Who What Wear

March 20, 2022 at 08:00AM It seems like no matter our given hair, most of us spend way too much of our time wishing for something else. Those with curly hair will go to great lengths to straighten it, just as natural brunettes will spend hours in colourists’ chairs trying to achieve the perfect blonde. And while everyone has the right to express themselves through the haircut, colour, or style of their choosing, education around best practices for one’s own hair could be the difference between hating what grows out of our heads and loving it. According to Erica Conan, ColorProof director of education, this is especially true when it comes to picking the best hair colours for thin hair. While those with thin hair have been convinced for years that ultra-light colours are the only ones that work for this hair type, this veteran stylist disagrees. “Colour preservation is key…

March 20, 2022 at 07:05AM First sight of sunshine, and I’m ready to make a mad dash back to my mum’s house in Norfolk to dig out my spring/summer clothes. Because we all know London rentals don’t allow for such storage. So, as I prepare to open the vacuum bags to discover my own wardrobe once again, I’m on the lookout for a few new pieces to make them feel fresh. Pairing old with new is an easy way to lift any look, and on my latest hunt for epic spring buys, I landed at & Other Stories.When it comes to shopping the high-street, for me, the brands under the H&M umbrella never disappoint. Arket already has a strappy sandal I can’t resist, H&M’s is delivering all the best midi dresses and Weekday is about to make me try out the baggy jean trend.…

March 20, 2022 at 07:05AM Backless bras are quite a controversial subject. For starters, do they really do anything? And wouldn’t it just be easier to go braless? It’s a yes to both for us, which proves exactly why this is such a tricky lingerie item to pin down and feel content with. So if you’re in need of a bit of support and don’t want to feel exposed (not to mention if you have a fuller bust), there are definitely outfits that require such an item. Whether that’s a plunging and revealing top, dress or jumpsuit, a backless bra can come in handy and really make your whole look.But like strapless bras, they’re a much-maligned item in the world of fashion. We’re quick to condemn the lingerie without even ever trying to find ones that work. To remedy this, we hunted down…

March 20, 2022 at 06:37AM It’s natural, as we edge towards the warmer months that our minds gravitate towards dresses. Although they’re a year-round staple in the wardrobes of many, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as slipping into your favourite dress without the need for tights or a chunky jumper thrown over the top once the warm weather settled in. Having been treated to a few bright days over the last fortnight, I have found myself daydreaming about the dresses I’ll wear this year, be it for weddings or to elevate my daily wares.Whenever I fancy treating myself to something new or require a fresh dose of fashion inspiration, there is a selection of women I turn to—the fact they’re all French or reside in France is no coincidence. If you’re familiar with my by-line (for better or worse, my name is pretty easy to…

March 20, 2022 at 07:00AM Spring has well and truly sprung this weekend, and don’t get me wrong I’m not complaining one bit. But with the sudden oncoming of the new season, we’ve all had to switch our mindsets (and our wardrobes) pretty sharpish, which— I don’t know about you— has left me wondering what I actually want to wear right now. As I usually do when I find myself in a wardrobe rut during these transitional times— I’ve turned to my favourite brands’ new in sections for some inspiration— both for ideas on putting outfits together with the pieces I already own, and to start narrowing down what exactly is worth buying for spring and the rest of 2022. For a while now the new-in sections have been a bit wishy-washy, with the odd selection dropping here and there that wasn’t quite for winter but wasn’t for…

March 20, 2022 at 06:30AM I don’t like to admit this considering it’s my job to recommend skincare, but I’m feeling honest—so here goes. It is surprisingly difficult to find a skincare brand that delivers products that actually do what they promise to. It’s not that skincare doesn’t work, it’s more that skincare brands have a tendency to massively over-egg the capabilities of their products. One brand that I can hand-on-heart say never does this, however, is Kate Somerville.The aesthetician founded her namesake brand after her post-procedure facial services became A-lister favourites. Celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Olivia Wilde, Eva Mendes, Demi Moore, Lucy Hale and Paris Hilton are all touted as fans and have visited her LA-based clinic. Meghan Markle is even reported to be a fan. In fact, there is barely a celeb in LA that doesn’t have Somerville to thank…

March 20, 2022 at 06:30AM If you’re like me and are constantly checking Pinterest for the latest and greatest nail trends, you’ll appreciate what I’m about to share with you. Whether I need to find the right coral polish for my skin tone or just want to easily re-create my favourite nail art designs (yes, I keep busy), I turn to my trusty inspo board to keep it all in one place. Now, there’s also another realm of the nail design universe that I haven’t fully explored yet: pastel nail ideas.I’ve always loved pastel hues, but rarely think to create new nail looks with the shades—weird, I know. But now that I’ve created a whole new board dedicated solely to changing this, I called in an expert to share some of her favourite looks using these soft-toned hues. Celebrity nail artist and Nails of LA founder, Brittney Boyce, had a…

March 20, 2022 at 06:09AM When it comes to outfit styling, few events provide as much inspiration as fashion week. Bringing together the fashion world’s most stylish individuals, these events act as a one-stop shop for outfit ideas and styling inspo.With spring well and truly here, I’ve been thinking about the season’s staples and pondering the best trouser-and-shoe pairings. Wide-leg trousers have always illuded me as they seem to be a particularly difficult item to pair with footwear. (Evidently, I’m not alone. We’ve recently seen an increase in searches of the phrase, “shoes to wear with wide-leg trousers.”)Luckily, the street style at Copenhagen Fashion Week, which is always attended by sleek dressers, offered up plenty of inspiration on this exact topic and was a veritable masterclass in how to style wide-leg trousers. Whether you’re looking to style flared jeans, wide-leg leather pants or traditional suit trousers,…

March 20, 2022 at 06:00AM As an editor of a fashion website, I spend a lot of time reporting on new trends, new labels and new ways to wear things. However, sometimes you really never can beat a classic, and it’s arguably more important to build a wardrobe that you’ll love for years, if not decades. Thinking of the longevity of your purchases not only is a way to have a more sustainable approach to fashion but also will help you to carve out a style that is timeless and feels truly you.The idea of a capsule wardrobe created a real buzz around 2014 when a number of industry figures promoted a compact closet built of pieces that all perfectly match. There are some items that we think will always rise high above trends, making them the perfect pieces to invest in and add to…

March 20, 2022 at 06:00AM It’s fair to say that 2022 is turning into a real celebration of the humble skirt. You’ve got micro minis, maxis, circle skirts, column silhouettes and asymmetrical hemlines—you name it. Every style has its own particular fanbase and an accompanying list of designers who championed the trend in their SS22 collections, but there were two styles that felt particularly fresh for the new season. They also just happen to split the opinions of the Who What Wear fashion team. In the red corner we have the column skirt: long, lean and often low-slung, it’s the sort of thing you’d see Gwyneth Paltrow wear in ‘90s romcoms. Meanwhile, in the blue corner is the circle skirt: A more full-bodied, flowing look typically associated with 1950s fashion, but this season rendered in unexpected fabrics such as leather and tulle.  “I always think I want to be…