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Graziadaily
04-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Graziadaily
This Brand Just Made Summer Dressing Feel Interesting Again
Summer dressing arrives suspiciously early these days. When we're still encased in shearling and mainlining oat-milk flat whites like it's a personality trait, shop floors quietly start swapping out knits for kaftans. By the time the mercury finally rises, our appetite for linen-blend anything is already waning. Those wide-leg trousers we optimistically bought back in March? Practically worn out from the mere fact of their presence in our wardrobes. And last year's sandals? One glance makes you question the ROI of a seasonal pedicure. This is what happens when summer hits a little too soon - and a little too hard. We anticipate it so feverishly that, by the time the sun actually turns up, our wardrobes are already in need of a reset. Thank goodness, then, for Whistles. Yes, Whistles. The quietly confident label that's been doing understated elegance since before we had names for things like 'quiet luxury'. Its latest summer collection doesn't shout. It doesn't even whisper. It simply is, and therein lies its power. There are denim co-ords (a phrase we didn't think we'd be writing with any conviction this season) that toe the line between 'festival-ready' and 'dinner-with-parents-of-your-new-crush'. Shirred blouses and relaxed dresses don't lean into that performative 'holiday wardrobe' energy, instead they look like they belong wherever you happen to be, whether that's Lisbon or Lewisham. The accessories - fringed suede jackets, studded leather ballet pumps, a crochet bag that's somehow not remotely whimsical - feel pleasingly adult. This is summer dressing with longevity, pieces that transcend trend cycles and withstand the inevitable onslaught of 'Core' aesthetics. They work hard without making it look like you're trying which, let's be honest, is the endgame. Shop the edit below and maybe, just maybe, summer might feel fresh again. 1. Whistles, Denim Slim Fit Cotton Waistcoat 2. Whistles, Denim Relaxed Straight Leg Jean 3. Whistles, Black Bamboo Handle Crochet Bag 4. Whistles, Olive Cotton Shirred Tank 5. Whistles, Plum Lori Textured Midi Dress 6. Whistles, Black Karina Studded Ballet Pump 7. Whistles, White Lace Column Midi Skirt 8. Whistles, Black Gia Leather Fringed Jacket 9. Whistles, Pale Blue Frill Boho Mini Dress Henrik Lischke is the senior fashion features editor at Grazia. Prior to that, he held the role of commerce writer at British Vogue, and was junior fashion editor at The Sunday Times Style. A first-class honours Fashion Journalism graduate from UAL: London College of fashion, Henrik is invariably on the lookout for the newest talent in fashion, that is driving the industry forward, and shining the spotlight on them whenever possible. He's also got a passion for interiors design and the arts. Follow Henrik on Instagram @henriklischke.
Graziadaily
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
There's Only One Brand Making Summer Dresses I Want To Wear This Year
Recently, a friend commented on the fact that I always wear dresses. In fact, she said, she's not sure she's ever even seen me in jeans. 'You make so much effort,' she said, as if she were annoyed by this fact. What I didn't say in return is that she's quite wrong: while dresses do make one look as though much effort has been exerted, the truth is that a dress is just an easy ready-made outfit that doesn't require much thought at all. Of course, this does mean that much attention has to be paid in order to find the best kinds of dresses on which you can always rely. But I can safely say I have achieved this – and it's all thanks to Whistles. I've always loved Whistles but it's recently that the brand has really turned me into something of a shopping addict. This is because its summer 2025 collection is, in my humble opinion, its best yet, full of super-chic pieces to work for every kind of plan. From the best barrel leg jeans I've seen to versatile midi skirts and work-ready tailoring, there are so many great separates that you could build an entire wardrobe from them – and then some. I have to say, though, it's the dresses which have really stolen my heart. There are shirred sun dresses which are perfect for packing in your suitcase but would look equally great under a light jacket for work, and there are beautiful linen dresses in relaxed silhouettes which will save you from any heatwave. A shift dress with textured detail comes in 2025's most popular shade – butter yellow – and is crying out to be worn with heeled flip-flops and a tan, while the crochet midi will be the piece you most reach for this summer and next. For any summer weddings, try the classic sleeveless dress in the most irresistible shade of plum, or the lime lace style that just needs black strappy sandals and gold jewellery. In fact, I could really wax lyrical about each and every dress available at Whistles right now, but I won't – you've got shopping to do. 1. Ivory Cotton Crochet Midi Dress The dream holiday dress, just throw this on with sandals and you're ready to go. 2. Butter Deana Textured Detail Dress This dress will prove to be incredibly versatile: dress up for weddings or simply wear with trainers for sunny afternoons with friends. 3. Plum Lori Textured Midi Dress All this needs is summer's most popular shoe – heeled flip-flops – and your favourite jewellery. 4. Lime Lace Insert Midi Dress With its lace inserts and a striking lime hue, this dress will make a real impact – without you even having to try. Perfect for balmy holiday evenings or even under an oversized blazer for weddings. 5. Red Shirred Bodice V Neck Dress The dream sun dress, this is also available in yellow, as well as a petite version. 6. Blue Panel Linen Blend Dress Need a smart dress for work which is also heatwave-friendly? This linen style is just that. 7. Black Fringe Detail Knitted Dress Consider this the LBD upgrade you didn't know you needed – until now. With metallic accessories and your best sunglasses, this will make you summer's best dressed. 8. Cream Floral Crochet Knit Dress Pictures don't do this dress justice – the delicate crochet detail looks far more expensive than it is, while the soft colour taps into 2025's obsession with butter yellow. Hannah Banks-Walker is Grazia's head of fashion commerce. She has previously written for the likes of Harper's Bazaar, The Financial Times, Glamour, Stylist, The Telegraph, Red, i-D and The Pool on everything from fashion to curly hair (hi!) to the patriarchy. Not necessarily in that order. Find her on Instagram and Twitter . But please don't look for her MySpace profile, which until now was the last time she wrote about herself in the third person
