May 16, 2020 at 06:06AM If you lived through the late nineties and earlier noughties, you are likely familiar with the term, “jeans and a nice top.” Back then, it represented the foolproof outfit formula that saw women through dates, dinners, nights out and so much more. Though our collective
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The T-Shirt Trend Everyone Is Wearing This Summer, Including Fearne Cotton
May 16, 2020 at 06:04AM Though once considered a staple reserved for tennis matches or golf days, collared polo T-shirts have encountered a major resurgence of late, regaining a reputation as an essential among the fashion set. Thanks to Miuccia Prada’s use of the item on the Prada S/S 20 runway,
11 At-Home Beauty Rituals That Immediately Lift Our Mood
May 16, 2020 at 06:00AM No matter what is happening, it can be easy to forget how much we can (and totally should) do from the comfort of our own homes. In fact, almost any fancy beauty treatment, appointment or pastime can translate to a more relaxing and uplifting nature if we
The Best At-Home Hair Dyes for When You Can’t Get to the Salon
May 15, 2020 at 04:30PM For those among us who dye their hair, I trust that you understand regular salon trips can be a bit costly. Besides the fact that colouring your hair is insanely expensive, it also takes up a lot of valuable time and requires some serious commitment. Take me, for example.
We Love Kate and Meghan, But Royal Style Doesn’t Get Better Than Princess Anne’s
May 15, 2020 at 11:00AM What do Princess Diana‘s polka dots, the Queen‘s matching suit sets, Kate Middleton‘s coats and everything Meghan Markle wears have in common? They’re more prevalent as ever in 2020. However, there is one member of the royal family who deserves a closer look: Princess Anne.
23 Cookbooks You’ll Actually Want on Your Coffee Table
May 15, 2020 at 07:00AM Hey, you there. Yeah, I’m talking to you, the one who hates cooking. I get it: Looking for a recipe, finding the right ingredients, chopping up said ingredients and mixing them together seems like a whole load of faff when Deliveroo is merely a swipe
These Stick-On False Nails Are So Good They Rival a Salon Manicure
May 15, 2020 at 06:30AM If, like me, you’re used to regular visits to the salon for a manicure, chances are your nails aren’t in a great way right now. My mani skills are a little weak, to say the least. I absolutely hate the feeling of filing my nails,
29 Products That Give Back—From T-Shirts to Holly Willoughby’s Knit
May 15, 2020 at 06:15AM In the midst of the COVID-19 global crisis, it is always heart-warming to see the people, brands and companies that step forward in an effort to help make a difference. Whether it be doctors coming out of retirement to support the NHS or friendly local neighbours
I Haven’t Shopped All Year, But H&M’s Summer Collection Just Changed My Mind
May 15, 2020 at 06:00AM Last September, post–fashion week, we knew what we were going to see everywhere come summer 2020. The biggest trends included leather (for summer? Actually groundbreaking), pretty white dresses and Bermuda-style shorts. While these trends and many others were pretty much guaranteed at the beginning of the year,
These Trainers Are 2020’s Answer to Stan Smiths
May 15, 2020 at 06:00AM Over the last 12 months the athleisure trend has definitely waned in popularity. The proliferation of boldly branded track pants and sports leggings is declining in favour of matching trackie sets in muted tones and split-hem leggings paired with elegant mules. However, sneakers still remain popular. After
These High-Street Pieces Make for Happy Scrolling This Summer
May 15, 2020 at 06:00AM And before we knew it, it was almost summer. It’s hard to believe that we’ve almost come out the other side of spring (and what a weird one it’s been), but now we’re here, clad in our favourite leggings and gearing up for a slightly
15 Affordable Beauty Products That Are Just as Good as These Expensive Ones
May 15, 2020 at 06:00AM I’m incredibly lucky that I get sent some of the most premium beauty products on the market to try out as part of my job. From ÂŁ205 moisturisers to ÂŁ109 facial steamers, I’ve had the chance to test some of the most luxurious formulations and
23 Smart But Comfy Trousers If You’re Officially Over Jogging Bottoms
May 15, 2020 at 05:00AM After weeks of slouching, the novelty of wearing jogging bottoms has well and truly worn off. I want to feel comfortable, for sure, but now I miss feeling put-together and am slowly revisiting the smarter items in my wardrobe. This week, we wrote about a
I’ve Slowed Down My Shopping, But I’m Still Eyeing These 31 Cool Basics
May 14, 2020 at 05:30PM To clarify, the title of this story refers to my shopping for fashion items. I say that because while I’ve been buying less clothing and fewer shoes and accessories lately, I’ve been spending more money on groceries and household cleaning products than ever. Nonetheless, I’d be
These Tan Drops Will Give a Natural Sun-Kissed Glow
May 14, 2020 at 11:00AM Whatever time of year it is, we all crave that “just got back from holiday” glow, don’t we? Whether it’s not having to wear as much make-up or simply just feeling like our best selves, the benefits of having a freshly bronzed glow can’t be underestimated. At this
I Have Tried Countless Dry Shampoos and This Is the Only One That Actually Works
May 14, 2020 at 10:00AM My hair is seriously fine and poker-straight. The only hint of texture that my hair naturally possesses is as a result of years of bleach damage to the ends. Because of this, I am forever looking for ways to add some more life and texture to my
For the Past 5 Summers, I’ve Bought My Boho Dresses From This Store
May 14, 2020 at 06:20AM The first sign of sunshine and I turn into a hippy. Are you the same? If floaty, printed, slightly retro midi and maxi dresses become your go-to, then we likely will share the same taste in summer shopping destinations. So listen up, because I’m about
21 Tops That Will Make Your Leggings Feel Fancy
May 14, 2020 at 06:12AM Is it just us, or are there a lot of top shots on our Instagram feeds right now? Possibly because the world is making more conference calls than ever, or it could be because the vast majority of us have been wearing leggings on our bottom
This “Boring” Dress Is Now Summer’s #1 Buy
May 14, 2020 at 06:07AM 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
7 Chic Scandi Influencers on the Outfits They’re Wearing at Home
May 14, 2020 at 06:06AM You only have to look as far as Copenhagen Fashion Week to realise Scandinavian women are icons when it comes to personal style. Known for their bold use of colour, daring outfit combinations and overall statement-making looks, there’s a unique sensibility that comes with the Scandinavian aesthetic. Given
Why I Think Nostalgia Is the Future of the Fashion Industry
May 14, 2020 at 06:00AM When I was growing up, we had what we called the memories box, a huge travel case packed full of childhood paraphernalia and family mementos dating back to long before I was born. I used to love spending hours rummaging in its depths, inexorably drawn
26 Simple Summer Pieces That Will Make Getting Dressed Easier
May 14, 2020 at 06:00AM Whatever happens over the next few months, this summer is bound to be different from all others—but regardless of what our summer plans look like, as the weather gets hotter we always gravitate towards simpler, easy-to-style items. So we’ve looked through hundreds of collections to
The Minimalist Staples I’m Buying From COS This Summer
May 14, 2020 at 06:00AM Simple, timeless and irresistibly minimalist, there is something so timely about COS’s spring/summer collection. Of course, the brand has been championing the stripped-back aesthetic long before it was on-trend, but over the last few months, we can’t deny that over many other high-street brands, it
These Are the 12 Most Perfect Red Nail Polishes, According to Our Editors
May 13, 2020 at 06:00PM Whether you’re a burgundy gal, a true red devotee or someone who is more partial to a pinky shade of raspberry, it’s fair to say that red is the most classic nail colour there is. In our experience, it also seems to be a particular favourite of the
8 Types of Underwear to Invest in Before You’re 30
May 13, 2020 at 02:00PM We try not to be too prescriptive when it comes to fashion here at Who What Wear, whether that’s in relation to the shoe trends spiking on the runways or the rogue bikini trend proliferating on Instagram. Of course, we’ll never turn down a good
17 Eye Creams That Actually Work on Dark Circles
May 13, 2020 at 11:00AM Of all the questions that I’m asked as a beauty editor, how to actually get rid of dark circles has to be up there as one of the most widespread enquiries. From my teenage sister whose laidback approach to studying often results in all-nighters spent
Trust Monikh—3 Expensive-Looking Pieces She’s Just Found On the High Street
May 13, 2020 at 10:18AM There are hundreds of thousands of influencers in the social ether, but only a handful who we religiously stalk in order to virtually steal the clothes off their backs. Our primary target is Monikh—the London-based styling and shopping guru who seeks out the very coolest
Everything an Expert Wants You to Know About Looking After Afro Hair at Home
May 13, 2020 at 09:30AM Trying to keep on top of any kind of normal beauty routine right now is more or less impossible. Nail bars have shut shop, who knows when spa breaks will be a feasible weekend option again and, perhaps most importantly, hair salons far and wide are
The 12 Specific Beauty Products I Buy From & Other Stories
May 13, 2020 at 06:30AM Take a quick glance through my wardrobe and you’ll be able to tell straight away that I’m a fan of & Other Stories. While I am by no means a fashion connoisseur, I do know that as a retailer, it does a rather great job of
Trust Me—These Brands Will Be Huge in 2020
May 13, 2020 at 06:16AM A brand-new decade only began a few months ago, and already the world has changed so significantly, it’s hard not to contemplate what the rest of 2020 might have in store. Will we be able to see our friends again? Will we ever return to