pull all your bright and printed outfits together. If you haven’t already found The One or ...
One of the best things about my job is, obviously, the beauty products. Yes, I sometimes get frustrated with them for a multitude of reasons, but show me a loving relationship without a little up and down, and I wouldn’t believe it was real! You can always rely on new beauty releases to send a buzz through the beauty industry. With its constant evolution and innovation, the beauty industry is an exciting place. Things like new formulations, new technologies and new ingredients all keep beauty consumers forever on their toes. Even new packaging can be enough to warrant a fancy dinner event or celebrity-promo circuit. So with the new season comes an inevitable host of new beauty releases. Not all are born equal, of course, but it is very apt timing considering I’m about...
The best leather jackets can be found in many places. They are the ultimate jacket for looking super cool when you need to take your outfit from zero to 100. Not only does such a key piece journey with you, looking good no matter what the trend climate may dictate, but the right one will also get better with age. Remember that the best leather jackets get softer—they retain their shape (although leather does stretch a little after the first few wears, so buy a snug size if you want a close fit). Naturally, finding The One is hard—it’s a commitment. We’ve edited the current collection with a ferocious, hard-to-please eye, bringing you the greatest leather jackets you can buy right now. Today’s leather jackets are so much more than a line-up of black bikers (howev...
Congrats—we’re almost out of the thick of winter! Thick puffers and shearling coats will soon be a thing of the past, so let’s shift focus to a few spring trends to celebrate the occasion. From mega totes to Y2K shoulder bags and glossy top-handle styles, we’ve already seen this season’s handbags take shape in several diverse forms. But of course, it’s not just the silhouettes that we’re excited about—plenty of bold colours are also on the menu. While it’s expected to see loads of punchy pigments on the spring runways, we’ve noticed a few new shades frequently cropping up across a gambit of designers like Versace, Bottega Veneta, and Valentino. Marking a change from last year, soft bubblegum pink has been swapped out for bold Valentino pink, saffron an...
Like an alarm bell going off in my mind, I suddenly realised that Hadid wasn’t the only celebrity to have worn this woollen Mango coat. Alexa Chung, Holmes and Sienna Miller had snapped it up and worn it of late. My Mango contact confirmed my theory that all four women had indeed worn it—the one you now see before you. After something of a frenzy, the coat sold out, leaving those who missed it disappointed in the process. Today, however, I have good news—the very same Mango coat has just been restocked, and is currently available in all sizes. Though I don’t expect this to be the case for long. 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 Beautiful people, chat an...
I might not have much in common with Katie Holmes, but we are the same height (5’9″), so I have a feeling she could relate to my neverending quest to find flats that are actually cute. But tall girls are far from the only people who want the practicality of flats without sacrificing style. French girls like Leia Sfez and Tamara Mory, for instance, love Chanel’s iconic slingback flats, but they can be considerably out of reach for the average shopper—that’s why I was excited to see Holmes wearing slingbacks that have the same vibe. Photographed in New York City, Holmes wore Kate Spade New York Veronica Slingback Flats (£190), which come in four different colours. Holmes paired her white versions with a beautiful butterfly-bede...