June 15, 2020 at 01:14PM As one of our go-to stores for minimalist gems, COS has always been on our radar for timeless summer staples. The store specialises in those oversized silhouettes and tailored items you can easily wear over and over again. The kind of products that will stay in your wardrobe for seasons to come. Evidently, this summer, editors are not the only ones championing the high-street store as several influencers have also been seen in the brand’s summer dress styles. From their neon green seersucker maxi, to their pastel knitted midi dress, COS’ dress collection certainly seems to be a winner amongst the style set this season. Using quality fabrications such as cotton and linen, simple silhouettes and vibrant block colours, it’s easy to see why COS dresses are so in-demand. Keep scrolling to see how influencers are styling the brand and shop a few of our favourite COS summer dresses below. Next up, the biggest S/S 20 fashion trends you need to know. Author Zoe Anastasiou | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
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Net-a-Porter’s Epic Summer Sale Is Here—and We’ve Found So Many Good Pieces
June 15, 2020 at 01:08PM The Net-a-Porter summer sale has just launched, with many of the pieces reduced straight to 50%. Trust us when we say there’s so much good stuff to sift through this year, but like any sale clicking through hundreds of pages of products can be a little overwhelming. This is where we come in. The sales are always a chance to buy a little bit better than you would normally—so we recommend before you dive straight in thinking what is missing in your wardrobe, what would be really worth upgrading, and if you have any big events to forward plan for. For example, these sales are a great opportunity to buy wedding guest dresses for all the rescheduled 2020 weddings which will be taking place next year. Handbags, shoes and designer dresses are the categories we always check first in the Net-a-Porter sale, and so below you’ll find beautiful Rixo dresses and Rejina Pyo bags for 50% off. Scroll down to see and shop our Net-a-Porter summer sale edit. Next up, see our guide to the key trends for spring summer 2020. Photo: StyleStalker Author Emma Spedding | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
The 2-Piece Outfit Combo That Will See You Through Summer
June 15, 2020 at 11:09AM Here at Who What Wear, we spend a lot of our time thinking about, researching and analysing outfit combinations. With one click of a search bar, we can offer you four different ways to wear leggings, six ways to style a midi skirt, 11 outfit hacks to make you look cooler and so, so many more. While countless outfit pairings, combinations and styles do of course exist, sometimes it is the simplest options that stand the test of time. Enter the humble shirt-and-shorts combo, an absolutely timeless pairing that will see you through summer. Often composed of some combination of linen fabric and cotton materials, a button-down shirt and pair of tailored or loose shorts is a foolproof outfit we come back to year after year. Evidently, we are not the only ones, as many influencers agree, with several having posted examples of the outfit combination already this year, from Lucy Williams to Brittany Bathgate. It’s clear that button-down shirts and shorts are maintaining their status as a simple go-to outfit for days spent at home or out and about. Interestingly enough, when it comes to the outfit, many influencers seem to be investing in basic shades of beige, white, tan and pale blue, further solidifying the look’s timelessness. Keep scrolling to see the way influencers are wearing the outfit combination, and then shop the look below. Next up, the biggest S/S 20 fashion trends you need to know. Author Zoe Anastasiou | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
I Searched All the Sales, and These Are My Favourite Pieces
June 15, 2020 at 10:53AM Unlike the January sales (which all start within a week of each other), the summer sales can be harder to keep track of. Their start dates will be staggered across the months, meaning you have to be more strategic. This month is big for sale shoppers and designer lovers, as MatchesFashion is dropping its prices. And there’s no forgetting high-street brands, including Arket and Topshop, which have everything from boilersuits to summer dresses. Of course, we’re heading toward those cult buys we’ve spotted all over our Insta feeds so far this year, but we’re also picking the pieces you’ll still want to for many years to come. Yes, we mean Wandler bags and Arket tailoring. To help you navigate the often-confusing summer sale season, we’re alerting you when the big events start and pointing you to the best buys around. Happy shopping! Up Next: The 9 Pieces Bringing Me Joy This Week Opening image: @eniswardrobe, @chrissyford Author Joy Montgomery | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
The One Haircare Product We Can All Benefit From Using
June 15, 2020 at 06:30AM Much like face oils, hair oils also have the power to divide beauty buffs far and wide. While some love the nourishing, intensely moisturising properties of hair oils, others detest their weighty, greasy nature. However, unlike face oils, when it comes to expert opinion, general consensus is that, actually, adding a hair oil into your routine can only make things better, you just need to know how to use them. As someone that has very fine, limp hair, I have avoided hair oils for as long as I can remember. Sure, I like the way that they leave my bleached ends feeling silky smooth, but something about adding a greasy formula to my grease-prone lengths has always felt counter-intuitive. Having said that, considering that (as a result of lockdown) I haven’t had my hair cut or coloured in nearly six months, my hair is crying out for some nourishment. After putting out a cry for help on my Instagram, I was inundated with different hair oil recommendations. Literally willing to try anything to add some life back into my straw-like ends, for the first time in my life I considered adding a hair oil to my routine. But first, I wanted to reach out to those most in the know to make sure I was making the right decision. “Hair oils help to seal the hair cuticle, laying it flat and adding smoothness and shine. Many oils contain fatty acids, which replace the lipids in damaged
4 Outfits I Wore With Just One Pair of Leggings
June 15, 2020 at 06:30AM Working at home right now, my priority is comfort, but if I’m being honest, I’ve felt like I’ve been in a bit of a slump by wearing the same athleisure looks day after day. Fashion is something that makes me happy and gives me a mental boost, so I’ve been challenging myself to dress up a little bit each morning, which has returned some moments of fun to my days at home. This week, I used black leggings as the building block to my outfits. Black leggings are a wardrobe staple I wear on the regular, but in the past, I have reserved them for workouts. Recently, though, as they have become a core staple in my wardrobe, I’ve come around to the idea of wearing leggings as trousers. Yes, as trousers. Moving away from my workout-only looks, I added in some of my regular wardrobe essentials like button-down tops and oversize blazers to make the outfits feel more polished. (I found it was easy to dress them up.) Trust me—I would wear each of these looks outside the house in the future. Consider my outlook on leggings forever changed. Scroll on to see my black-legging outfits here. These black leggings have a high-rise silhouette and perfect fit that makes them great for a workout, yes, but also to wear as trousers as I did here. One of my favourite ways to style a button-down top is by wearing it unbuttoned from the waist. I think it lends any outfit
The Warm Weather Hero We’re Living in Right Now
June 15, 2020 at 06:00AM It seems as though summer 2020 is all about the basic, whether it’s the perfect tracksuit bottom, the ultimate white tee or the most versatile throw-on dress. This adoration for all things classic has also brought about a renewed love for shorts, and specifically linen shorts. We might not be jetting off on holidays this year, but this comfortable wardrobe hero is sure to instantly transport you to those sun-drenched beaches (well, in your mind anyway). With its breathable and light texture, linen is exactly the sort of fabric you want to be wearing when the temperature rises and you need something to carry you from sofa to desk to supermarket with ease. Typically, this is a style that comes in neutrals, such as white, beige and black, and while there are plenty of these low-key buys about this year, there is also a good selection of bright colours and feel good prints for those who want it. When it comes to styling, I recommend sticking to simple separates—a linen shirt will also make for a fun pairing, as will a boxy tee or a tank top. More tailored iterations will also lend themselves to more polished blouses or blazers, for when you crave a more smart finish. Ready to go? Scroll down to shop what is sure to be summer 2020’s most hard-working staple. Up Next: Your Guide to the Key Trends for Summer 2020 Author Joy Montgomery | Whowhatwear Selected by CWC
35 Iconic 1980s Fashion Moments We Never Want to Forget
June 15, 2020 at 05:22AM When it comes to ’80s fashion, we have a (surprising) amount to be thankful for. While the decade previously hadn’t influenced our wardrobes for a long time, in recent years, we’ve come to the realisation that all the most current trends today are courtesy of the ’80s. Now, if you’re not too familiar with the nuances of this era, there are a few standout looks we’re sure you’ll recognise: big shoulders, white jeans, underwear as outerwear and oversized jewellery. It was the decade of the power dresser but also of punks. It gave us Madonna, Sade, Tina Turner and Cher, plus numerous other superstars whose sense of style influences many right now. Don’t believe us? From the fact that Princess Diana’s archive is inspiring some of the world’s most influential designers to the more basic resurgence in women wearing blazers with jeans again, we’ve found 35 A-list images that prove these ’80s fashion looks are as current now as they were then. Keep scrolling to click through our gallery of iconic ’80s outfits. Style Notes: This is classic ’80s Madonna, but the underwear/bodysuit look is bang on the money for now. You can forgo the pearls—just wear yours with some high-waisted jeans for a night out. Style Notes: As if we needed any more proof that Cher is the ultimate style queen, here was the star doing the naked dress before everyone was doing it at the Met Gala (and every other award show going). Style Notes: Brooke Shields was America’s
The 9 Pieces Bringing Me Joy This Week
June 15, 2020 at 05:00AM We created What to Buy Now to bring you a concise edit every Monday of the items we really love—from the high street, designer labels, vintage gems you can buy online and even charity-shop treasures. We’re constantly scanning the most stylish online stores so you can feel safe in the knowledge that you won’t miss a thing. We know that your fashion requirements can vary massively from season to season, whether you’re looking for an immaculately tailored staple, an affordable sundress or the perfect pair of shoes. So not only will we cover all the bases, but as ardent believers in mindful consumption, we’ll make sure everything we include will look just as fresh in a year’s time as it does now. Of course, we’ll also bring you those pieces that simply set your heart racing in a way that only fashion can. This week’s highlights include plenty of winning wardrobe gems, including a perfect printed vintage mini, a park-ready bikini from Marysia and a sellout-worthy dress from COS. Scroll down to shop the buys on my wish list this week. You know what to do. Just wait till you see the back. The bag brand to know for 2020. Another winning smocked top from & Other Stories. You’d never know these were from Mango. The cutest vintage playsuit I’ve ever seen. An easy way to instantly add cool factor to your summer outfits. If you’re looking for a floral mini this year, make sure to check out vintage options. Pretty much my dream bikini.
Why Your Lingerie Drawer Needs a Winter-to-Summer Changeover, Too
June 14, 2020 at 08:00PM I didn’t mean to become the unofficial lingerie correspondent for Who What Wear, but somehow I seem to write about boobs a lot. It’s not that I don’t love underwear, I do, just as much as the next person, but it’s more to do with how much my own lingerie needs have changed over the years, specifically when it comes to bras. From wedding prep to being a runner, as well as pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post-pregnancy, my bra size has run the gamut. Not only have I spent a lot of time trying various bras on, but I’ve also spent a lot of time chatting with the experts on what makes a great bit of lingerie. Today, I’m turning my attention to summer lingerie. Yep, it’s a thing. I mean, of course, it is. Come summer, you’ll end up wearing less clothing and items that are made of less material. Gone are longer sleeves, and in their place will be strappy slip dresses, sleeveless tops, and perhaps a backless blouse. This means that you’re likely to need underwear that works for this seasonal shift in your wardrobe. While I might have some expertise in finding new bras for your shape, I always speak to experts when it comes to understanding trends and what to look out for. I spoke to Georgia Larsen, the founder of one of my favourite British lingerie brands, Dora Larsen. The label specialises in cool brightly coloured (but importantly, not garish) pieces. And as it consistently nails