Summer Fashion

I don’t know about you, but summer is always the highlight of my year. Sometimes, summer outfits need to be straightforward and simple to assemble, with just the flourish of a key accessory or subtle injection of a new styling move, and sometimes—because the UK’s climate is so unpredictable—the layering and construction will be more demanding. We’ve supplied the more advanced levels, of course. Remember that if the sandals don’t work due to rain, plenty of the below outfits work with boots. There are looks for all of your summer plans, from elegant parties to afternoons in beer gardens. So without further ado, let us introduce you to the summer outfit ideas we’re already wearing for 2022, provided by some standout looks and supported by the shopping piece...

If you do happen to be looking for easy, high-impact pieces to add to your summer wardrobe, you’ll be glad to hear you won’t have to take out another mortgage this year. From my research so far there are so many impressive, affordable buys on the high street right now, sure to stand the test of time.  For warm-weather wardrobe heroes that never get old, I would recommend exploring linen (Marks and Spencer, H&M and COS have the best selections right now) in loose-fitting silhouettes that will keep you cool and will look chic for years. Loose, throw-on dresses are also the gift that keeps on giving, as they tend to be flexible size-wise but also so easy to style (Arket has some very cool pieces in bright colours and ...

The past few summers have been all about basics, whether it was the perfect tracksuit, the ultimate white tee or the most versatile throw-on dress. This adoration for all things classic also brought about a renewed love for shorts, specifically linen shorts, and the obsession that started a couple of years ago has well and truly continued into this season. Holidays are back on the cards (if your flight isn’t cancelled, that is), and summer in the city brings more exciting calendar opportunities. This comfortable wardrobe hero is sure to back you up, no matter the occasion. 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 ...

As a mini trend for 2022, it’s actually quite tricky not to add some form of knitted top to your wish list. Be it a crochet halterneck, a knitted bandeau or a luxe fine-knit vest top. And yes, of course, these “nice” tops all go with jeans. But as we’re in the depths of a heatwave in the UK, I will be styling mine just like Rachael did above, with lightweight linen trousers, shorts or miniskirts. Keep scrolling to see the knit tops that deserve a place in your summer edit. 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 ...

“The whole point of classics is that they will never go out of style, and J.Crew is synonymous with pieces that you will wear season after season, every year. The design team is constantly refining the classics to make sure the proportions feel modern. Clothes do have personality if you can believe it, and these small tweaks can make a big difference.” “For example,” she continued, “giving the relaxed-fit shirt just the amount of oversize shape that it reads cool but still flattering for example is something we work on constantly, and makes all of the difference in your experience of wearing it. Also taking a classic fabric like linen and putting it in a bloomer shape gives new life to a very iconic ‘coastal grandmother‘ fabric.” You Deserve t...

COS’s star buys for spring/summer are the illustrious waistcoat and tailored trousers (great together, brilliant apart), which look and feel just as luxe in real life. Meanwhile, over at Arket, basics (namely T-shirts and denim) are the pieces to zone in on first. They’re crafted from higher-quality materials renowned in the fashion industry to withstand years of wear. Its arsenal exceeds basics, and for summer, you’ll find dresses aplenty, leather accessories and chic swimsuits. Fabric is something I’m most intrigued by, and & Other Stories, Arket and COS are appeasing the more conscious shoppers among us. With innovative textiles such as Naia and the increased use of Lyocell, the materials are produced more consciously and with longe...

A few years ago, as I fell head first into my 30s, I made a pact with myself to try to be the kind of chic woman who wears linen all summer long. You know the type. Think Meryl Streep or Diane Keaton in every Nancy Meyers movie (goals)—the kind who floats down to the farmers market every weekend with a basket bag slung over her arm and a linen shirt billowing behind her. Okay, that part might be slightly more difficult to re-create while living in London, but the effortlessness of a linen outfit is something we can all realistically achieve. There’s just something about a linen dress, button-down or pair of trousers that feels so timeless, ageless and polished—am I right? And with the weather hitting record highs right now, I can practically feel myself being drawn to the elegance of...

If you thought co-ords were only appropriate for toddlers and teens, think again. This season, we’ve been inundated with rather grown-up co-ords that are practical for every day. The best part about these matchy-matchy pieces is that the full outfit is already styled up, so they take minimal effort. Also, you can split up the separates to create multiple outfit opportunities.  Faithfull the Brand is always a go-to for printed sets, but the likes of Totême and Reformation have created iterations for minimalists. Mango, Arket and H&M have also jumped onboard with a selection of chic linen co-ords and summer suiting.  Keep scrolling to see how some of our favourite fashion girls are wearing this trend for summer and shop some of the best co-ords around. You Deser...

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of a co-ord, or any outfit that takes less than a minute to style, for that matter. When time is of the essence or, you know, you just don’t have the brain capacity to make any decisions (same), a matchy-matchy pairing is a godsend. If you find yourself nodding in agreement, it’s my happy duty to tell you that one of this summer’s key trends falls neatly into the low-maintenance co-ord category.  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 Inte...

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there’s a heatwave coming. In fact, as I sit here writing this with my face as close to a fan as possible without my hair getting dragged in, I’m pretty sure it’s already arrived. Temperatures are reaching crazy highs next week (does anyone remember a time the UK was 35°? No, me neither), but it also looks set to be really warm throughout the whole month of July, and likely into August and September too. Better late than never, I guess? Not that I’m complaining, in fact I’m very grateful after summer never really arrived last year. It’s lovely weather for sitting in the garden doing nothing. The problem arises when we’re expected to leave the house and still look polished. Whatever your journey may be, getting to the office, or a meeting, or a date, or dri...

Summer isn’t over yet, no matter how excited we may be about the autumn/winter trends. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your staples, or hunting down a stand-out summer piece, this season, the high-street really does have it all. And with a team of Who What Wear UK editors to hand, I figured I’d ask the experts what they’re currently impressed by on the high-street shopping circuit.   Considering they spend all day, every day searching through the new-in sections to share their favourite finds direct with you, the personal recommendations of these seven editors hold considerable weight. Although they each have their own aesthetics and preferences, you might see commonalities in their selections—this, I believe, affirms the fact these pieces are enduring in...

However, at Zara, H&M, and Mango respectively, my virtual baskets have been bursting over with pieces so chic even I, a fashion editor who has spent a decade scrutinising whether something is worth buying or not, have found it hard to whittle my wish list down to a respectable size. It took time and a lot of willpower, but after analysing every item, I truly believe that, below, I’ve outlined the nine best pieces you’ll find at each brand right now. I’ve deliberately stuck to a classic colour palette, ensuring these finds are versatile and classic in the process, with the goal of maximising their wearability. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe with something fresh for summer from the high street, do so mindfully via my handpicked edit.  You Deserve to Make Money Even W...