Dresses

One thing that most of us are prioritising when it comes to clothes in 2020 is comfort. No one knows what exactly winter has in store for us, but I have a hunch that knitted dresses are going to be the leading dress trend—particularly as many offices continue to extend working from home orders until the end of the year. Parisian designer Jacquemus made jumper dresses popular several years ago with its roll-neck maxis with thigh-high slits, and this season, formfitting knitted dresses are more popular than ever. “The second most prevalent trend for autumn/winter 2020 was the focus on the female form, which saw the return of the bodycon dress,” Elizabeth von der Goltz, global buying director at Net-a-Porter told Who What Wear. “However, today’...

When it comes to fashion, inspiration can strike almost anywhere. Whether you spot a chic Londoner in a gorgeous coat while on the bus or notice a holidaymaker in a beautiful dress while on vacation, we all tend to seek inspiration from the people around us in one way or another. Though, sadly, the problem with spotting a particularly stylish passerby while out and about is the fact that often, you’ll never know where they found their enviably-cool outfit. Thankfully, when it comes to Instagram we rarely encounter this problem, as the fashion-savvy platform generally takes the guesswork out of outfit spotting.  With the simple tap of a screen, you can instantly know exactly where someone found their coveted clothing and proceed according. Over the last few we...

If I’m being totally honest, I have very few reasons to wear dresses right now. I spend my 9-to-5 working at a desk in my house and often wear loose-fitting trousers and a jumper and then I’ll change into a Bella Freud T-shirt that’s so worn it’s like a second skin, a pair of joggers and my favourite Weekday knit that has leg of mutton sleeves (because, fashion). While the pandemic has given me an arguably comfier wardrobe, I absolutely miss getting dressed up for work. Usually, my office attire would consist of pretty dresses and smart tailored pieces, which I’d then wear out during the weekend when I’ve gone to meet friends for brunches or the occasional night out with my husband (we have a toddler so it’s a rare occurrence anyway)...

If I’m being totally honest, I have few reasons to wear dresses right now. I spend my 9 to 5 working at a desk in my house and often wear loose-fitting trousers and a jumper and then I’ll change into a Bella Freud T-shirt that’s so worn it’s like a second skin, a pair of joggers and my favourite Weekday knit that has leg of mutton sleeves (because, fashion). While the pandemic has given me an arguably comfier wardrobe, I absolutely miss getting dressed up for work. Usually, my office attire would consist of pretty dresses and smart tailored pieces, which I’d then wear out during the weekend when I’ve gone to meet friends for brunches or the occasional night out with my husband (we have a toddler so it’s a rare occurrence anyway). Whe...

“We don’t design for one specific type of woman. No matter your age, shape or size, we want our pieces to feel flattering,” McCloskey tells me. “No matter how nice a print or design is, the cut has to be perfect to allow for comfortable and confident wear. In terms of cut, most of our dress styles are bias-cut, which is really flattering, as it moulds to the wearer’s body. Creating bias-cut pieces is more expensive, but we’d rather sacrifice the expense to ensure our customers feel great and are getting true value. We tweak every single piece in our collections—even our classic shapes—to continuously improve them and ensure all the details are absolutely perfected.” The prints and silhouettes will be reinvented each season, but there are always con...