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Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
I'm a fashion expert. Here are the seven anti-ageing outfits every woman over 50 needs this summer
Albaray loves pockets. Pockets in skirts. Pockets in trousers. Pockets in everything. Praise be. Don't know them yet? Allow me to introduce you to the brand that's surging through the high street leaving savvy midlife shoppers swooning in their wake. Along with pockets, you can expect well-cut sleeves, forgiving waistlines, elasticated bits – with on-trend designs that offer just the right amount of glamour to make a statement, day or night. That's what happens when you put grown-up women in charge of your wardrobe.
Graziadaily
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
I Missed Out On This Instagram-Famous Top Twice - But It's Just Been Restocked
Lighter evenings, Pimms back on the menu and constant talk about a looming heatwave all point in one direction - we're waiting for summer. As for your wardrobe? Nothing says 'I'm ready for summer' like digging out gingham, well, everything. Whether the print conjures memories of 90s rom-com wardrobes, picnic blankets (in a chic way of course) or Alexa Chung's festival heyday, gingham has truly earned its place as a sunny staple. Albaray's take on the gingham trend, its Gingham Blouse, feels somewhat nostalgic, thanks to its comfortable elasticated neckline. Steering clear of twee territory or any cottagecore connotations, the monochrome check is anything but frumpy, and the sleeves have a gentle puff, which gives the top volume and interest (but won't make you feel like you're off to a debutante). Plus, made from a responsibly sourced cotton blend, the gingham blouse also ticks the box for breathable comfort, designed to take you from a commute on the central line to copious beer gardens this summer. Gingham Blouse Albaray's Gingham Blouse is the perfect summer top. Not only does it have that trending gingham pattern that's reminiscent of a (very chic) picnic blanket, but it also has balloon sleeves and elasticated neckline - which means it can be worn one of two ways - on your shoulders or off. Depending on how you want to style the blouse, the top can be worn both on and off your shoulders. Yes, it may be tan line-dependent, but this Albaray top actually stays put if you're planning to wear it off the shoulder without having to constantly readjust. Style it with a pair of wide-leg linen trousers and a straw bag for a look that wouldn't look out of place on the French Riviera, or, for everyday with Bermuda shorts and chunky sandals. Come the cooler evenings, layer the Gingham Blouse underneath a lightweight trench coat (Alexa Chung was spotted in an affordable Mango style only last week) or boxy blazer. It's rare to find a summer top this good - and, clearly I'm not alone as the Gingham Blouse has just been restocked for the second time and is already selling out in a couple of sizes. Gingham may be a timeless print, but this one won't be around long so serious contemplation isn't advised. Main image credit: Instagram/@thealiceedit Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look. When not writing, shopping or at Reformer Pilates (a cliché but she's hooked), Gemma will likely be planning her next holiday (and what she's going to wear). For a glimpse into said travels, outfit inspo and life as a journalist, follow her on Instagram or TikTok.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fashion editors share how to style the 2000's Capri pants trend that's having a resurgence
FASHION tends to be circular, with trends from the past constantly making a comeback. And the latest trend to reappear is Capri pants. Or some may call them pedal-pushers. According to Google, searches for the trousers have risen by 52% recently. Plus, with celebrities such as Sabrina Carpenter and Bella Hadid loving the look, they seem to be on everyone's radar. But how should you wear these throwback trousers today? Take a look below at how our Fabulous Fashion Team have styled theirs. Emily Regan, 25, Fashion Assistant I was lucky enough to dodge this trend as a kid, so I'm blissfully free of any nostalgic fashion regrets when it comes to Capri pants! I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try this printed pair from Albaray, and I love the way they look. The slits at the bottom of the legs stop them from feeling too tight and the reasonably high waistline is a style I'd usually go for on other types of shorts - if you are hesitant to try the trend (as I was) then I can totally recommend this style. I've paired them with a basic white tank top, a linen bomber jacket from Next and a red bag to add a pop of colour. Plus, these black shades finish off this girl-about-town look nicely. Clemmie Fieldsend, 34, Fashion Editor Aside from having traumatic flashbacks to me skipping around the living room in a denim pair of pedal-pushers, pretending I was in B*Witched, the other image that comes to mind when I think of capris is Audrey Hepburn. Audrey loved a pair and would wear them with white on top or all-black, so with that in mind I'll be channelling her, but with a few modern adjustments. Her go-to was a boat neck, so I'd wear this linen top for hot days with a looser fit and bow detailing at the back, paired with these amazing Capri pants from George - such a good price and so stylish. A tailored fit is more me, and makes me feel less like a seven year old in stretchy styles from my youth. I've swapped traditional ballet pumps for these must-have woven ones from M&S, and a straw bag for summer which is small because it's from the kids' section - but with just a phone and house keys, what more do I need? For chilly evenings, I'll slip on this Reiss jacket that I've had for two years now and finish off with black sunglasses, synonymous with Audrey's timeless image. Tracey Lea Sayer, 53, Fashion Director I lived in Capri pants in my teens, which is probably why I want to run for the hills now! No matter how I try to style them, they just keep on taking me straight back to the '80s, and not in a good way! On the plus side, my knees are getting wrinklier every year, so I feel like my beloved short suits are on borrowed time. I have gone minimal for a change with this look - the exact opposite of the fluorescent graffiti Capri pants I wore way back when my hair was backcombed and my go-to drink was a Pernod and black! This time around, I am sticking to clean lines and a minimal palette softened up with a slouchy suede bag and pointy suede mules. I have added a big pendant as a point of interest. Abby McHale, 30, Deputy Fashion Editor Capri pants weren't really on my fashion radar until I spotted this set from Nobody's Child. I love the check pattern and think the co-ord is super-cute for summer. I'm fairly petite at 5ft 4in and think they suit my height and shape quite well. You only have to look at the likes of Sabrina Carpenter to see how fun Capri pants can be. Pairing mine with a raffia clutch, some red flatforms, a neck scarf and some gold jewellery, I feel as if I'm about to hit the Italian Riviera! Why the high street still rules! Fabulous' Fashion Director, Tracey Lea Sayer shares her thoughts. I WAS 10 when I first discovered the utter joy of high-street shopping for clothes with my mum and nan. Going into town on Saturday became a family tradition – a girls' day out we would look forward to all week. My mum's favourite shop was M&S, where she would gaze at jackets with big shoulder pads and floral sundresses, while my nan would make a beeline for John Lewis and their classic coats and elegant court shoes. I was all over Tammy Girl – Etam's little sister – and Chelsea Girl, which was later rebranded to high-street fave River Island. I would spend hours in the changing rooms, watched keenly by my two cheerleaders, who gave the thumbs up – or thumbs down – on what I was trying on. Frilly ra-ra skirts, duster coats, polka dot leggings, puff balls, boob tubes… I tried them all, often making my nan howl with laughter. Fashion wasn't so fast back in the 1980s and every item was cherished and worn until it fell apart – literally – at the seams. At 18, I went to art college and my tastes became more refined. Extra cash from a part-time job in a bar meant I could move on to slightly more expensive stores, like Warehouse, Miss Selfridge and the mecca that was Topshop. I knew at this point I wanted to work in fashion because the high street had totally seduced me. One day, I wrote an article for a competition in a glossy mag about my love of retail therapy and my favourite LBD – and I won! That led me to where I am today – Fashion Director of Fabulous. It's not just me that loves the high street – big-name designers are fans, too. When Cool Britannia hit in the '90s, they all turned up in one big store. Designers at Debenhams was a stroke of genius by Debenhams CEO Belinda Earl, designer Ben de Lisi and fashion director Spencer Hawken, who introduced diffusion ranges from John Rocha, Matthew Williamson and Betty Jackson, to name a few. This meant we could all afford a bit of luxury and wear a well-known designer's signature style. Years later, I hosted a night with Debenhams and Fabulous for 250 readers, who were in awe meeting all the designers. It was a real career highlight for me. In 2004, H&M started rolling out their international designer collabs. Karl Lagerfeld was first, followed by Roberto Cavalli, Marni, Stella McCartney, Maison Martin Margiela, Sonia Rykiel, Comme des Garçons, Balmain, Versace and many, many more. I could barely contain myself! Then in 2007, Kate Moss launched her first collection with Topshop, with thousands queuing along London's Oxford Street. I remember sitting behind Ms Moss and Topshop boss Philip Green at a London Fashion Week Topshop Unique catwalk show. I had my three-year-old daughter, Frankie, in tow and we both made the news the next day after we were papped behind Kate, my supermodel girl crush. At the time, the high street was on fire. Who needed designer buys when Mango stocked tin foil trousers just like the designer Isabel Marant ones and you could buy a bit of Barbara Hulanicki's legendary brand Biba from Topshop? High street stores even started to storm London Fashion week. Although Topshop Unique had shown collections since 2001, in 2013 River Island showed its first collection in collaboration with global superstar Rihanna, who was flown in by a friend of mine on a private jet. KER-CHING! A whole new generation of high profile high street collabs followed. Beyoncé created Ivy Park with Topshop's Philip Green and I even flew to LA for Fabulous to shoot the Kardashian sisters in their bodycon 'Kollection' for Dorothy Perkins. I am pleased to say they were the absolute dream cover stars. Fast forward to 2024 and while the high street doesn't look exactly like it did pre-Covid, it has made a gallant comeback. Stores like M&S, Reserved and Zara, and designer collabs like Victoria Beckham X Mango and Rochelle Humes for Next are giving me all the feels. The supermarkets have really come into their own, too, smashing it with gorgeous collections that look expensive, but at prices that still allow us to afford the weekly shop. The last 30 years of high street fashion have been one big adventure for me. Bring on the next 30!
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Fashion editors share how to style the 2000's Capri pants trend that's having a resurgence
FASHION tends to be circular, with trends from the past constantly making a comeback. And the latest trend to reappear is Capri pants. Advertisement Or some may call them pedal-pushers. According to Google, searches for the trousers have risen by 52% recently. Plus, with celebrities such as Sabrina Carpenter and Bella Hadid loving the look, they seem to be on everyone's radar. But how should you wear these throwback trousers today? Advertisement read more in shopping Take a look below at how our Fabulous Fashion Team have styled theirs. Emily Regan, 25, Fashion Assistant 4 A pop of red in an accessory is a great way to amp up an otherwise neutral outfit Credit: Bomber jacket, £69, Next - Vest, £6.99, H&M - Capri pants, £75, Albaray - Bag, £29.50, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer - Sunglasses, £15.99, Reserved - Sandals, £38, River Island - I was lucky enough to dodge this trend as a kid, so I'm blissfully free of any nostalgic fashion regrets when it comes to Capri pants! I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try this printed pair from Albaray, and I love the way they look. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous The slits at the bottom of the legs stop them from feeling too tight and the reasonably high waistline is a style I'd usually go for on other types of shorts - if you are hesitant to try the trend (as I was) then I can totally recommend this style. I've paired them with a basic white tank top, a linen bomber jacket from Next and a red bag to add a pop of colour. Plus, these black shades finish off this girl-about-town look nicely. Clemmie Fieldsend, 34, Fashion Editor 4 Clemmie's monochrome look includes £15 Capri pants from your local supermarket Credit: Advertisement Jacket, £228, Reiss - Top, £85, Cos - Capri pants, £15, George at Asda - Sunglasses, £19.99, Mango - Bag, £25.99, Zara - Shoes, £45, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer - Aside from having traumatic flashbacks to me skipping around the living room in a denim pair of pedal-pushers, pretending I was in Audrey loved a pair and would wear them with white on top or all-black, so with that in mind I'll be channelling her, but with a few modern adjustments. Her go-to was a boat neck, so I'd wear this linen top for hot days with a looser fit and bow detailing at the back, paired with these amazing Capri pants from George - such a good price and so stylish. A tailored fit is more me, and makes me feel less like a seven year old in stretchy styles from my youth. Advertisement I've swapped traditional ballet pumps for these must-have woven ones from M&S, and a straw bag for summer which is small because it's from the kids' section - but with just a phone and house keys, what more do I need? For chilly evenings, I'll slip on this Reiss jacket that I've had for two years now and finish off with black sunglasses, synonymous with Audrey's timeless image. Tracey Lea Sayer, 53, Fashion Director 4 Tracey is still loving suede for spring in the form of accessories Credit: Jacket, £59.99, Zara - Vest, £26, Cos - Pendant, £45, Cos - Capri pants, £60, Maniere De Voir - Suede bag, £169, Massimo Dutti - Shoes, £39.99, Zara - I lived in Capri pants in my teens, which is probably why I want to run for the hills now! Advertisement No matter how I try to style them, they just keep on taking me straight back to the '80s, and not in a good way! On the plus side, my knees are getting wrinklier every year, so I feel like my beloved short suits are on borrowed time. I have gone minimal for a change with this look - the exact opposite of the fluorescent graffiti Capri pants I wore way back when my hair was backcombed and my go-to drink was a Pernod and black! This time around, I am sticking to clean lines and a minimal palette softened up with a slouchy suede bag and pointy suede mules. Advertisement I have added a big pendant as a point of interest. Abby McHale, 30, Deputy Fashion Editor 4 Abby has found the perfect Capri-pant co-ord Credit: Scarf, £12.99, Mango - Top, £49, Nobody's Child - Capri pants, £69, Nobody's Child - Earrings, £26, Bohomoon - Bag, £77, Arket - Sandals, £45, Next - Capri pants weren't really on my fashion radar until I spotted this set from Nobody's Child. I love the check pattern and think the co-ord is super-cute for summer. Advertisement I'm fairly petite at 5ft 4in and think they suit my height and shape quite well. You only have to look at the likes of Sabrina Carpenter to see how fun Capri pants can be. Pairing mine with a raffia clutch, some red flatforms, a neck scarf and some gold jewellery, I feel as if I'm about to hit the Italian Riviera! Why the high street still rules! Fabulous' Fashion Director, Tracey Lea Sayer shares her thoughts. I WAS 10 when I first discovered the utter joy of high-street shopping for clothes with my mum and nan. Going into town on Saturday became a family tradition – a girls' day out we would look forward to all week. My mum's favourite shop was M&S, where she would gaze at jackets with big shoulder pads and floral sundresses, while my nan would make a beeline for John Lewis and their classic coats and elegant court shoes. I was all over Tammy Girl – Etam's little sister – and Chelsea Girl, which was later rebranded to high-street fave River Island. I would spend hours in the changing rooms, watched keenly by my two cheerleaders, who gave the thumbs up – or thumbs down – on what I was trying on. Frilly ra-ra skirts, duster coats, polka dot leggings, puff balls, boob tubes… I tried them all, often making my nan howl with laughter. Fashion wasn't so fast back in the 1980s and every item was cherished and worn until it fell apart – literally – at the seams. At 18, I went to art college and my tastes became more refined. Extra cash from a part-time job in a bar meant I could move on to slightly more expensive stores, like Warehouse, Miss Selfridge and the mecca that was Topshop. I knew at this point I wanted to work in fashion because the high street had totally seduced me. One day, I wrote an article for a competition in a glossy mag about my love of retail therapy and my favourite LBD – and I won! That led me to where I am today – Fashion Director of Fabulous . It's not just me that loves the high street – big-name designers are fans, too. When Cool Britannia hit in the '90s, they all turned up in one big store. Designers at Debenhams was a stroke of genius by Debenhams CEO Belinda Earl, designer Ben de Lisi and fashion director Spencer Hawken, who introduced diffusion ranges from John Rocha, Matthew Williamson and Betty Jackson, to name a few. This meant we could all afford a bit of luxury and wear a well-known designer's signature style. Years later, I hosted a night with Debenhams and Fabulous for 250 readers, who were in awe meeting all the designers. It was a real career highlight for me. In 2004, H&M started rolling out their international designer collabs. Karl Lagerfeld was first, followed by Roberto Cavalli, Marni, Stella McCartney, Maison Martin Margiela, Sonia Rykiel, Comme des Garçons, Balmain, Versace and many, many more. I could barely contain myself! Then in 2007, Kate Moss launched her first collection with Topshop, with thousands queuing along London's Oxford Street. I remember sitting behind Ms Moss and Topshop boss Philip Green at a London Fashion Week Topshop Unique catwalk show. I had my three-year-old daughter, Frankie, in tow and we both made the news the next day after we were papped behind Kate, my supermodel girl crush. At the time, the high street was on fire. Who needed designer buys when Mango stocked tin foil trousers just like the designer Isabel Marant ones and you could buy a bit of Barbara Hulanicki's legendary brand Biba from Topshop? High street stores even started to storm London Fashion week. Although Topshop Unique had shown collections since 2001, in 2013 River Island showed its first collection in collaboration with global superstar Rihanna, who was flown in by a friend of mine on a private jet. KER-CHING! A whole new generation of high profile high street collabs followed. Beyoncé created Ivy Park with Topshop's Philip Green and I even flew to LA for Fabulous to shoot the Kardashian sisters in their bodycon 'Kollection' for Dorothy Perkins. I am pleased to say they were the absolute dream cover stars. Fast forward to 2024 and while the high street doesn't look exactly like it did pre-Covid, it has made a gallant comeback. Stores like M&S, Reserved and Zara, and designer collabs like Victoria Beckham X Mango and Rochelle Humes for Next are giving me all the feels. The supermarkets have really come into their own, too, smashing it with gorgeous collections that look expensive, but at prices that still allow us to afford the weekly shop. The last 30 years of high street fashion have been one big adventure for me. Bring on the next 30!
Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
13 best fashion buys under £150
What's hot on the high street right now? And what can £150 and under get you? If you buy just one thing for the new season — and summer has very much arrived in the shops — this midi price tag goes a surprisingly long way. I love Mint Velvet's puff-sleeve denim frock — great at home or on hols. M&S has jelly shoes for grown-ups (and based on the gelatinous-looking numbers the style set have on their feet right now, the answer is yes, you really can). Albaray's peplum quilted leopard-print jacket would do you nicely for an alfresco light layer, while Massimo Dutti has the monopoly on affordable chic shoes. Dress, £140, £95, £69.99, Dress, £87, & Other Stories (
