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The ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s Trends That Are Selling Like Crazy
It’s true: What comes around tends to go back around eventually. Since we know that fashion is cyclical in nature, it should come as no surprise when we see trends resurrect themselves from the past—sometimes from decades in the past. Designers are always revisiting the archives in order to reinvent the wheel for the seasons to come, fixating on one decade or period of time before moving onto the next. In the past several years alone, we’ve cycled through ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s fashion trends, cherry-picking which silhouettes and motifs to bring into the present-day. The great thing about vintage clothing is that if you hold onto an item for long enough, you might just see it come back into the style sp...
These Hairstyles Will Take Years Off Your Face
I don’t know about you but the past 101 days has felt long. I’ve got more grey hair, more wrinkles, and despite going to bed earlier, I’m still tired. There’s no denying that I’ve felt like I’ve aged faster in lockdown. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with this (I have no issues with changing hair colour or a few lines on my face), the speed at which it has happened has been a little disconcerting. I want to feel like myself again—and for me that means getting a haircut. Over the past few months I’ve lost count of the amount of people who have said their hair needs cutting. From my husband to my colleagues as well as my parents, the want to get a chop has been strong. Personally, I’m desperate to get my hair cut back i...
This “Boring” Dress Is Set to Be Summer’s #1 Buy
Fashion decrees that everyone should own at least one little black dress, but there’s an equally viable case to be made for the little white dress. Not that it has to be little (especially if you’re wearing your LWD in the city rather than at the beach), but as long as it’s crisp and bright white, then you’re good to go. There’s just something unapologetically spring-like and optimistic about this shade, be it lacy and whimsical or linen and minimalist. What’s more, the basic warm-weather staple was a pretty big deal on the spring/summer 2020 runways. 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...
My Favourite Influencers Showed Me What’s in Their Summer Shopping Baskets
There’s no escaping the fact that this summer is a bit of a weird one. But with lockdown easing slightly, there are plenty of reasons to be joyful. We can now spend time in parks (socially-distanced, of course) and even with loved ones in gardens. Soon, pubs might actually be a possibility. Still, at Who What Wear, we want to offer a bit of escapism, and while we’re all scaling back how much we’re shopping, whether for environmental, ethical or economic reasons, there are some items of clothing that are simply happy. I asked some of my favourite fashion people what they love for summer right now, and they all chose fun, pretty and colourful pieces. It’s not going to transport you to a BBQ with all your nearest and dearest, but it might put a smile on your ...
This Sell-Out H&M Midi is 2020’s Answer To That Zara Polka Dot Dress
Gwyneth in Ralph Lauren at the Oscars, Rihanna in Giambattista Valli at the Grammys and Villanelle in Molly Goddard. What do these three women—real and fictional—have in common? Iconic pink dresses. While colors like black or red are usually associated with more standout looks, the pastel or vibrant shades of pink are still a knock-out. My theory is that it’s a more joyful, fun hue. If, like me, you’re prone to loving a pink dress, then have I got great news for you: H&M has just dropped what might be the ultimate pink frock for the summer. This might be a little hyperbolic, but trust me when I say this dress is incredibly good. It’s oversize. Tick. Has puffed sleeves. Tick. And has a neckline that is ideal for layering necklaces. Tick, ...
This Under-£15 Skincare Brand Will Change the Way You See Your Skin
It often takes a minute for beauty to catch up with conversations that have been circling in social media communities. Skin-acceptance and skin-positivity movements have been making their way around for a while, but no brand has really been able to capture that in an authentic way. Yes, unretouched photographs of models are a huge deal, but this authenticity needs to follow through in all areas of the brand. I’m talking everything from prices to how they’re engaging with their audience. Enter Skin Proud with its call to have us all embracing our skin. Not just one type of skin, either, as the brand has made it a priority to make the products and language it uses as inclusive as possible. Not a single person or skin type will be left behind, and in an in...
If Your Hair Is Snapping, These Are the Habits You Need to Change ASAP
Over the past few weeks, it’s safe to say that we have all experienced a beauty mishap or two. From patchy, half-fallen-out lash extensions to grown-out manicures and toes that need some serious tending to, there’s no doubt that our beauty routines have recently been flipped on their heads. The biggest issues that it seems almost everyone is facing, though, are those to do with our hair. Being unable to get out to salons means that many of us are currently facing unsightly roots and split ends and even risking at-home haircuts in a bid to better the situation. One of the most common complaints that I have come across, however, is that of hair breakage. In fact, almost everyone I have spoken to agrees that their hair seems to be snapping much more th...
10 Affordable Trends French Girls Are Wearing This Summer
It’s no secret that we’re enamored with French-girl style over here at Who What Wear. From the effortless basics they wear time and time again to the lingerie brands they love and the beauty products they swear by to their low-maintenance hair cuts, we love to delve into how to achieve that effortlessly cool, unconventional yet refined French-girl aesthetic. So now that summer is here, we’re honing in on the affordable trends that french girls are wearing and loving this warm-weather season. From classics such as straw bags to runway-approved trends such as crochet, french girls are serving us some seriously chic style this summer. Scroll below to shop all the chic trends for under £150. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online...
Small But Mighty: 51 Summer Buys From the Coolest Independent Brands
Sadly, some of these labels are being hit by the current crisis, and as a publication, we’re doing our very best to support the talent we love in any way possible. That’s why we’ve dedicated our end-of-month shopping gallery to these independent brands. Honestly, we were spoilt for choice, and we wish we could include every brand we came across online (although that would turn into a long article), but we managed to whittle it down to 51 summer-ready pieces. Of course, we understand that many of you are tightening the purse strings right now, but we would love for you to show your support by giving your favourite independent brand some airtime on social media, posting a nice comment on its feed, or even just...
The One Place I Turn to For Luxe Summer Outfit Ideas
Working as an editor on a fashion publication, I am always on the lookout for new sources of inspiration, particularity when it comes to putting together a winning outfit. In the saturated world of social media, it’s all too easy to get lost in a hole of cookie-cutter ensembles and variations-on-a-theme influencer feeds. The trick is to look to places that might not seem obvious, and for me that’s Net-a-Porter. It’s simple: if I’m struggling to think of new ways to style something I’ll simply search for similar pieces on the site and it’ll come up with countless examples professionally styled outfits. Or, if I just need some general ideas for new pairings, I’ll look in the new-in section and see what takes my fancy. Plus, ...
28 Outfits That Make Basics Look Interesting
Minimalism is really having its moment this season. Thanks to The Row and Bottega Veneta, the pared-back approach to dressing has really taken hold in 2020. However, and perhaps this is more of a personal problem, is that I always struggle to keep this aesthetic looking interesting. Sure, I can dabble with a white-shirt–and–black-trousers combo, but I can end up looking a bit like a waitress. The thing is, I’m not a die-hard minimalist, so I haven’t honed the skills needed to really understand what it takes to make basics look super cool. And right now, with plenty of us working from home, basics are a must. So how do those who favour the above style keep it looking interesting when working from home? I spoke to four of my favourite minimalist Instagrammers and they all told me t...
I’m Convinced This Summer Dress Colour Suits Everyone
As someone who’s worked in fashion for quite a few years, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been asked for wardrobe advice. One area in particular that people want to know about is which colours suit them. While I always think you need to just work out what you love and go from there, I do know that there is one colour that suits everyone. A few years ago, my colleague and Editor-in-chief of Who What Wear UK Hannah Almassi wrote a piece on how red, and in particular primary red, is actually the most universally-flattering colour and suits all skin tones. Despite this, I’ve had a lot of people tell me that this colour isn’t for them. While I’ve always been a fan of the hue, I hope that any red naysayers will be encouraged to opt for it...
