At Who What Wear, we have everything from the best T-shirts to the most sought after designer bags on our radar, but it’s time to discuss what’s really in our own editor’s wardrobes. Whether it’s affordable fashion items or luxury investment pieces, we think long and hard about our purchases, so if something makes the cut, we want to tell everyone we know about them. So, if you’ve ever been curious about the pieces that fashion editors consider true staples, we’re about to spill the the info on the items we really wear on repeat.
I asked our editors what their go-to pieces are, and compiled a list of things I need to buy based on their recommendations (and I’ve thrown in my favourite too). So without further ado, from the pair of jeans to the dream dresses, these are the fully-vetted finds that are sure to become staples in your wardrobe too—that is if you choose to bag them.
“Listen, I’m a self-confessed outerwear addict. I probably own more coats and jackets than I do anything else in my wardrobe—take that how you will. But even though I have plenty to choose from, 9 times out of 10 I reach for my Toteme trench. It works with a tank top on warmer autumn and spring days, and layered up over knits in winter. Plus, it’s light to carry round if I need to take it off. Most importantly, it just makes everything else I’m wearing look chic (or at least acceptable for the outside world) when I throw it on, from my plain old jeans and T-shirt to my slobby tracksuits and weekend leggings outfits. Why wouldn’t I wear it all the time?” Emily Dawes, Affiliate Editor
“It seems an obvious thing to say, but the hardest working items in my wardrobe are my jeans. There are few occasions I won’t wear them, and change one pair for another and you can create a completely different aesthetic. Whilst cream Mom jeans and a matching cashmere roll neck may echo the Quiet Luxury vibe of Natasha Richardson in The Parent Trap, a baggy, bleached low-rise pair with a tank top screams Y2K Paris and Nicole. The versatility of jeans is frankly undeniable—easily dress them up with cute kitten heels for dinners, dancing and everything in between, then wear the same pair the next day for the office with sneakers and a shirt. But I love most about denim is its aloofness. One can never be a try-hard overdressed in it, and that for me is its biggest appeal.” Rebecca Rhys Evans, Branded Content Editor
“I’m really not a fan of winter dressing, mainly because I don’t feel I suit jeans and a jumper like most people, so when the chill comes around, panic sets in. However, that all changed for me last year when I really found my groove and built a cold-weather capsule wardrobe around a pair of H&M knee-high boots. These knee-highs are just a classic black patent pair, but they really changed the game for me. Now I wear them nearly every single day of the week, normally with dresses or slip skirts with a chunky knit on top. These boots help make all my looks feel instantly chicer and more elevated, but most importantly they make me feel good too. An instant confidence boost, they’ll long be one of my most worn wardrobe staples.” Poppy Nash, Managing Editor
“Ahh, the blazer; my fashion soulmate. With the power to effortlessly elevate any look, whether I’m heading to a work meeting or strolling into a cosy brunch spot on the weekend, its versatility is unrivalled. A true chameleon in my wardrobe, I prefer roomy silhouettes for a relaxed take, that has the ability to dress up jeans, but give more formal pieces such as slip skirts and dresses a more directional feel. From classic neutrals to quintessential checks, invest wisely and your blazer will adapt to your ever-changing fashion moods. Timeless, adaptable, and endlessly stylish—it’s my everyday essential.” Maxine Eggenberger, Deputy Editor
“If I don’t know what to wear I always reach for the same thing: a midi dress. They are easily the style that I always feel most comfortable in, and many of them can be restyled to suit any given season. Take autumn for example, I’m now rewearing my favourite summer dresses with a sensible knee-high boot. How’s that for versatility?” Hannah Almassi, Editor in Chief
“It wasn’t until I looked back through my Instagram feed recently that I realised just how much my wardrobe relies on wide-leg trousers. Black trousers, beige trousers, linen trousers or even jeans, no matter the outfit I always find the most flattering fit to be a high-waisted wide-legged puddle pant that can dress up everything from plain white tees to slouchy knits. Sure, I love dresses and I’m coming around to skirts, but there’s nothing like a timeless tailored trouser to make me really feel ‘put together'”. Remy Farrell, Shopping Editor
“Comfort is key for me when dressing up and no matter what I chose to wear, be it trousers or dresses— I always finish the look off with a pair of trainers. Simple, white trainers are a classic, but I currently have my eye on the latest colourways of Adidas Spezial shoes, the pop of colour will bring to life even the most simple outfit.” Joy Ejaria, Social Media Manageer
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