Dresses

Anything feels possible when you wear a dress; actually, anything is possible when you wear a dress that makes you feel as invincible and special as you are. And what could be more magical? So intrinsic are dresses with some of life’s most important milestones; their influence should never be overlooked or underestimated. I’d go as far as to say they are one of, if not the, most impactful, important garments in the fashion industry—one that designers go to great lengths to perfect for us each season. As we find ourselves at the earliest beginnings of autumn/winter 2022, perhaps now is the time to elucidate the most noteworthy dress trends that will see us through the rest of the year.  I may be bewitched by the notion of magic, but I...

When it comes to getting dressed, whether it’s for work or play, they are certain pieces that we wear on repeat. For me, 9 times out of 10 that piece is a dress, and whether it’s a casual midi dress or a billowing maxi they are an integral part of my daily uniform. Whenever anyone asks me about my about my number one styling tip, it always comes back to sticking to a piece you know works for you, so that’s my excuse.  I often find myself reaching for a dress on those days when I still want to feel good. Maybe it’s a lazy approach to getting dressed—throw on one piece, add some accessories, good to go—but it works for me. Or maybe it’s the nod to the elusive balance looking sharp and see...

When it comes to looking polished every single day, no one is quite as proficient as Jessica Skye. An influencer she may be, but she has the fashion clout to match, having held various roles within the industry before she found social media stardom. It’s this intrinsic knowledge and experience that sets Skye apart from her contemporaries (along with her imitable style, of course). With a penchant for pared-back staples and easy-to-wear outfits, all in a gloriously versatile colour palette, Skye creates perennially chic looks that aren’t try-hard—a potent combination we immediately want to re-create. Thankfully, each month, Skye will be sharing her new-season selects exclusively with you, rather pleasingly categorised by product type. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are lookin...

As it turns out, we owe a lot to the influence TikTok has had on our lives over the last couple of years. Like many others, I was quick to write it off as the home of dubious hacks and dance challenges, but it and its users have proven their ability to uncover hidden gems and turn unexpected pieces into overnight successes. We’ve had a particularly good spell of affordable dresses popping up on the app lately (Who could forget that Abercrombie smash hit?), and the latest piece doing the rounds on TikTok and Instagram comes from a very unexpected source: Amazon Fashion. And it’s proving to be an across-the-board hit with all of the editors in the Who What Wear office. The R.Vivimos puff-sleeved polka-dot dress has been gaining attention for its flattering fit...

Ah, dresses. Nothing else holds quite the same special place in our wardrobes, does it? An easy all-in-one outfit that can instantly make you feel put-together. Whether you’re a minimalist who favours monochrome slips and ribbed knit dresses or a maximalist who lives in bold, printed milkmaid dresses, there’s a place in every wardrobe for this pretty staple. The best thing about dresses, though, just might be that you can bag yourself a really great one without having to dig too deep into your purse. Across the high street, second-hand and independent brands, you can find so many beautiful styles for under £100, which couldn’t be better for this time of year when your wardrobe may feel like it needs a refresh as we near the end of summer, but you’re still trying to stick to ...

Being 5’4″, I’m (nearly) considered as petite when it comes to shopping. With the specialist category created for people 5’3″, and shorter, it’s ideal if you need items such as jeans and dresses to be not as long as mainline sections. Although I can of course still shop the non-petite sections, often midis can reach into maxi territory, and well, maxis become a trip-hazard. A tip if you’re perusing dresses online is to look at the description for the model’s height. This way, you’ll be able to see where the hemline lands on them and work out where it would roughly be on your frame.  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. G...

The problem is, with midi dresses being such a popular style, there are an awful lot of choices out there to scroll through to find the perfect one for you. There are worse problems to have, of course, but if you’re looking to update your midi-dress selection now that we’ve suddenly hit hot summer days and you’re feeling like you don’t know where to start, don’t fret. Below, we’ve done the hard work for you and compiled 25 of the very best available right now. There are dresses the entire Who What Wear UK team can’t stop talking about and even some we’ve personally tried and tested already. There are wedding-guest dresses and some that will be perfect for back-to-the-office days as the weather starts to warm up. All of them are really easy to wear and have that midi-dress knack of mak...

When it comes to date-night dressing, there are so many factors to consider. One, where are you going? and two, who are you going with? If it’s a first date, it might change things. But as someone in a relationship of five years, I tend not to focus too much on impressing (sorry, other half) and more on giving some of my favourite outfits a well-deserved night out. And when it comes to digging a look out from the back of my wardrobe or even opting to buy something new if it’s a special occasion, there’s one item I always rely on: a dress. It cannot, I repeat, cannot fail. When it comes to choosing said dress, anything goes, but of course, I’ve gone on a hunt to decipher the ones actually worth buying. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are l...

For the occasion, Sienna chose a knitted midi dress with an on-trend sweetheart neckline and bell sleeves from Self-Portrait, the brand editors and influencers wear regularly. Of course, the knitted dress trend always comes into its own in autumn when we look to trade in our lightweight linens and other fabrications for something a little heavier. But, true to form, Sienna remains one step ahead of the curve in her blue midi. Pairing it with white sandals and a bag to match, I could also see this dress working with minimal slider sandals, should you want to give it a relaxed spin.  As part of the brand’s new collection, you’ll be pleased to hear that Sienna Miller’s Self-Portrait knit dress remains in stock. Scroll down to see it and the black iteration too. Then continue on to shop o...

I love shopping for dresses. In part, it’s because they’re the easiest thing to wear and style up (especially when you’re looking to get ready quickly without compromising on style), but it’s also because it doesn’t matter where you are or if it’s during the busiest sale period when shops are bursting at the seams with last season’s dregs—without fail, you will always find a new dress to add to your collection. At this time of year, my agenda varies quite dramatically from business meetings to park dates with my 3-year-old all within the space of a few hours. I find a dress is always the easiest option no matter the schedule. I can throw on some earrings and heels for work then switch them out for more practical footwear. The downside to dress shopping is there are...

Over at Who What Wear UK, we have two great loves: good dresses and celebrities in the kind of outfits you can literally copy and paste. When it comes to the latter, we’ve seen our fair share of fashionable women who have influenced our purchases, but while looking for new inspo recently, it has come to our attention that Rachel Stevens is having a particularly good run of noteworthy moments, and the fact that most of these happen to be in dresses (affordable ones at that) is just an added bonus. From pretty midis to her own collection of summery maxi dresses for Oasis, it’s clear that all of Stevens’s dresses have one thing in common: their price tags, as this is one celeb who isn’t afraid to champion the high street. Her Instagra...

Looking put-together during the summer months is one of the trickiest styling obstacles. However, the one thing that is always cool (in the literal and aesthetic sense) is a linen dress—and I’ve found almost 30 that will tick every summer-dress box. 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.