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These 7 Affordable Winter Basics Are the Foundation of Every Great Outfit
I’m one of those summer people who prefer winter clothes. Let me explain: While I love the feeling of the sun on my skin, barbecues and longer days that the warmer months bring, I get the most joy from autumn/winter outfits. Playing around with layers, embracing cosy knits and picking The One when it comes to a winter coat are all part of the fun. But I sometimes (read: always) choose to take the easy option when it comes to getting dressed for cold-weather days, and this begins with affordable wardrobe basics. 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 th...
I Wear This Item Every Single Day—Here’s How I Keep It From Going Stale
If you live in Britain, you likely own around 407 jumpers. Okay, I’m exaggerating, but with a cooler climate and depleting hours of daylight, they’re basically a second skin for those of us who call this little island home. However, volume doesn’t always equal enthusiasm, and when it comes whipping up a jumper look for the 78th day in a row, you might find yourself feeling less than inspired. This is why I’ve decided to lend you a helping hand before things get seriously dire by showcasing the coolest jumper outfits to try in 2022. If you, too, find yourself falling out of love with the knitwear pieces you already own, I’ve whittled down some key jumper outfits which are sure to reignite your fashion fire. From the trick that makes any outfit look 10/10 (just...
I’ve Become Genuinely Obsessed With Mango’s, H&M’s and Monki’s New-In Sections
When it comes to seasonal dressing, there are some stores that seem to have a particular period down. Zara, although excellent year-round, seems to outdo even itself in the summer months, with various It dresses lining its rails. Similarly, I always think ASOS gets warm-weather dressing so right. But of course, I’m not here to talk to you about summer clothes (spring, perhaps, but not summer). So allow me to turn your attention to the brands leading the style charge this winter: H&M, Mango and Monki. TyLynn Nguyen wears an outfit from Mango. As an editor, an integral part of my job description is to scout the new-in sections of, well, just about every fashion website you can think of to find the best pieces that have landed overnight. And below are the pieces I think you need t...
These 7 Affordable Winter Basics Are the Foundation of Every Great Outfit
I’m one of those summer people who prefer winter clothes. Let me explain: While I love the feeling of the sun on my skin, barbecues and longer days that the warmer months bring, I get the most joy from autumn/winter outfits. Playing around with layers, embracing cosy knits and picking The One when it comes to a winter coat are all part of the fun. But I sometimes (read: always) choose to take the easy option when it comes to getting dressed for cold-weather days, and this begins with affordable wardrobe basics. 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 th...
This One Beauty Product Is the Single Best Way to Brighten Up Your Eye Area
If you experience dark circles under your eyes, you’ll know all too well that they are a special sort of beauty gripe that just won’t give up. While breakouts come and go, dry skin softens and fine lines plump out with certain hydrating creams, dark under-eye circles are much more stubborn. And trust me, I know all about it. A couple of years ago, I was so fed up with my persistent dark circles that I actually booked in for a consultation to get tear-trough filler. Experts had told me for years that the injectable procedure was the only way to really combat chronic dark circles (mine are genetic, so sadly can’t be rectified by getting more sleep or keeping hydrated). But as I read more first-hand experiences with tear-trough filler and the doctor explained to me what it ...
This One Beauty Product Is the Single Best Way to Brighten Up Your Eye Area
And so over the past couple of years, I have spent a considerable amount of time looking for topical products that help better the appearance of my dark circles. And as a beauty editor, I am ashamed to admit that, up until recently, eye cream wasn’t a mainstay in my skincare routine. My skin is naturally oily and sensitive, and for years I found that adding an eye cream to my daily regimen was worsening congestion and shine. When I started prescribed treatments to help combat my skin’s natural oil production, I figured I’d dig out some of my old eye cream classics and give them a whirl. And although I shouldn’t be shocked (I know very well that any sort of moisture can brighten up the eye area), I can’t believe just how effective some eye creams are ...
Kendall Jenner Wore the £50 Shoes That Are So Hyped Up for 2022
According to Kendall Jenner, you don’t need a fancy, feathered dress or crystal-covered heels to post an awe-worthy Instagram for New Year’s Eve. Rather, slippers and sweatpants will more than cut it. On Sunday, the supermodel shared a slideshow of images from the first weekend of 2022 with the caption, “my weekend.” Included in the mix were none of her usual hyper-elevated street style looks but instead a selection of quarantine-ready ensembles that, despite their more low-key vibe, still managed to make it to the top of our style mood board for the year ahead. One especially covetable getup from her celebratory weekend included a shearling, check-print vest, heather-gray sweatpants, and a pair of £50 cloud shoes (that’s puffy shoes in regular-speak) that ar...
Arket Has Just Updated Its Cult Puffer Coat for 2022, and It’s So Good
Arket’s puffer coats have become somewhat of a cult classic in fashion circles over the past few years. If you remember, we reported on just how good the brand’s Long Down Puffer Coat is towards the end of 2021 when Who What Wear UK Editor, Emma Spedding, chose it over all the rest when searching for the *perfect* style. But it’s not just us who’s obsessed, so many influencers and editors have been spotted in the high street store’s cosy down coats, and the item even made it into Lyst’s top 10 biggest selling items of the year all the way back in 2020. Since then this practical coat has only gotten more and more popular, proving its cost-per-wear worth and becoming fashion gold dust as the months get colder. These days, it’s sold out more often than it’s in stock. ...
Bra Specialist Womanhood Finds the Best Size-Inclusive and Sustainable Lingerie
Image Source: Womanhood Tanya Robertson founded Womanhood as a destination for stylish, female-owned lingerie brands that support a woman’s bra and body needs as they change throughout her life. “A bra is one of the most emotional purchases a woman will make,” Robertson told POPSUGAR. “It is very confronting, and causes you to look at yourself naked, first of all.” Womanhood is reimagining underwear fitting by finding the best brands that serve the individual needs of women — including bras that go up to a double H cup, bras with a 28 to 40 back, post-surgery bras, and sustainable pants that are holistically evaluated by Womanhood. After watching the lingerie industry over the course of several years, Robertson began to think, “What could I do in this sp...
11 Luxury Pieces That Are Worth the Investment
Once, the role of a fashion editor was all about covering newness. However, we think that just as much (if not more) focus should be given to classic pieces you’ll wear again and again. Throughout January here at Who What Wear, we will be focusing on these classic fashion items, helping to answer the one shopping question we get asked the most: How do you know what is worth investing in? If you’re making a designer purchase, you want to make sure you get a return in terms of quality and longevity and that you’re not just paying for the logo and branding. Below, we’ve listed 11 designer winter items that are worth spending a little more on, with some iconic, heritage buys and newer cult classics in the mix. Of course we had to start off with the ultimate winter purchase...
I Live In My Arket Jeans—Here Are 5 Outfits That Keep the Spark Alive
I love jeans, specifically my pair of white barrel jeans. Don’t be put off by the name; they’re much more versatile than they sound. The Arket pair that I own are brilliant because the denim is thick and sturdy, and they have a high-rise fit, so they are really comfortable to wear. The wide barrel shape is surprisingly flattering, as it creates a beautiful silhouette when you tuck in tops. As it has a clean hem, I also find this pair easy to dress up and down, maximising its wearability. White jeans are a balance of risk and reward. They are a risky choice if, like me, you’re clumsy. But if you can avoid any coffee or red wine spillages, you’ll be rewarded with lots of styling options—and chic ones at that. To prove my point, I’ve assembled five different looks cen...
I Left the Fashion Industry—This Is How It Changed My Style and My Confidence
During my time as an intern in the infamous fashion cupboard—where all the gems were stored—it was the age before social media, visibility around diversity didn’t exist, magazines dictated “the look”, and all of the confidence I once had quickly fizzled out. I would spend my days bonding in misery with other interns while packing clothes into plastic bags to be returned to their prospective agencies. I learnt the name of every agency in London—if there was ever a pub quiz on agency addresses I am pretty sure I would win the top prize. I soon reached the next step of being a fashion assistant, and had I known that it was going to be my last promotion in the fashion world I might have enjoyed it more, but I was too consumed with comparing myself to the rich girls I worked alongside. I would ...
