Dresses

If you see a shot of someone on Instagram twirling around in an undulating wave of fluttery tulle and sparkly sequins, I guarantee you the dress or skirt will be from Needle & Thread London. It has become near-sacrilege to own one of their detailed, voluminous, ultra-pretty pieces and not take to the feed to showcase the movement that is naturally crafted into the seams.  I remember when Needle & Thread first burst onto to scene with their signature sequined midis. Founded by Hannah Coffin—who I’m sure I emailed back and forth with around the time of the launch in 2013!—they were the first brand to offer up highly decorative pieces at a contemporary price point. At the time you would either have to splash out an extraordinary amoun...

The reason why I always look forward to the start of a new season is the prospect of unearthing the trends that await for it. I’ve already begun charting the need-to-know jewellery, boots and jeans for the year ahead; now, it’s time to turn our attention to the overarching dress trends of 2023. I’ve scoured the runways—everywhere from Prada to Coperni—to bring you the most noteworthy frocks. From the cool take on prints to an ingenious way to wear florals (it’s not what you think), breathtaking embellishments to hem and neckline updates, scroll on to discover the ten dress trends set to take over 2023. 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 yo...

ASOS does a lot of things well—its shoes consistently surprise us with their premium designs but affordable price tags, and its coat selection is one of the strongest on the online shopping scene. However, it is perhaps most loved for its dress department, which is sure to satisfy every dress need you’ll ever have. Be it a summer smock or knitted winter number. And this season, as we look towards winter, the brand seems to have pulled out all the frock stops. Upon browsing its new-in section this week, we couldn’t help but notice that ASOS is serving up a host of beautiful dresses—some of which are promptly selling out—with the broadest edit out there including everything from party styles to versatile everyday midi dresses. Invest in them now...

Over the last few years, The Vampire’s Wife has been the fashion savvy celeb’s go-to for red carpet glamour, and we have no doubt it will remain so for many years to come. But, we are always excited to discover new names and we might’ve just discovered a new party brand to fall in love with. We’ve lost count of the number of Saloni bow and heart-embellished dresses that we’ve seen both on Instagram and in A-list parties over the last 12 months, and we’re delighted that they’re back again for winter 2022. Coming in a luxe velvet finish and with chic long sleeves, they’re a completely different look from the ‘naked dresses’ that have been reigning supreme this year. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking ...

One of those brands we’re finding ourselves particularly impressed with right now is at the lesser-known-and-more-affordable end of the scale: Nobody’s Child. Since launching in 2015, they’ve focused their efforts on creating responsibly made clothes at an accessible price point, promising to use conscious fabrics, reduce waste and always be transparent with its processes. It also helps that the designs are joyfully bright and made for actual day-to-day life. Tick, tick, tick.  You may well already be familiar with the brand, especially since it’s now stocked on the M&S website and counts the likes of Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Britney Spears (yep) as celebrity fans. In case you’re not, the collection includes cute tops, co-ords and denim, b...

You only need to have a quick scan of a tube platform or any shopping centre to see that midi dresses have become an easy uniform for British women. They are a reliable outfit in one and make you feel polished, even on those mornings when you only have five minutes to get ready. In winter, they can be a little trickier to style, however, because you have to think about the length of your coat, whether it goes with a couple of layers of knitwear and what boots you can wear with said dress. There are five dress trends this winter that make all these styling questions a little easier, and you’re going to see a lot of this month and beyond. If comfort is what you are into, then look no further than the jumper dress, which now comes in so many stylish iterations, dispelling the ...

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...

So if you answer yes to any of the three following statements, we think we can help you out with your quest: 1. Your needs to look incredible and memorable but not so OTT that you feel you cannot wear it ever again. 2. If you’re a Brit, you’ll no doubt want your party dresses to hold some double-duty potential; there are many pieces here that you can layer up for colder-weather look. 3. Your diary is crazy busy, and you don’t have time to go to every single store in the world to find the perfect frock. Did you answer yes to any of the above? Thought so. Keep reading because we’ve put together an editor-approved shopping list of the best dresses out there that’ll work for every occasion—from black tie to festive brunch dates.  You Deserve to Make Mone...

Most of us love a good party, but receiving an invite for a black-tie event can be as daunting as it is exciting. Obviously, the idea of dressing up and buying some new additions for your wardrobe is welcome. But no one wants to be the person who over- or under-dressed. We all know black tie means formal, but it also leaves plenty of room for interpretation. Especially if you’ve never done black tie before.  If you’re lucky enough to receive a black tie invite, we’re hear to clear up once and for all what the dos and don’ts really are—so we called upon Browns’ Senior Fashion buyer and all-round style expert Octavia Bradford. She thumbs through the most amazing high-end formalwear every day as a part of her job, so she knows better than anyone how to put togeth...

Most of us love a good party, but receiving an invite for a black-tie event can be as daunting as it is exciting. Obviously, the idea of dressing up and buying some new additions for your wardrobe is welcome. But no one wants to be the person who over- or under-dressed. We all know black tie means formal, but it also leaves plenty of room for interpretation. Especially if you’ve never done black tie before.  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 meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

Because the knitted dresses trend has stood the test of time and proven popular for many seasons now, there are so many iterations out there to choose from if you’re looking to invest in one or build up your collection. Yes, there are a number of designers doing them really well (think Christopher Esber and Chloé), but luckily for us, this is one of those trends the high street has absolutely nailed too. In particular, H&M has knocked its knitted-dress offering out of the park. We know the high-street retailer is always impressive at producing expensive-looking basics, but trust us when we say its rib-knit dresses are next-level good. Almost all of the ones on site have five-star reviews with recurring comments about great quality and fit, and so...

Whether you’re heading to a wedding or simply looking for a party look, dresses are at the fashion forefront right now, and there’s certainly no shortage of beautiful options to consider. However, when it comes to finding the best designer dresses, unlike when you invest in a bag and want it to be classic, I believe a designer dress should be more of a showstopper. You know, the kind of statement ‘wow’ dress that’ll get everyone talking.  But which designer dresses are the best this season? I went on a deep dive; these styles made me come up for air. 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 meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in ...