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I Was a Diehard Dress Person Until I Saw These Summer-Ready Jumpsuits
I don’t like to pick favourites, but if I could only wear one item of clothing for the rest of my life, it would be a dress. Sure, I like jeans and skirts, but in my case anyway, they just don’t spark the same joy as a dress. Be they midis or minis, fitted or oversize, dresses make up a huge percentage of the clothes hanging in my wardrobe, and that’ll likely always be the case. Recently, however, I find my head is continually being turned by something other than a frock. Jumpsuits are one of those trends I never thought I could pull off. I’m petite, but that’s not the thing holding me back. I think it’s a combination of having a long torso and legs on the shorter side. Although I’m at peace with my physique, I always just assumed this imbalan...
6 Perfect Outfits to Wear in 20-Degree Weather
What should you wear when it’s neither completely boiling nor on the freezing side? This question is important to answer this week for a couple of reasons. Firstly, we’re no longer housebound all the time. And secondly, my weather app tells me that the temperature is going to go up a little more this week. Granted, the app isn’t always the most reliable but the thing is it can be a difficult climate to dress for, which is why it’s important to work out what to wear. Do you take a jacket with you? Can you wear sandals? Is time for boots? Throw in the additional issue of it raining all week and you’ve got yourself a game of sweat or water. As you can see, this gives us plenty of style questions to answer, which is why we decided to go hunt down some o...
Trust Me, These Are the Best Under-Eye Concealers to Help Disguise Dark Circles
Above, I briefly touched on the fact that my dark circles are a genetic trait, and for a huge number of fellow dark circle sufferers (constantly being told we look exhausted means that we do suffer), the case is the same. Thinner skin around the eyes and higher levels of pigmentation mean that unfortunately, some of us are simply born with dark circles and very little can be done about it. However, this isn’t to say that the appearance of dark circles can’t be worsened. In fact, those that don’t have a genetic predisposition to dark circles may, from time to time, suffer with them as a result of certain lifestyle choices. Miss Elizabeth Hawkes, consultant oculoplastic surgeon at Cadogan Clinic, says, “To help avoid dark circles, I advise you get enough sleep, stay hydrated, ...
I Love Dresses and Think These 9 Brands Are Worth Spending a Little Extra On
If I had to pick a mastermind topic, it would be dresses. They are the item I enjoy wearing the most, and writing about dresses is luckily part of my day job. With the UK slowly starting to reopen, many of us now have a reason to dress up again, whether it’s a rescheduled wedding or just an outdoor picnic in a park. If you are looking to invest in something special—a dress you know you’ll treasure summer after summer—below, I’m introducing you to the nine dress brands that I feature the most in my stories. These dresses are all over £200 and so require some careful consideration, but whether it’s down to quality or originality of design, I believe all of these dresses are worth spending a little extra on. You’ll find special, more formal dresses that you can wear to your f...
7 Basics That Are the Secret Behind All of My Interesting Outfits
Anyone who is a regular Who What Wear reader will know that I am a vintage fanatic, and while I will always champion the preloved cause, I also believe that to make our shopping habits more sustainable, we must also change the way we approach our preexisting clothes. By making your basics the centres of gravity, from a fashion perspective, you allow everything else to fall into place around them and, in turn, help create a cohesive whole. The result? A capsule that operates like a well-oiled machine and doesn’t rely on “newness” to feel fresh. This week, I’ve spent some time thinking about which items constitute my own basics capsule, and in the end, I came up with seven pieces that never let me down. I’ve styled each one to show you ...
5 Table-Setting Ideas That Will Make You the Very Best Host
Over the past year many of us spent more time thinking about how we dress our tables than how we dress ourselves. At the start of the first lockdown, Laura Jackson started a movement called #makeamealofit, where she encouraged us all to cherish dinner time, whether we were isolating alone, with friends or with family. It was all about making our evening meals an event to look forward to at the end of the day—taking the time to put down our phones (after taking a tablescape picture, of course), eating something delicious and bringing out those plates or wine that you’d usually only save for fancy occasions. It’s one lockdown tradition we’d quite like to hold onto, especially now we can start hosting once again. Over the past year pictures of beaches and brun...
The 50-Something Instagrammer With Better Style Than All of Us Put Together
Instagram isn’t just a space for 20-something DJ-slash–fashion bloggers anymore, as there are countless influencers over 40 who are just as influential. Style is now finally truly recognised as being ageless, and 50-something Instagrammer Grece Ghanem shows that whatever decade you were born in, you can pull off neon trousers and zebra mesh tops. Grece might dress like she’s on the front row at fashion week every single day, but her day job hasn’t always been in the fashion industry—she’s a personal trainer based in Montréal. Grece has a real ability to make intimidating trends look timeless and wears bright colours and animal print better than anyone else I follow. Her look revolves around colourful knits, wide-leg statement trousers, mesh printed tops and ple...
I Hate Smelling Like Everybody Else, But I Swear By These 16 Fresh Perfumes
I need to live my perfume truth and get something off of my chest: I hate smelling like other people. Believe me, I know how ridiculous that sounds. First of all, when someone asks me what fragrance I’m wearing, I am of course undeniably flattered, but that feeling soon evolves into sheer annoyance. With every ask after my perfume, the less of a secret it becomes. And the more popular a perfume gets, the less I want to wear it. You see, for me, perfume is so much more than just a daily spritz to lift my spirits; it is memories, emotion and a core part of my identity. So when I smell someone else wearing the same perfume as mine or see someone frivolously dousing themselves in one of my go-to scents, I feel as though I’m losing a little part of myself. It might sou...
I’m a Fashion Expert, and I Want to Copy These 18 Perfect Outfits
Sometimes it feels like Instagram is only providing wild, adventurous, trend-smashing outfit ideas, and don’t even get me started on TikTok trends. The most visual social media hubs are, perhaps understandably, where colour and print and a bold approach are often rewarded. As a result, it can be hard to track down chic, easy, understated outfits to test for oneself without A) having to spend an absolute fortune, B) needing to rework an entire wardrobe or C) being an ardent minimalist. So while I’m all here for a crazy print clash, a vibrant hue or a strong silhouette, I also occasionally find myself in the mood for a little respite from the merry-go-round. That’s what this story provides. I’ve spent many years analysing o...
21 New Makeup Products That Immediately Pep Up Your Zoom Face
As many of us continue to work from home, the reality is we’re seeing our own faces a lot more. Even if you’re a mostly camera-off kind of queen (I applaud you!), there are still so many instances where showing your face is a must. It’s not the worst thing, but when the motivation to apply makeup is at an all-time low it can feel like a personal attack to have to reveal our dull complexions and dark circles for all to see. Well, my friends, this might be a good time to practice a little self-compassion. This year has been insane and the fact that you’re still standing is an accomplishment on its own. But if you feel strongly about putting your best face forward, I hear you. These summer makeup launches will put a little pep in your step when...
If You’re Looking For a Show Stopping Summer Party Dress—Here Are 27
It would be an understatement to say that party dresses have been languishing in the back of our wardrobes for a considerable amount of time. Sure, we might have pulled them out for the odd birthday Zoom party or Christmas day when we wanted to be extra fancy but most of the time, even when we’ve been outside, we’ve stuck to jeans, a tee and maybe a blazer. Party dresses on the other hand have continued to be ignored. Well, no longer, we say! It’s time to embrace joyful dressing. Whether or not you have any actual parties coming up, there are plenty of pub-, restaurant-, and picnic-ready frocks that are exactly what you need to lift your mood and break out of any style rut you might be experiencing. I’ve gone through quite literally hundreds of dresses that are...
7 Summer Jewellery Trends I’m Low-Key Obsessed With
We all know that sales of joggers, skincare, candles, and homeware have soared over the last year. Still, it might interest you to learn that jewellery (particularly fine jewellery) has also been a consistent performer in the retail sphere over the previous 12 months. And I think I know why. Although I may have given in to the temptation to lounge in my leggings and comfiest knits of late, there was one sartorial ritual I refused to let slip: my penchant for wearing jewellery. I’ve always been something of a magpie, drawn to anything that sparkles or gleams. As such, I’ve become a bit of a collector of pretty pieces, everything from trending high-street steals to gold-plated staples from mid-end brands to a couple of unique vintage pieces I’ve sourced. And you k...
