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I Just Spent Hours Searching for the Best Midi Dresses for Spring
I’m a firm believer that midi dresses can be worn year-round and styled in myriad ways, whether that’s with a polo-neck and knee-high boots, an oversized jumper or wrap styles worn untied like a flowy bohemian-style cardi. However, come spring, when our choices are less about retaining heat under bundled layers and more about fanciful styling, the midi dress really comes into its own. I’m already envisaging flocking through tufts of overgrown grass and picnicking with friends at the mere thought of wearing a dress without tights. The efficiency of the midi dress is one of its many appeals. In one step, you’re dressed head to toe, with only accessories and outerwear to mull over. They’re just the right length to make you feel warm enough on blustery days yet light enough to see you thr...
22 Small, Woman-Owned Brands That We Want to Shout About
The last two years haven’t been easy for independent brands, so you know that we’ll take any chance to champion the fashion and beauty brands that set our hearts racing. So yes, it may be International Women’s Day today, but, really, we’re in the business of celebrating womanhood (in all its guises) every single day of the year. So our lovely beauty contributor, Shannon Lawlor, and I have put our heads together to come up with a by-no-means-exhaustive list of small, woman-owned fashion and beauty brands that we want to share with you. From Freya Simonne’s stunning upcyled jackets to Nikkie de Jager’s groundbreaking beauty drops, scroll down to see and shop our shortlist. You Deserve to Make Money Even When yo...
Online Perfume Shopping Is Hard—Read This, and You’ll 100% Choose the Right One
“Buying a scent online is arguably better than buying it in a store and for multiple reasons,” says Burr. “In both cases, you can see the packaging, bottle, font the brand chose—and really, who gives a damn? You don’t wear the packaging. The advantage of buying online is that you can read in quiet, sitting down, about the scent. You can read everything from the marketing copy to buyers’ comments, the history of the brand, and (for the hard-core perfume buyers) who the perfumers are. [Perfumers like] Maurice Roucel, Caroline Sabas, and Alberto Morillas each have very different résumés and strengths. It just allows you to know more. “It’s also easier to try on the fragrances because you can order samples—and you should (usually) order samples. Blind ...
The Ordinary Has Launched More Haircare—These Are My Honest Thoughts
When I heard the brand was launching more haircare, I was intrigued. Its foray into hair was with the Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density, which is loved for its proven ability help with scalp issues and in some cases help hair look thicker from the root. As someone with hair so thick I have broken combs, I wasn’t interest in the launch for myself but was impressed with reviews from my peers. As the skinification of haircare becomes more prevalent, it made sense for The Ordinary to expand in this category, so what better way to do this than with targeting the hair cleanse and moisturising portion of your hair routine. So I tried all three of its new products, and these are my honest thoughts. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So...
Fashion Is Trying to Bring Back the Worst Y2K Trend: Using Real Animals as Accessories
It all started at Chanel‘s spring/summer 2022 haute couture show in January. Grace Kelly’s granddaughter Charlotte Casiraghi opened the catwalk by riding on horseback, but critics viewed the spectacle in bad taste. While also fuelling whispers that the brand is trying to compete with equestrian-focused Hermès, fans were quick to call out the ethics of using an animal as a prop — particularly when horses are notoriously skittish. The use of real animals as fashion accessories or luxury items is having an unforgivable comeback. And while Chanel’s choice to put a horse on its runway might have Coco rolling in her grave, designers across London and Milan were also guilty of indulging in the unethical trend. “Quick fashion! The planets on fire! We need to fix things stat...
When It Comes to Scouting for Spring Dresses, I Always Rely On These 10 Sites
We’re calling it. It’s time to ditch tights. As the idea of wearing a spring dress in 16-plus-degree weather gets closer this week, we’re already planning the styles we’re going to wear from now until summer. Granted, these may still be with a winter coat on hand, but we’re telling you now is the best time to buy spring dresses. It got us thinking about all the dress brands we rely on each year for spring, and it’s only fair for us to share our top 10 with our favourite people. What we realised is a lot of the spring dress trends we want to wear come from around the globe, and this is to be expected, seeing as the UK isn’t best known for its warm climate. Of course, Australian brands, including Aje, Alémais and Oroton, know how to do a good spring/summer dress, along with French label...
9 Stylish Outfits to Wear to the Pub That Don’t Look Over-the-Top
After months of blank diary pages, chances are your social calendar is filling up with long-overdue catch-ups with friends, which are, most likely, going to be held at the pub. But what does one wear for a night spent in the local? Just because you don’t require a ball gown and elbow-length gloves doesn’t mean you can’t make an effort for your next pub visit. If you want to wear your most fabulous dress, go for it! Joggers more your thing? That works, too. Still, if you’re looking for an ensemble somewhere in the middle, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve outlined nine outfits that strike the perfect balance of low-key and chic and don’t feel too over-the-top for your surroundings. Keep scrolling for perfect pub...
9 Extra-Cool Trends That Are Already Happening in Paris
As pared-back as their archetypal style might seem, the French are no strangers to surrealism. In fact, the artistic movement began in Paris back in 1917, and it has been woven into the fashion fabric of the city that couture calls home ever since. First came the provocative creations of Elsa Schiaparelli from the early 21st century. She embellished gowns with giant lobster illustrations and crafted hats that looked like upturned shoes. Her influence can be keenly felt today, most directly through the incredible work that Schiaparelli’s new(ish) creative director, Daniel Roseberry, is doing, reinterpreting the brand’s archive and moving forward with truly avant-garde ideas in what has become an otherwise fairly commercial world. Celebriti...
Attention, Petite People: I Just Found 25 Spring Buys That Will Actually Fit
Remembering how to dress for a new season is difficult for anyone, but when you’re under 5’3”, it can be even more of a chore. Yes, we can always turn to our old faithful minidresses and cropped jackets that we rely on every spring, but if you’ve noticed some gaps in your capsule or are looking to update your basics with some on-trend 2022 pieces, the process of finding exciting items that actually fit can seem a little overwhelming and even off-putting, right? I feel you. I’m 5’2”, and it’s been an uphill battle over the years to nail down what wardrobe heroes work for my height, where to go to find the best petite styles and all the little hacks and tricks that make getting dressed a little less frustrating. That alongside my job as a Who What Wear editor means I’m constantly scroll...
7 Trending Arket Items That Come With the Influencer Stamp of Approval
As far as high-street labels go, few brands have as many fashionable fans as Arket. Relied upon for classic styles and minimalist staples, the brand’s offering feels extremely elevated, which is likely why so many influencers and editors turn to Arket for their affordable closet essentials. Recently, we’ve been keeping a running tally of all the chic Arket staples the style set has been loving, and from stripes to shirting, there are more than a few pieces on the brand’s website that have been given the influencer stamp of approval. French girl Aïda is an advocate of the brand’s striped jumper (along with the rest of us), while Marisa Martins owns a few Arket button-down shirts, not to mention several influencers have been seen s...
Best Wardrobes in Britain: Lindsey Isla
Welcome to the latest, highly exciting installment of Who What Wear UK’s Best Wardrobes in Britain. It’s where we do exactly what it says on the tin: delve into the most fantastical, awe-inspiring and downright influential wardrobes. We’re honing in on the women who cause the street style photographers to press their shutters as well as the characters you don’t yet know—the ones who fly under the radar with secretly incredible clothing collections. What I love the most about our Best Wardrobes in Britain franchise is seeing how someone’s personal style can be reflected throughout their home, and content creator Lindsey Isla’s colourful approach to getting dressed certainly extends to every single corner of her house. Stepping into her terrace in Margate is...
Attention, Petites: I Just Found 25 Spring Buys That Will Actually Fit
Remembering how to dress for a new season is difficult for anyone, but when you’re under 5’3” it can be even more of a chore. Yes, we can always turn to our old faithful mini dresses and cropped jackets that we rely on every spring, but if you’ve noticed some gaps in your capsule or are looking to update your basics with some on-trend 2022 pieces, the process of finding exciting items that actually fit can seem a little overwhelming and even off-putting, right? I feel you. I’m 5’2” and it’s been an uphill battle over the years to nail down what wardrobe heroes work for my height, where to go to find the best petite styles and all the little hacks and tricks that make getting dressed a little less frustrating. That, alongside my job as a Who What Wear editor which means I’m constantly scrol...
