Dresses

I am a spring/summer girl through-and-through. It’s that magical time when we get to rip off the restrictive opaque tights that have been glued to our legs for the last 6 months and finally get to wear our favourite lightweight dresses that have been collecting dust in our wardrobe through what felt like a never-ending winter. Most dresses will work with a pair of tights but its always my favourites (usually lighter boho dresses or more vibrant pieces) that just don’t sit well. From BBQs to weddings there always seems to be buzz and excitement for the months ahead and, of course, more than enough reasons to showcase some of the hottest new-in dresses around. Both myself and Hannah Almassi, Who What Wear UK’s Editor-In-Chief are dress fanatics,...

Silky, stretchy, clingy and oh so chic—there’s a new breed of dress that is taking over this spring, and one that we predict will be everywhere in a months’ time. Acting as a counterpoint to the roomy throw-on frocks that have proliferated over the last few years, the second-skin dress was spotted in a variety of guises at the likes of Rejina Pyo, Jil Sander, Victoria Beckham and Loewe. Some manifested in dramatic, flowing jersey, while others opted for sultrier cut-out details, but every single one could not feel further from the tent dresses that carried us through the lockdown. This is, perhaps, no coincidence. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to...

As a fashion editor, one of my talents is being able to whip up wardrobe recommendations whenever my friends or family need them. They often joke that my brain is like an encyclopedia of everything that’s available to buy right now— and I can’t argue with them. All the scrolling and daily research we do writing for Who What Wear means I’m well placed to answer most of their queries. Especially if they’re looking for a specific item— it’s highly likely I can reel off the places that are doing it best with only a few moments thought.  As you can imagine, one of the things I get asked about most regularly is dresses. Whether it’s an office-appropriate style, a party dress, a wedding-guest dress or even a bridesmaid dress. And, surprisingly, the one destination I tend ...

Some of my best dresses are vintage (see the below ’70s cheesecloth number I found on a Greek island—nothing compares during the summer IMO). In my 20s I had a great run of finding gem after gem thanks to the fact I lived a hop, skip and a jump away from Brick Lane and most of my hungover weekends were spent trawling through thrift stores with nothing more pressing to do than get brunch. Things have changed: My life is far busier with a toddler, there are definitely less hangovers, the stock of vintage in the UK is becoming more and more limited and I’ve become increasingly fussy about what is allowed to enter my very full wardrobe. So, I still wear many of these special secondhand pieces to this day, but I can know also shop safe in the knowledge that almos...

I am a spring/summer girl through-and-through. It’s that magical time when we get to rip off the restrictive opaque tights that have been glued to our legs for the last 6 months and finally get to wear our favourite lightweight dresses that have been collecting dust in our wardrobe through what felt like a never-ending winter. Most dresses will work with a pair of tights but its always my favourites (usually lighter boho dresses or more vibrant pieces) that just don’t sit well. From BBQs to weddings there always seems to be buzz and excitement for the months ahead and, of course, more than enough reasons to showcase some of the hottest new-in dresses around. Both myself and Hannah Almassi, Who What Wear UK’s Editor-In-Chief are dress fanatics,...

Rixo, Reformation and Self-Portrait are always a go-to for dressy, yet wearable, dresses you can wear way beyond the wedding date. The likes of Simone Rocha and cult label Taller Marmo are reliable for the even fancier affairs. And when it comes to affordable styles, high street brands including & Other Stories, Reiss, Zara and Mango never fail to impress. With so many dresses out there, though, half the battle is looking for “the one”, because it’s not just the bride’s dress that’s important, is it? So, to save you time for the multiple upcoming wedding you most likely have in your diaries, here are the 27 dresses (remember that film?), that we believe are the best spring wedding guest styles. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what ...

Warmer weather is officially on the horizon, which means it’s officially dress season. Sure, dresses can be worn year-round but there is nothing like donning your favourites in easy, breezy mild temperatures. Can you tell that I am more than ready to put away my heavy coats, weatherproof boots, and scarves? Anything to swap out the heavy layers for lighter pieces.  Whether you lean towards minimalist dresses, cheeky options that show a little skin, or striking prints, the beauty of dresses is that there is something for every personal style. The shoe options available to pair them with make them even more versatile thanks to the endless choices of strappy sandals, chic trainers, slide sandals, and more. Basically, dresses are a one-and-done piece that makes it super ea...

Zimmermann has been a long-time go-to of all of ours for show-stopping yet versatile investment dresses you can pull out year after year. They’re perfect for wedding-guest dressing or just for those occasions you want to feel a bit fabulous. Of course, Jennifer went down this route pairing her dresses with sky high platform heels and her signature bling— this is J.Lo after all. But we love them just as much with a simple pair of leather slides and a basket bag, for casual weekends and beach holidays to really get that cost per wear out of them.  Keep scrolling to see J.Lo’s dresses in action. Unfortunately the exact two she’s wearing are currently sold out but I’ve added links to sign up for restock alerts, as well some similar beautiful Zimmermann styles th...

Of course, there are hundreds of dresses out there to choose from. You can find some of the best throw-on styles here, for example, or the best styles under £100 here. But when it comes to the cream of the crop, there are some styles that just do it better, garnering the attention of influencers and editors alike and, unsurprisingly, making their way onto the 2022 best-sellers list before those balmy summer days have even arrived. These are the dresses you’ll find below.  There’s something for every taste and budget in this elite list— from prints to neutrals, throw-on H&M styles to versatile investments you’ll turn to again and again over the years. All of them have one thing in common, though— they’re a joy to wear. And whether your year ahead is full of weddings,...

If there’s one thing I know, it’s dresses. My wardrobe is full of them, and I wear them 99.9% of the time. I’ve always struggled with casual dressing (long-time Who What Wear readers will have repeatedly read about my ongoing struggle with denim—sorry to be a bore!), so easy, good-looking frocks are my most trusted fashion staple. I have affordable dresses that I wear each and every week. I have special, more expensive versions that come out for important occasions or big meetings. I have those in-between, mid-priced options that bridge the gap between casual and fancy days. I own styles that are ultra summery and best for heatwaves and holiday packing, but I’ve also got a fair number of clever, trans-seasonal styles that can work layered up and with tights in winte...

From floral wedding-guest styles to gingham everyday dresses, they’re the kind of throw-on designs that work equally well with heels, sandals or trainers. They all come in under £100, and more importantly you can wear a bra with a lot of them. So when we say easy-to-wear, we actually mean it.  Their new spring collection has come at the perfect time in the run up to Easter, and both Hannah Almassi (our editor-in-chief who has the Esme Cut Out Dress) and myself plan on wearing ours over the long, sunny(!) bank holiday weekend. And since we’ve all been raving about the brand in the office recently, I thought it would be worth ordering a few styles to try on  and report back on the sizing as well as which styles I thought were the very best. I’d say they generally came up sligh...