shoes

If you ask me, there’s no easier way to dip your toe into a trend than with a pair of shoes (I promise that pun was a happy accident). After all, what else can completely change the tone of your outfit quite like well-chosen footwear? Therein lies their appeal. Jeans can be made fancier, cocktail dresses scaled back, winter wares made summer-worthy, and vice versa. As such, it not only makes sense to stay ahead of the shoe trends for 2023, but if you’re the fashion enthusiast I expect you are, I’m sure you’ll get a kick out of reading about them, too.  So, without further ado, scroll on to see the seven shoe trends for 2023 that are destined to take over. How do I know this? From the runways, of course! You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking f...

While a huge swathe of the fashion population has spent the winter season in chunky boots or retro-look sneakers, and with some celebrities already placing bets of the ballet flats comeback for 2023, it’s been left to Lily Collins to continue to fly the flag for high heels. During her recent promo events to highlight the arrival of the third season of Emily in Paris, Collins and her styling duo Mariel Haenn and Rob Zangardi—a pair known for providing some of the most “wow” ensembles for the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani—have held steadfast in their dedication to ultra-glam looks that would be worthy of Emily’s high octane Parisian wardrobe. And we’re not talking about ordinary high heels here, we mean sky-scrapers. The black patent platfor...

The last time ballet flats were really and truly in fashion it was de riguer to wear them the skinniest of skin-tight jeans. This time around, things are looking very different—the complete opposite, in fact. Instead of drainpipe denim with pumps, we’re looking at wide-leg trousers as being the partner of choice for fashion’s best-dressed.  Only on the weekend did Alexa Chung make that point (pointe?) incredibly clear when she stepped out for dinner in Knightsbridge, London wearing a pair of slouchy black tailored pants with a leather coat, fuzzy scarf and diamanté Prada bag alongside simple black ballet pumps. She was, of course, sensible enough to know that a pair of ballet flats in mid-December is a risky move, and added some red socks to keep warm. While...

When the temperature suddenly drops in London, there’s only one choice of footwear I’m interested in: boots. People in London will do their very best to prolong their time in ballet pumps and mules, but once winter is here, the truly sensible choice of shoe has to be the boot in all its forms. My love affair with a great pair of winter boots stems from the ability to dress them up or down for any occasion. (The only place you won’t find me wearing knee-high boots in December is the gym, and that’s only because this month is an exercise-free period.) When it comes to elevated footwear, Russell & Bromley needs no introduction. Whilst you may find its stores on many high streets throughout the UK, its offering is hardly of a high-street status but rather ...

From cosy, shearling-lined hiking lace-ups that could compete for the number one spot in your winter boot wardrobe through to sophisticated, knee-high silhouettes with a subtle shearling detail here or there, your options are endless. And some girls—like Chrissy Ford—are embracing the top-to-toe winter look by wearing with a chunky puffer coat and leggings.  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.

From cosy, shearling-lined hiking lace-ups that could compete for the number one spot in your winter boot wardrobe through to sophisticated, knee-high silhouettes with a subtle shearling detail here or there, your options are endless. And some girls—like Chrissy Ford—are embracing the top-to-toe winter look by wearing with a chunky puffer coat and leggings.  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.

From The Row’s minimalist  Zipped 1 Boots to Birkenstock’s ultra-comfy clogs, the shoes I see time and again on my commute to the Who What Wear office got me thinking about which brands in particular are British bestsellers, so I took to Instagram to find the shoes that social medias most stylish are investing in now, and the results might surprise you. As we head further into the depths of winter, top performing categories are without a doubt the flat shoe (loafers, trainers and ballet pumps score highly), and of course, the boot (namely ankle and knee-high). So, which brands are best at nailing these trending styles? I’ve put together a handy round up of the 8 high street, mid-range and designer footwear brands that Brit girls are shop...

Leggings have always been one of fashion’s most controversial dividers. Comfort has never been the point of contention here—we can all agree that they’re just about the most enjoyable garment to wear. However, as for their style credentials? They’re often brought into question. I blame this on the ’80s, where leggings were neon, cropped and usually accompanied by clashing leg warmers. However, over recent years, leggings have made what some would call a comeback—now forming the basis of many a chic minimalist outfit and looking a little different than their ’80s heyday. Now, classic black or neutral leggings are pretty much the only way forward if you intend to wear them out of the gym. And in weighted fabrics, they look and feel signi...

It is a widely discussed fact in the Who What Wear group chat that M&S shoes are some of the best on the market. Last week, when I shared that I was planning on popping in to try on a load of its latest shoes (all in the name of journalistic research), it was met with exclaims and admissions of how highly my fellow editors rate the high-street hero’s footwear. “I have such a soft spot for M&S shoes” and “the comfort insoles are the one” are just a couple of examples. But I too consider myself a loyal fan, and some of my longest-lasting, most-loved pairs have been bought there in the past. In fact, I still wear a pair of burgundy leather knee-high boots that I bought from the store roughly five years ago.   “But exactly why are...

The style set in Paris is routinely a go-to source for effortless style inspiration. What can I say, fashion people in Paris just often get it with that je ne sais quoi. I recently highlighted one of the key shoe trends Parisians wear (ahem, knee-high boots). But next up, I thought I’d focus on another footwear silhouette that is a staple for many. Yes, I’m talking about trainers. I wear trainers basically every single day, so I’m consistently on the hunt for fresh outfit ideas to wear with my favourite pairs. To that, I scrolled through my saved photos on Instagram and noted the looks French people wear with trainers (typically retro silhouettes this season) to use as inspiration for myself. I thought you’d be intrigued as well, so I curated a grouping for you below. Keep scroll...

In fact, many of our favourite fashion girls have been spotted in platform mary-jane heels, from Camille Charriere to Lucy Williams (keep scrolling to see exactly how they’ve been styling them so far). And the shoe’s popularity shows no sign of waning, having featured heavily on the SS23 catwalks, too. Given the style’s strong late nineties/early noughties aesthetic, it’s hardly surprising— Y2K fashion exploded this year, and although spearheaded by Gen Z, we’re definitely starting to feel its influence across all generations now.  The popularity of platform mary-janes may also have something to do with the meteoric rise of the (relatively) new footwear brand Nodaleto. We’ve previously reported just how much fashion girls love their chunky, curved heel sh...

Yes, that’s right. Hailey Bieber’s loafers are from high-street brand, Vagabond. They come in a versatile shades of classic black, brown and embossed black with a  classic silhouette and modern square toe to finish. And at £130, they’re an affordable option that also comes Hailey Bieber approved. Win-win.  In the past few years, loafers have returned as a staple shoe of the fashion set, and have been incorporated into new shoe trends, be it chunky soles, square toes or paired-back silhouettes. Hailey’s pairing with wide-leg trousers ties into the oversized trends that have taken over this year, whilst miniskirts, dresses, leggings and shorts create endless styling possibilities. All in all, this shoe has withstood the waves of fash...