Who What Wear

October 17, 2021 at 06:29AM Leggings seem to yo-yo in and out of favour within fashion circles, but in 2021, the chicest of dressers are revisiting black leggings. Tight-fitting trousers are rapidly regaining popularity, as many influencers and buyers are wearing skinny jeans and slim-fitting leggings—and not just with slippers for waist-up outfits for Zoom calls. The key to making them feel 2020 is to play with proportions, however, and contrast the tightness of the legs with oversize knitwear, huge boots and smart pieces you wouldn’t typically expect to wear with leggings. Think of black leggings as your base layer. Then, add on either a pair of chunky tread-sole or hiking boots or elegant knee-high leather boots, and pile on the expensive-looking knitwear, from zip-front jumpers to camel crew-necks. The key to making leggings look put-together in 2021 is to pay attention to the details.…

October 17, 2021 at 06:41AM It’s not often that a single item stops us in our tracks, let alone a cardigan from the high street. Well, this week one brand has only gone and done it, and it doesn’t take many guesses as to which brand nailed it: & Other Stories, of course. Coming in a subtle shade of grey-brown and finished with an unusual asymmetrical, button-up design, it might not be the most look-at-me style in the world, but perhaps therein lies its luxury appeal.Drawing influence from the many other designer brands who have embraced the less-is-more design dictum this season, & Other Stories has well and truly spoken to our cravings for comfy, elevated basics. It’s the sort of piece that you can add to your trusty joggers and shearling slippers but also dress up with tailored trousers, chunky gold jewellery and heeled boots. It was…

October 17, 2021 at 06:29AM Leggings seem to yo-yo in and out of favour within fashion circles, but in 2021, the chicest of dressers are revisiting black leggings. Tight-fitting trousers are rapidly regaining popularity, as many influencers and buyers are wearing skinny jeans and slim-fitting leggings—and not just with slippers for waist-up outfits for Zoom calls. The key to making them feel 2020 is to play with proportions, however, and contrast the tightness of the legs with oversize knitwear, huge boots and smart pieces you wouldn’t typically expect to wear with leggings. Think of black leggings as your base layer. Then, add on either a pair of chunky tread-sole or hiking boots or elegant knee-high leather boots, and pile on the expensive-looking knitwear, from zip-front jumpers to camel crew-necks. The key to making leggings look put-together in 2021 is to pay attention to the details.…

October 17, 2021 at 06:10AM Hands down, Zara has to be my favourite high street brand and I know I’m not alone in my adoration. In fact, I get a little too excited when the weather starts to shift into autumn, because it means that Zara—the experts in winter dressing—will be providing me with an reliable rotation of cool pieces to get me through the rest of the year.Zara has been my go-to for basics that will stand the test of time: great knitwear, beautiful dresses and brilliant footwear are just a few of the categories I’ve bought into in the past, and these pieces still serve me well now. I know I can always rely on the Spanish brand, whether I’m looking for something trendy or something a little more understated and classic.I’m building my autumn/winter wardrobe at the moment and you already know where I was keen to head to…

October 17, 2021 at 06:03AM Throughout fashion month, industry insiders are constantly shown new collections and presentations, and while I do adore the glamour of seeing a model strut down the runway, more often than not, I find myself thinking about whether the clothes presented would actually work on me. As a petite woman, standing at just 5’1”, this is a predicament I find myself battling with constantly. “Sure, that’s chic. But could I actually wear it without looking like a girl who has raided her big sister’s wardrobe?” I ask myself.Or “At what point does oversize go from stylish to drowning in fabric?” I often ponder.With every new season, there are certain trends I choose to forgo and others I opt into simply due to their capacity to suit a smaller frame, and of course, autumn/winter 2021 is no different. This season,…

October 17, 2021 at 06:00AM I used to be the kind of person who could get ready at the speed of light, but soon discovered the joys of picking out your makeup with an outfit to match and a scent to take you through the day.I’ve recently found that the actual purchase of the perfume is the hard part. I have 30+ different scents to choose from and while yes it is a bit excessive, the perfumes I own belong to me for a reason, so I know whatever I pick from my ever-growing stash will always be a perfect choice! The same can't always be said when it comes to purchasing in-store or online, but having a price point and notes in mind definitely makes the process easier.My personal go-to is something affordable, long-lasting and that smells expensive while actually being much cheaper than other higher-priced perfumes.So If you’re currently on the…

October 17, 2021 at 06:00AM The one fashion question I’m asked the most by my friends is, “Where is the best place to buy a winter coat?” Whatever budget you’re working within, a winter coat tends to take up a large chunk of your clothing budget, and so it’s a purchase that takes some consideration. If you’re able to invest in a luxury label or want to find the best the high street has to offer, below you’ll find the 12 brands that I think you can always depend on when it comes to outerwear. It’ll be no surprise to you that a Max Mara coat is our ultimate purchase, however at the contemporary level I’m also always impressed by London-based label Shrimps, new name from Copenhagen Stand Studio and Joseph. When it comes to the high street, the Scandinavian brands really do coats like no other,…

October 17, 2021 at 06:00AM You know you have a special job when a regular part of your work schedule includes making people feel good about themselves. And that is precisely why I love our Who What Wear street style expeditions. Each month, photographer Michaela Efford and I take to the streets of London in search of well-dressed individuals, and I can’t tell you the number of times people have told us we’ve made their day simply because we’ve complimented their outfits and asked them for a photo.Last month, in particular, there seemed to be a real feeling of camaraderie and sisterhood amongst the women we photographed along East London’s Broadway Market and Columbia Road. We spotted several pairs of friends happily spending their Friday afternoons together, many of whom were dressed unintentionally in coordinated or complementary outfits. There were sisters who’d just dyed…

October 17, 2021 at 05:06AM If you asked me to write a story about celebrities wearing complicated outfits, rest assured that it would be long and likely devoid of any outfits you’d actually be able to re-create. Celebs have stylists to help them and red carpets and paparazzi to contend with, so trust me—I get it. But from time to time (well, pretty often actually), celebrities will wear outfits that are actually quite simple and easy to re-create.I made it my mission to look through every single recent celebrity outfit I could find to bring you the least complicated ones. These eight outfits are made up entirely of basics that you might already have in your closet, and if you don’t, I found excellent versions for you. Read on for all the easy celeb-approved looks you’ll want to wear this season and beyond and to…

October 17, 2021 at 05:06AM If you asked me to write a story about celebrities wearing complicated outfits, rest assured that it would be long and likely devoid of any outfits you’d actually be able to re-create. Celebs have stylists to help them and red carpets and paparazzi to contend with, so trust me—I get it. But from time to time (well, pretty often actually), celebrities will wear outfits that are actually quite simple and easy to re-create.I made it my mission to look through every single recent celebrity outfit I could find to bring you the least complicated ones. These eight outfits are made up entirely of basics that you might already have in your closet, and if you don’t, I found excellent versions for you. Read on for all the easy celeb-approved looks you’ll want to wear this season and beyond and to…