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Daily Mail
18-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
I wear this Mango skirt nearly every day - so I've just bought it in another colour
A part of my job is to scroll the new-in sections to help inspire your wardrobe. Admittedly, this means I'm often tempted to add to my own wardrobe. But there are a few important shopping rules that I follow when I'm making a new purchase to avoid disappointment down the road. Top of the list? Don't buy something just because it's 'in fashion'. As a simple dresser, I'd rarely encourage buying into trends. Instead, I'd always suggest looking for timeless, well-made staples that will elevate your wardrobe. But I'm not immune to the trend cycle either and every now and again, when a micro-trend crops up that I see going the distance, I break my rule. Case in point for the poplin midi skirt. At the start of summer, I wouldn't have looked at it twice. But here I am, after a parade of influencers on Instagram showed me just how versatile the cotton skirt can be, and one thing is clear: the poplin midi skirt is here to stay. So, a few weeks ago, I pulled the trigger and bought the white flared cotton skirt (£45.99) from Mango. Mango Flared Cotton Skirt £45.99 Shop The A-line design is simple but super flattering, with an elastic waistband that is cleverly hidden. And thanks to the deep hem, which hits just right (for reference: I'm 5'8), the skirt looks far more expensive than its high street price tag. There's a matching cotton crop top (£25.99) for a total look, but it's not very office-appropriate. Luckily, I've got plenty of tops in my wardrobe that easily team with the white skirt, including a sleeveless linen knit, a white bandeau top and a navy peplum top. Mango Flared Cotton Skirt £45.99 Shop While the hardest-working pieces in my summer wardrobe remain my dresses, I have found myself reaching for this Mango skirt more than I thought I would, which is why I've decided to buy it in another colour. There is a red version, but I've gone for black (boring, I know) as it acts as a blank canvas for my chunky gold jewellery and raffia accessories to sit against.
New York Times
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
I'm an Outfit Repeater. This Is My Favorite Shirt.
In this edition of The Recommendation, we peek inside an outfit repeater's closet of staples. Plus: some very giftable style upgrades we love. I confess: I am an outfit repeater. With almost two closets' worth of clothes in my apartment, I still find myself wearing the same things again and again. Outfit repeating, to me, is a way of trimming the fat: I really only have to worry about choosing from a few prized favorites. It turns packing for a trip into a seamless affair. It lets you revisit certain outfits and combinations like old friends. Top billing on that list of old friends? My cherished chambray shirt. For outfit repeaters, chambray is like a cheat code. Although it resembles denim, it's more akin to the flat fabric of cotton dress shirts. So it's a nice middle ground that works for countless occasions; I've found that you can wear it over and over without looking like you're wearing the same thing twice. It's the perfect long weekend or vacation shirt — no other item of clothing can look as good with a tweed blazer as it does with a pair of swim trunks. No other item looks as natural when worn both as a layer and under a layer. And no other item has let me put together a whole week of different outfits for different occasions, helping me seamlessly navigate my way from completely dressed down to semi-formal. Year after year, as I watched its rich blue slowly erode into a pale white, this chambray shirt has become one of my oldest and most beloved wardrobe staples. The once-thick fabric has broken in beautifully over the last decade, and now feels delicately soft against my skin, almost like a brushed flannel. I was so attached to it that when the elbows began to look sheer, I bought a replacement. The new shirt's fabric is crisp and bright, like my original one was ten years ago. It has a few updated features, like a more generous fit, that make it even more versatile. And I love its newness, the deep and lively shade of blue that I will enjoy watching vanish over time. As for my old shirt? Don't worry, it still hangs in my closet beside its younger sibling, resting, but ready as always for any occasion.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
9 wardrobe staples French women are wearing on repeat this summer - and they're all from H&M
Effortlessly cool and perennially chic, French women are often admired for their timeless approach to fashion. They don't follow trends, instead opting for a wardrobe full of everyday basics in neutral colours (mostly blacks, blues and whites, and the occasional pop of red) that can be worn for years to come. Below, we've listed nine wardrobe staples you'll see every French woman wearing come summer. And the best part? They're all from H&M. A linen shirt French women wear this breezier take on the classic button-down with everything from matching linen trousers to jeans and midi skirts. On those crisp mornings, just throw a knit over your shoulders and you're good to go. Linen-Blend Shirt £22.99 Shop Linen Shirt £27.99 Shop A striped tee It's a bit of a cliché but no French-girl capsule wardrobe is complete without a Breton top. Whether it's a long-sleeve or short-sleeve iteration, tuck the tee into jeans and pair the outfit with some ballet pumps and a straw tote. A lightweight blazer Another summer wardrobe staple, a lightweight blazer can be dressed up with a white tank top and a poplin midi skirt, or dressed down with some jeans and a white tee. A midi skirt Speaking of white midi skirts – they're everywhere this summer. Let the volume do the talking and either neatly tuck a shirt into the waistband, or go for the more casual look with an oversized T-shirt. Cotton Midi Skirt £22.99 Shop Broderie Anglaise Skirt £32.99 Shop A slim straight jean A timeless favourite in the wardrobes of Parisian influencers, the key here is to go for high-rise and ankle-grazing silhouettes in shades of blue or white. A lightweight knit Even French summers can be a little unpredictable, so a lightweight knit is the ultimate layering piece. You can wear it over a tee on chillier days – or thrown over the shoulder à la Parisians. A ballet flat Perfect for running around town (or the farmer's market), ballet pumps are the footwear of choice for French women thanks to those ever so popular two-tone Chanel flats. A minimalist sandal Once the weather turns hot, swap the ballet flats for a pair of minimalist sandals. Leather flip-flops offer a chic alternative, as do leather slides. A basket bag Of course, no list of summer wardrobe staples would be complete without a basket bag. Be it a shopper or a crossbody, it can be worn to the office, out to dinner and elsewhere.
