The Hardest-Working Staples to Buy Now and Love Forever
Arket blazers are a firm favourite among Who What Wear editors, so we're well-placed to say expect premium tailoring for a high-street price.
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@aidabadji_Style Notes: It doesn't get much more classic than tailored trousers. Whether you dress them down with a slouchy knit and boots or add polish with a shirt and heels, this is a chic staple that is sure to serve you for many seasons to come. Trust us.
COS always knows how to nail tailoring, and if you like your trousers longer with a wider leg, this is the pair for you.
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@lefevrediaryStyle Notes: Comfy, sturdy and cool, the chunky boot will never let you down in the shoe stakes.
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@monikhStyle Notes: Longer lengths have proliferated over the last couple of years, with midi skirts becoming one of the fashion crowd's go-tos for a polished getup. Choose a simple black slip skirt or opt for a metallic or gemstone hue.
The satin midi is the ultimate in day-to-night dressing.
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@emmahoareauStyle Notes: In our experience, a neutral bodysuit is a serious multitasking wonder. Wear it with high-waisted trousers, slip it under a dress or layer it up with a shirt.
So chic (and a favourite of Rosie Huntingdon Whiteley).
An oversized shape is a refreshing take on an age-old style.
A bodycon fit always looks so chic in winter. Add boots or go for bare legs and heels.
When it comes to leather jackets, the Acne Studios biker is the dream.
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@lizzyhadfieldStyle Notes: Belts might seem like a boring purchase, but they can actually make any outfit look so much more put-together.
Layer this up with other chains or leave as is.
Simple, effortless and a staple piece you'll love for years to come.
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Style Notes: You might have to replace your white T-shirts regularly, but they will forever be wardrobe building blocks.
The kind of thick cotton that doesn't go sheer and expose your underwear.
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Style Notes: Ballet pumps are the skinny jeans of the shoe world. They're definitely one of the trending flat-shoe styles of 2023. Choose nude like Sabina or opt for classic black.
Max Mara's camel coats are one of the best out there.
A chunky everyday hoop that makes a statement.
Yep, you've seen these around for years, and they're not going anywhere.
Add a coat and boots as we transition into winter.
A fresh take on the archetypal black pump, courtesy of Toteme.
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@anoukyveStyle Notes: Ah ankle boots, you can never do wrong in our eyes. Chances are you already own and love a heeled pair thanks to their versatility and ability to go with just about everything else in your wardrobe.
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@smythsistersStyle Notes: Yes, leggings are forever. Thanks to the numerous ways to wear them (from knits and trainers and the weekend to heels and a fun top in the evening) they have fully cemented themselves as a wardrobe hero.
No surprise, Frankie Shop has created some of the best leggings this season.