Author: CityWomen

May 31, 2020 at 06:00AM Sometimes a trend comes along that’s so simple that anyone can get in on it without feeling like they’re being too ostentatiously “fashion.” Today, that trend is the sleeveless T-shirt. Once reserved for rock stars like Debbie Harry, thanks to brand of the moment The Frankie Shop’s versions, this top is now firmly back on the fashion industry’s radar. The defining details of the current style are that it needs to be sleeveless (of course) but with slightly oversize shoulders and a round neck. Colours are kept simple with white, cream, black and grey being the most acceptable hues. However, stripes and muted pastels are also great options. Further proof that this trend is going to be ubiquitous for the season is that you can find the top from luxury brands such as The Row and high-street stores like Weekday—ideal for whatever your budget is. And if you’re saving the pennies right now? You can always chop off the sleeves of a T-shirt you don’t love anymore.  Before you decide to invest, perhaps it would be good to know how to wear this look? The brilliant thing about it is that it’s a simple top, so you can wear it with anything, and it’ll look great. My personal preference is to pair with jeans, but a denim skirt would look just as fab or a pair of shorts when it gets hot in the summer. As for accessories, layered gold chains and a pair of oversize black

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May 31, 2020 at 05:00AM There’s no escaping the fact that this summer is starting to, and will continue to be, a bit of a weird one. From weddings being cancelled to being unable to see our loved ones, as well as missing out on warm nights in a beer garden, there’s a lot of frustration and sadness right now. At Who What Wear, we want to offer a bit of escapism, and while we’re all scaling back how much we’re shopping, whether for environmental, ethical or economic reasons, there are some items of clothing that are simply joyful. I asked some of my favourite fashion people what they love for summer right now, and they all chose fun, pretty and colourful pieces. It’s not going to transport you to a BBQ with all your nearest and dearest, but it might put a smile on your face.  London-based Eni always has an eye for super cute styling. Whether it’s a bold green dress with loafers or an ice cream hue outfit paired with bright orange strappy sandals, there’s always inspiration to find on her Insta page.  We long-time fans of Ellie, AKA Slip into Style, a fashionista from Martinique living in Paris. From Jacquemus to Réalisation par, she always showcases the coolest French brands. That said, she’s got an eye for finding expensive-looking pieces on the high street too⁠—a woman after our own hearts.  Nnenna’s wardrobe just makes us happy. We’ve already talked about how she’s a whiz with mixing prints and colours so

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May 30, 2020 at 06:00PM It might be the early stages of spring, but it seems as though summer has taken the liberty of jumping the gun and blasting the UK with a mini Costa del Sol–esque heat wave. With the mercury skyrocketing from 8 to 23 degrees in the space of a week, we’re having to dramatically change tack clothing-wise, and swap our cosy fleeces and cashmere socks for floaty midi dresses and chunky sandals. Add to this the fact that many of us are confined to our homes, meaning we have to add “must be comfortable enough to wear when lying horizontally on the sofa” to our wardrobe criteria. Luckily, thanks to last year’s penchant for the smock dress, many of us will already have a few comfy dress options in our wardrobes—think throw-on-and-go numbers that you would usually wear on holiday. However, if you’ve found yourself with a spring dress-shaped hole in your wardrobe, we would recommend heading over to & Other Stories, Who What Wear’s high street go-to for directional yet versatile styles. From easy breezy minis to polished prints, we’ve done the hard work for you and found the best spring dresses at Stories right now. Scroll down to see what we found.  Style Notes: A checked smock dress is just what we want to wear when the temperature rises and all we want to do is laze around on our sofa.  Style Notes: For a bit of whimsical styling, make like Rachael Clifton and try a puff-sleeved minidress.  Style Notes: Sometimes less is more, and thankfully, the ’90s strappy dress

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