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8 Hair Accessories That’ll Bring Your Outfits to Life
Hair accessories have undoubtedly commanded the fashion spotlight over the last few years. Just in 2017, I remember struggling to get my hands on a plain Alice band. Now, you can have said Alice band any which way: velvet, knotted, or embellished (more on that later). With party season increasingly looking to be replaced with festive-themed Zoom calls, we predict hair accessories are going to be more popular than ever. They’ll be in full view of your screen, after all. Even when you do venture out to meet a carefully selected group of friends or family members, you’re going to want to mark that moment by making a considerable effort with your attire. And when it comes to fanciness, nothing can compete with a hair accessory. From ’90s-inspired claw clips to a col...
How to Stay in Your Loungewear All Day and Still Feel Chic
If all you want to do right now is roll yourself up lengthways in a duvet and just lie there in a cosy cocoon, rest assured the Who What Wear team feels the same. But getting dressed can also be important for your mood and general well-being when you’re spending significant amounts of time at home, but that’s not to say you have to put on anything fancy. Far from the grotty grey trackies and old sweatshirts from the loungewear days of yore, there are now plenty of chicer items to consider. As such, we’ve hunted down some of the sleekest and comfiest pieces that will make you feel stylish while keeping you snug. Keep scrolling to see the women inspiring us to join the movement. Then shop our edit of the best loungewear buys. You...
The Outnet’s Clearance Sale Just Started—Here Are My Best Buys
There’s almost nothing we love more than a designer sale drop—especially when the edit is filled with time-tested high-end gems. In case you didn’t know, The Outnet‘s massive sale is here, and there’s up to 80% off. So, yes, it’s a particularly joyous day here at Who What Wear UK. We know from our inside sources that the majority of pieces in the discounted edit have such a low depth of stock that it’s common to only find one of each piece (that’s one of each piece, people). To help you find the best pieces first, we have combed through the lot to bring you the best of the bunch, with plenty of key pieces for the rest of 2020 and beyond. However, this clearance is arguably best for wardrobe staples. Highlights include&...
A Beautiful Mistake: Lancia Should Have Built the 2003 Fulvia Concept
At the time of this writing, Lancia—one of the greatest automakers of all time, with a history of racing success and great driver’s cars—currently produces just one vehicle. The Lancia Ypsilon is a homely little hatchback that’s been on sale since 2011 and is powered by a range of eensy little engines, including a 0.9-liter inline-two. This situation comes after several years of parent company FCA foisting rebadged Chrysler products on Continental buyers, including the Lancia Thema (neé Chrysler 300). Such cynical badge jobs made a mockery of the brand’s heritage, but it didn’t have to be this way. At the 2003 Frankfurt Auto Show, the company showed off the Fulvia Concept, an homage to one of the company’s finest-ever enthusiast cars and a triumph of the era&#...
Ford’s Power Stroke Concept Truck Is the Epitome of ’90s Americana
Ford’s rounded 1995 Explorer was still nearly a year away from launch in 1994, but the Blue Oval’s Power Stroke concept pickup gave clues to the company’s styling directive for the cars, trucks, and SUVs it planned to sell to consumers throughout the latter half of the 1990s. Besides showcasing the brand’s forthcoming design language, the Power Stroke housed Ford’s upcoming turbo-diesel 7.3-liter V-8 engine, which would soon make its way to production bearing the—wait for it—Power Stroke moniker. Despite its show-car status, the Power Stroke concept was surprisingly road-ready. Riding on a modified heavy-duty truck frame and featuring an interior cribbed from an F-Series pickup of the era, the truck’s only true conceptual elements lived on its yello...
2021 Toyota Venza First Test: Smooth Operation
The all-new 2021 Toyota Venza has a lot of balls to juggle. It’s the first Toyota SUV to be powered exclusively by a hybrid system, its design has to push the brand in a new direction without being offensive, and it’s being billed as the most luxurious SUV in Toyota’s lineup. So, how well is the Venza handling all of its newfound responsibilities? While its styling may not be for some, the new Venza isn’t what you’d call ugly. It’s also undeniably different from what Toyota is doing with the rest of its lineup lately, and it’s a sign of things to come for the marque. Looks are subjective, but we think the Venza does enough to stand out from the crowd without resorting to being outlandish or offensive. That’s the design ball up in the air, no ...
These Coats Are So Warm They Feel Like Actual Duvets
Approximately 10 minutes after it was announced London was going into tier 2, I started a hunt for a coat that could actually double as a duvet. If my social life is going to be al fresco in November, I want to be cocooned in as much padding as possible. After a week of searching, I settled on an oversize puffer from Arket that is made from recycled down and is quite possibly the warmest thing I’ve ever put on my body. In my hunt, however, I’ve now looked at every puffer coat on the internet, so I am sharing with you my rather extensive shortlist. If you have a higher budget, Moncler, Max Mara, and Prada are the clear front runners, and unsurprisingly, I’ve found that that Scandi brands really excel when it comes to coats that could take on the Arctic (or an outsid...
5 Trench-Coat Outfit Ideas You Can Always Rely On
Synonymous with British style, it’s hard to deny the timelessness of a trench coat. In fact, I personally won’t consider myself a true Londoner until I own at least one iteration of the classic item. Whether paired with your gym gear for a weekend stroll or worn alongside knitted dresses and midi skirts for dressier occasions, the power of the trench coat is, of course, in its versatility. Despite its utilitarian roots (the item was originally created as a part of an army officer’s uniform), over the years, trench coats have undergone several makeovers with various designers and brands reimagining and redesigning the item. Today, the trench is considered a true classic, which would be at home in everyone’s wardrobe regardless of age, personal style or gen...
The Under-£100 High-Street Buys That’ll Brighten-Up Your Week
Here at Who What Wear UK, we firmly believe that you don’t need to part with serious cash to get your hands on that perfect mood-lifting look, and with the high street offering up plenty of winning spring buys right now (thank you, Arket, Mango, H&M et al), giving your wardrobe a refresh just got a little bit easier. Add to this the fact that the high street is longer reserved for transient trends (and instead, developing its offering of time-tested staples) and you’ve got yourself a winning combo. Case in point: On our wish lists this month is everything from H&M’s chic chunky knit and Arket’s knitted vest to COS’ knitted dress and ASOS’ combat boots. ...
8 Beauty Insiders Share the Relaxing Tips and Pre-Sleep Rituals They Swear By
There’s no doubt that a great night’s sleep can make all of the difference to your state of mind come morning. A full night’s rest often makes for a more positive and productive start to the day. In fact, regular, deep sleep is widely regarded to be one of the most important aspects of a healthy daily routine. So why do so many of us find the very act of sleeping just so damn hard? While times are still far from normal and with nights now starting to draw in earlier, it’s safe to say that any chances of managing to uphold a regimented sleep routine at the moment are slim. In fact, here at Who What Wear, we’re desperately seeking new ways to restore some order and structure into our evening routines, to ensure we’re getting as much quality shut-eye a...
My Mum and I Agree These Are the Best Black Tights You’ll Ever Own
Like arguing over the pronunciation of scones and moaning about the weather, finding the perfect pair of tights is a very British preoccupation. Because, for anyone who likes wearing skirts and dresses in the winter, getting a pair that fits you is vital to ensure your legs don’t get frostbitten. Over the years, I’ve mentally created a list of brands that I no longer go to for pantyhose. I’ve quickly dismissed any tights that are too cheap, ladder easily, and stretch too much. Truly, until you’ve felt the gusset of a pair of tights relentlessly rub your inner thighs as you continue to hoist them up (only for them to fall down again), you’ll never understand real frustration. Not to mention, it’s a real false economy. Think a...
This Is the Only Hairstyling Tool You’ll Ever Need
If there ever comes a time when you find yourself underneath my bed, you’ll find two hair tool boxes. One filled to the brim with tongs that couldn’t hold a curl, rogue hair brush drying tools and hairdryers purchased on a whim that never lived up to my expectations. In summary, the box of disappointments. Then there’s the other box that now only contains the Dyson Airwrap Complete Hair Styler, and this is the only box I’ve been going into. When Dyson launched the Airwrap they changed the hair game with the multi-styler that uses air to style hair instead of the extreme heat, that our hair has fallen victim to in the past. With Dyson, you can always expect some rather fancy tech and the styler has something called the Coanda effect that attracts hair to ...
