Spring Fashion

Looking expensive—that’s always the goal. We’re guessing no one wakes up in the morning and proclaims that they want to look cheap, after all. And while I believe that you can achieve a rich-girl aesthetic on a budget, some pieces are worth investing in more premium iterations of. Items that are made to a higher standard and with quality fabrics will generally have a longer lifespan in your wardrobe. Choose wisely, and you could own these garments for the rest of your life. Identifying these items is key. The last thing I want you to do is frivolously spend without consideration. So with spring now imminent, I’ve spotlighted the pieces I think are worth spending a little extra on. I’ve whittled down an edit of core staples, from trenches to blaze...

We hate to brag, but we do think that Who What Wear’s editorial team has rather exceptional taste. Biased? Us? Never. But really, it’s our job to be on top of these things and pinpoint the items that we think are actually worth the investment of your hard-earned cash. With the new season about to kick in, we felt it was time to share the high-street wish lists that we’ve been carefully compiling over the last month or two. There is a certain art to shopping the high street, and we’ve found that the dictum “patience is a virtue” is a helpful approach in this context. It’s all about utilising the bookmark or “like” feature, which allows you to add something to a wish list that you can then peru...

When it comes to comfort dressing, instead of jogging bottoms or loungewear co-ords, the cosy item that I wear every single day is a jumper or cardigan. It’s hardly a surprising choice given quite how freezing it has been this winter. Considering they are all I wear, I have been steadily building up my collection over the past few months, with a mix of classic, simple knits and more statement styles that make them the focal point of an outfit.  Perhaps it’s seeing myself from the waist up five days a week via Zoom calls or the need for some colour as an antidote to the bleakness of February weather, but I’ve been neglecting the grey and navy jumpers I usually wear every winter and am looking for something a little jollier. My all-time favourite knit is a li...

Midi hemlines have dominated the skirt scene for years, but times are a-changing. Last year, as the world started to open up again, we saw a meteoric rise—no pun intended—in mini hemlines, as fashion devotees reclaimed glamour and reintroduced impracticality into their wardrobes. But what does the future hold for skirts this year? Well, if the spring/summer 2022 catwalks are anything to go by (spoiler: they are), then maxi hemlines are set to be all the rage. It’s been a while since maxi skirts were on the style agenda, but as Who What Wear UK‘s Editor in Chief Hannah Almassi noted in our bumper trend report, “key brands such as Louis Vuitton and Givenchy [are] backing the cut. There is a Y2K lilt to these hemlines descending, with simple tube styles that fit cl...

I don’t know about you, but post-lockdown, I simply cannot deal with being in uncomfortable clothes. Now, I know drawstring and elasticated-waist trousers can be divisive—I have friends who love them, and others won’t go near them—but in an on-trend faux-leather fabric, I think they look pretty chic. And you know what I’m going to say—they’re just as comfortable as joggers, too.  I’ve had a pair in my wardrobe for a couple of years now, and they’ve become a piece I come back to time and time again—I really am so pleased I purchased them. While my original pair is no longer in stock, there are plenty of similar styles to choose from at the moment. My pick? The below option from Mango. Though, I have seen some equally impressive options from M&S and River Is...

Not a fan of colour? Be prepared to be converted. If Zara has its way, we will all be adorned in every vibrant, punchy shade the rainbow has to offer. And we’re here for it. What better way to step into the new season than wearing joyful colours that are bound to give you a confidence boost as soon as you put them on? Sure, the minimalists out there may be shocked and alarmed at the idea of zesty orange, punchy pink and all shades of highlighter greens, but we have something for you, too. Every piece in all its colourful joy is sleek, fuss-free and a twist on a classic. So these colour trends are not as in-your-face as you may think on first inspection. We’re talking colour-block minidresses that’ll look effortless teamed with buttery cream and tan, bright ...

When it comes to comfort dressing, instead of jogging bottoms or loungewear co-ords, the cosy item that I wear every single day is a jumper or cardigan. It’s hardly a surprising choice given quite how freezing it has been this winter. Considering they are all I wear, I have been steadily building up my collection over the past few months, with a mix of classic, simple knits and more statement styles that make them the focal point of an outfit.  Perhaps it’s seeing myself from the waist up five days a week via Zoom calls or the need for some colour as an antidote to the bleakness of February weather, but I’ve been neglecting the grey and navy jumpers I usually wear every winter and am looking for something a little jollier. My all-time favourite knit is a li...

This year’s ‘micro trend‘ cohort can broadly be divided into two camps: On the one side there’s the artisanal charm of colourful stripes and contemporary patchworking. It’s ageless, delightfully quirky, and an aesthetic that has been embraced by countless up-and-coming designers. At the other end of the spectrum, it’s all about the noughties: We’re talking graphic letter print, sultry corset tops and a generous splash of lime green. It’s an unashamed nostalgia fest that will likely have a marmite effect on the nation’s shoppers. Of course, there are a few styles that can be found in the middle-ground—think elevated denim and pearl detailing—both of which may already be sitting in your wardrob...

As I type this, I’m wearing two pairs of socks on my feet, which are tucked into a pair of sheepskin slippers—and I’m still cold. So, you’ll forgive me for indulging in a spot of springtime daydreaming, escaping just for a second into thoughts of brighter days and warmer temperatures and, inevitably, the fashion that comes with them. And, when it comes to spring clothes, nothing feels more seasonally appropriate than a pretty dress. Admittedly I’m a dress girl, but I can’t be the only one who gets endorphins just thinking about slipping into one (without the need for thermal tights underneath). While I have quite the collection of them hanging in my wardrobe, which I can’t wait to get the wear out of, I can’t help but let my eye wander to the stunn...

Spring is an exciting time for fashion—so much so that the long slog of winter can seem even more drawn out when you and your wardrobe are ready for its arrival. However, there is one seamless way you can begin injecting the joyful mood of the runway into your current looks, and that’s by embracing the spring 2022 colour trends now. It might be too soon to begin thinking about shorts and sandals, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start taking inspiration from the new collections. After all, incorporating the standout colours from the runway into your ensembles is the easiest way to start honing your spring aesthetic, and anything that can make my outfits feel fresh again with little effort on my part is A-okay by me. And from where I’m standing, there are six shades to priorit...

Regardless of the time of year, blazers are essential. Ideal for layering in the colder months or wearing as a lightweight cover-up when temperatures rise, blazers are—along with my jeans and extensive white T-shirt collection—one of the few things in my wardrobe I can legitimately say that I wear every season.  With so much wear, however, comes the risk of fatigue—of being stuck in some sort of outfit Groundhog Day–type scenario. Blazers deserve better, and more importantly, you deserve better. So I’ve rounded up 10 classic blazer outfits you can style on a whim and know they’re going to look chicer than chic. As seen on some of my favourite sources of fashion inspiration and utilising pieces I expect you’ll already have in your wardrobe, these classic b...