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9 Rainy Day-Proof Outfits We’re All Going to Wear
Ahh, rain. It’s an inevitability if you live in the UK. Thankfully, we’ve hunted down plenty of rainy-day outfits that prove that it is possible to out-style a downpour. Many a time, have we walked out of the house on the way to the office or to meet friends without an umbrella, a decent jacket or even a bag that will save our outfits from the dreaded drowned-rat syndrome. But because we’ve done this so many times, we’re accustomed to knowing what to put on when the skies start to darken. From selecting the right jacket, be it trench coat or cagoule, to ensuring that our trousers are just slightly cropped (when they soak up puddles, it’s officially the worst) and that our trusty boots boast a wipe-clean surface, we have a host of ...
I’ve Worked It Out: This Is How French Women Always Style Blazers
As Who What Wear’s resident French style expert, I take the responsibility of showing you what Gallic girls are wearing very seriously. There are a lot of stereotypes surrounding French style, most of which are completely outdated, but there are some that actually hold true. I’m here to help you decipher all-things French style. Today’s curriculum? Blazers. Of course, the French aren’t the only people who wear blazers—they’re pretty integral to the British aesthetic, too, for example—but, in the 10+ years I’ve been analysing outfits from across the channel, it’s clear French women have a genuine appreciation for blazers. So, how to French women style blazers? I’ve found seven chic outfit examples which I think showcase t...
Maserati Debuts New Retail Store
Italian automaker Maserati is expanding its operations with the announcement of its debut retail store concept. Located in Milan’s Magenta district, the store’s art-gallery style design was created with New York-based experience design firm, Eight Inc. With the new store, Maserati invites clients to join in on the creative process of producing the luxury sports car. Forming the design/configuration counter is a warm kitchen island and living space outfitted with an espresso bar, wine and cold-pressed juices. “From the early stages of developing a new car to the complete luxury retail experience, everything at Maserati is designed with the client in mind,” said Maserati’s CEO, David Grasso. “Our new store concept embodies our values of passion, innovation...
The Best Dressed People I Know All Wear This Autumn Trend
I might be in the minority when I say this but, after what felt like an uncharacteristically long, hot summer in the UK, I’m ready to embrace the crisp, cosiness of autumn with open arms. Although there is an ease that comes with summer dressing (strappy dresses, sandals and shirts + swimwear always makes a winning combo), autumn feels like an opportunity to experiment. There are new textures, trends and of course a whole new colour palette to explore, and the consensus among my fellow fashion editors is that it’s also the perfect time to wear our favourite wardrobe staple–tailoring. When once we used to hear “tailoring” and immediately think of office-ready pinstripes, it has steadily worked it’s way from its formally formal remit into our everyday...
5 Ways You Can Make Your Clothes Last Longer (and Save Money)
How to care for your clothes? It appears to be a concept that many of us still struggle to define, but all is not lost. Despite Marie Kondo helping us to spark joy, we still have a lot of stuff in our wardrobes—and stuff we rarely wear. In journalist Lauren Bravo’s book, How to Break Up With Fast Fashion, she revealed that in 2019 alone the UK spent an estimated £2.7 billion on clothes that only got worn once. That’s quite the sobering statistic. Adding to this, there’s nothing quite like a cost-of-living crisis to really make you double-down on sensible purchases and making what you already own go that little bit further. For those of us who love fashion, we know that it can, at times, make you feel overwhelming guilt and shame about the textile bounty you’ve amas...
9 Instagram Outfits I Plan on Re-Creating This Month
Dressing for autumn is one of our favourite sartorial endeavours. Cosy knitwear, leather separates and chic boots are things we’ve been looking forward to wearing for the past few months. So now that October is upon us, it’s high time we started assembling the outfits we’ll wear for the season ahead. After trawling through the Instagram accounts of our favourite influencers, we managed to come up with nine key looks that are ideal for any sort of weather October might throw at us. From the ultimate cool coat needed for chilly mornings to the summer dress you can wear right through until spring, there are plenty of outfit ideas you’ll want to copy immediately. Without further ado, this is what to wear in October. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking fo...
I’m a Fashion Editor—5 Ways I’m Wearing Autumn’s Comfiest Shoe Trend
The leaves are browning, October is upon us, and it’s time to pull your neglected boots out from the depths of your wardrobe. Keep them somewhere handy, because for the next few months you won’t want to wear anything else. Living in the UK, we’re all seasoned experts in wearing boots. Our reliance on hard-wearing footwear means we’ve all tried just about every variation—knee-high, heeled, lace-up and Chelsea, this autumn/winter essential is well-loved in all its forms. You probably already have a pair of flat boots in your collection; if not just because they’re an easy option when you don’t want to think that hard about your outfit. There’s no denying flats make it quicker ...
An Expert Told Us Exactly How Often We Should Wash Our Bras
We all know that lingerie is one of the most delicate items we own, and as such, it requires additional thought when it comes to cleaning. Unlike clothing, which literally has washing instructions laid out in black and white on the label, there’s a big grey area surrounding bra care. Should we simply throw them in the wash with similar colours, or should we be doing dedicated loads? Is hand-washing really the better option? And just how often should you wash your bras, anyway? We have lots of questions, so we decided to seek out the answers. In an attempt to understand the washing etiquette of our smalls, we turned to an expert on the subject. Debora Ramos, La Perla’s development manager (who has been with the lingerie giant for over 20 years), for her expert opinion on the mat...
Thinking About Investing In a Blazer? These 20 Are Truly Worth It
They’ve certainly been a mainstay of my personal wardrobe since I started working in the fashion industry almost a decade ago, and I have it on good authority that it’s the same for my fellow editors and non-fashion friends as well— despite us all having different personal tastes. When I take stock of my wardrobe each season, my blazer collection (quite an impressive one by now, I must say) is always the constant that survives any culling. So when it comes to buying a blazer, it clearly makes good financial, logical (and ecological) sense to opt for a premium quality style. And with so many beautiful ones available, from mid-range designer to high-end luxury price points, you’re positively spoilt for choice if you’v...
It’s the Year of Lingerie-Inspired Trends: These 5 Risqué Pieces Are Next
Certain moments live eternally within the fashion lexicon, and they continually serve as a reference point to everyone after them. One of those being when Madonna wore the infamous conical Jean Paul Gaultier bra she wore during her Blonde Ambition tour. Needless to say, designers have long adopted intimates as something more than pieces to slip underneath our clothes. Fast forward 30 years after the iconic bra, and lingerie is still as ever a part of ready-to-wear’s DNA (for evidence, a revived Jean Paul Gaultier has recently rereleased the cone bra). Looking at the most recent autumn collections—which are also now hitting retailers—sparkly bras, transparent skirts, and corsets litter its offerings. Some might even say risqué trends are at...
I Swear By This Pore-Blurring Product for Great-Looking Skin
Pores. They are one of the biggest skincare concerns for many of us. They’re usually determined by genetics and your skin type, and while many brands and products might make the miraculous promise of making pores disappear, I’m here to tell you that that magic product just doesn’t exist. While we cannot make our skin ‘poreless’ (pores actually play an important role in keeping our skin healthy, so you wouldn’t want to be totally rid of them), there are ways to minimise them. Good skincare ingredients and in-clinic treatments such as microneedling can help improve the look of enlarged pores, but there is no overnight solution. However, some makeup trickery can temporarily smooth over pores for a more even appearance. You Deserve to Make Money Even Wh...
Amal Clooney Just Wore the #1 Dress-and-Boot Pairing for Autumn
When deciding what to wear to the airport, I always have two questions in mind. First: Is it easy to wear through the security check? Second: Is it easy to use the restroom in? Things like complicated footwear, jumpsuits, and too-tight skinny trousers are some of the biggest offenders that don’t pass the test, but Amal Clooney is out here throwing caution to the wind and making me deeply reconsider. For us, it’s an outfit that we can see ourselves living in this autumn. As we enter the colder months of the year, we’re on the hunt for any outfit combination that makes getting dressed in the morning easier, and this particular formula is one to follow. Knit dresses are a chic yet insulating way to dress for cooler days, and can be easily styled with all...
