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Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I found the best linen mini dress on the high street - here are 3 ways I'm wearing it this summer
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more While I have a well-curated collection of summer dresses, there is one staple that's been missing – and that's a linen mini dress. For the last few seasons, I've been scouring the high street for the perfect one: something minimalist that's not too tight or too short for my 5'8 frame and comes in a solid colour, like black or white. Basically, the simpler the better. And I've finally found it: the Aubree Linen Dress from Reformation. Made from lightweight linen and with adjustable tie straps and a straight neckline for a relaxed fit, the £98 floaty number has all the features to keep you cool in the heatwave that's about to hit the UK. It comes in eight different prints and colours, including a pale pink, bright red and black, as well as a white-and-black polka dot pattern and white-and-blue gingham. I love that I can either lean into the simplicity of the cut of the dress by teaming it with a pair of barely-there sandals and a miniature bag, or be playful with my accessories and opt for bigger, bolder and brighter standout pieces. (I'm really loving the seashell-inspired jewellery trend that's everywhere this season.) Ready to meet your new warm-weather wardrobe staple? Below, I've styled Reformation's linen mini three ways. Just pick your favourite… Reformation Linen Dress £98 Shop Keep things simple with a pair of black, barely-there sandals from H&M and seashell pearl drop earrings from Ottoman Hands. Reformation Linen Dress £98 Shop Red is a good canvas for tan accessories. Team this mini with a pair of statement sandals from Parfois and a basket bag from Mango. £98 Shop Play into the preppy vibes of the gingham print with a pair of woven ballet flats from Dune and a navy cardigan from Arket (that you can drape over your shoulders). To get more of what you love from your favourite Sunday supplement, follow us on Instagram (@youmagazine), Facebook (YOU Magazine) and X (@YOUMagSocial).
Vogue
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
It's Time to Embrace Two-Tone Watches Again
Two tone watches have been slowly gaining traction again. The once power symbol of the '80s is circling back around with the icons, of course, but this time around many boast new movements, case sizes, and styles altogether. The usually silver and gold watches are almost always a bracelet watch meaning: an all metal rather than a leather or fabric band. The two give a stark but balanced contrast. Using more than one alloy in a watch isn't new—yes it was popular forty-some years ago, but the style has been in production since the '30s. Still, similarly to silver jewelry wiggling its way back into the style zeitgeist, two tone watches feel fresh, modern, and right for the times. Vogue's Favorite Two-Tone Watches At any watch appointment or watch conference in the past twelve months, the two-tone iterations have jumped out at me in a way that an all gold or all silver would usually. (I still hold a candle for those as well, let's be honest). I haven't been able to put my finger on why, and if it's more than just an appreciation for the classics that the heavy-hitters have done for years and honed into so well of late.
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Millennials scream as trend ‘everyone born in the 90s' remembers makes a comeback & ‘gives them PTSD'
YOU couldn't wear a skirt in the 90s without one of these dangling from your hips. And millennials all hoped it would be the last we'd see of the disk belts, but Gen-Z seems to have other plans. 2 The giant belts which would often ping off at the most awkward of times have made a comeback in high street stores. The likes of New Look, Primark, PLT and Boohoo are all stocking it. And one mum was horrified when her teen daughter picked up to buy. Taking to TikTok, Nina, wife of the famous SpudBros founder, shared her daughter's reaction to the 90s accessory. She told her mum she wanted to buy it for her summer holiday as Nina looked on mortified. "You do realise that when I was about 14 that is what we used to wear," she said. "We thought we were really cool and then we bullied them ever since. "Now they've made this comeback and you're saying it's nice?!" "They were not lying when they said fashions come back around. I need to find a photo of me in one of these," Nina captioned the post. While Nina and her daughter's opinion on the belt differed, many agreed with Nina in the comments. 'I can feel the blisters' shoppers cry as River Island becomes latest high street store to jump on 'painful' 90s shoe trend The clip soon went viral on her TikTok account @ ninadixon28 with over 2.5 million views and 113k likes Many were horrified to see it make its way back into stores. One person wrote: "I had one in every colour. I used to wear them with long rara skirts in the early 2000s." Another commented: "My mum used to say fashion repeats itself and it's true." Fashion editor reveals the 90s trends that should stay in the past NINETIES and noughties trends especially have become a hit with Gen Z - most likely because they didn't wear them the first time round. Here, Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale gives the rundown of some of the trends that have made a comeback that we wish did not. Disc belts "A hit with celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Blake Lively, the belt itself did nothing that a belt should actually do - it was a mere fashion statement, not a piece to actually hold anything up. "And it seems it's not just me who is enraged by its return, with many taking to TikTok to give their views, saying: 'Oh no not the disc belt! I don't think I have the energy for it a 2nd time around' - I feel you." Jelly shoes "After not being seen on shelves for decades, they've made a reappearance and this time they're not just for kids. "Coming in a range of colourful patterns, you can get them all over the high street in either flat or heeled versions. "Not only will you look very childish wearing such shoes, but people will also need to learn that they aren't the comfiest - blister plasters will come in handy." Pedal pushers "The cropped knee-grazing trouser were all the rage in the 1990s and 2000s, but this time the model fash pack are all over them - with both Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski wearing them out recently. "The original IT girls, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot helped make the trousers - also called Capri pants - look effortlessly cool and glam. "Somehow this time round they don't seem to be having that same effect." "The trauma from the disk belt," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "The late 90s and 00s has entered the chat!!"
The Sun
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a fashion expert – I've found seven summer dresses that hide bingo wings… and they're not frumpy
BINGO wings beware – the high street has gone sleeveless mad. And if, like me, you don't love your upper arms, that's seriously bad news. I know I'm not alone, either. When I ranted about this in the office, there was a chorus of agreement. Not because we're all body-conscious, but because — shock horror — some of us want to wear real clothes to places other than a beach. On TikTok, clips showing exercises to eliminate bingo wings have hundreds of thousands of likes. And I'm not surprised. At the age of 35, it's quite common for women my age — and older — to feel self-conscious about their arms. Over-50s fitness influencer Nikki Brow amasses more than 560k views on TikTok for her ' Menopause ladies' videos to banish bingo wings. And #armworkout videos have more than 4.5 billion views on the social media platform. But trying to find anything to cover our upper arms this summer is a relentless task. As someone who spends an unhealthy amount of time trawling the rails of the high street (it's my job, after all), I recently found myself storming through Zara in London 's Oxford Street, wondering if the designers had collectively lost the plot — or just stopped believing in sleeves. Everywhere I turned it was strappy slip dresses, halterneck beachwear pretending to be occasionwear, and sequinned numbers clearly aimed at women who treat the club loos as a selfie booth. And sleeves? Nowhere to be found. There was one long-sleeved dress and, plot twist, it had no back. Shoppers run to bag on-trend spring dress with 'boho vibes' in Sainsbury's Brilliant. So now I've got to shell out again for a stick-on-bra and rolls of duct tape to keep everything in its rightful place. But it's not just Zara, either. Unless your upper arms resemble Michelle Obama 's, your options are: repeat-wear something from last year, or whip out the sewing kit. And spare me the body-positivity speeches. 'Just go sleeveless,' they say, or 'Embrace your arms — no one cares'. Well, I care when I catch sight of my reflection in a shop window and see the glaring sight of a wide arm. I want sleeves. Not cap sleeves (a con), not flutter sleeves (cute but pointless), but sleeves that actually cover the upper arm. But never fear, I've done the legwork (or the arm work) and found the best sleeved summer dresses that tick all the right boxes. Because fashion should make you feel good and for some of us, that means keeping our arms under wraps. EMPIRE LINE Red, Next, £36 Empire line, with a seam and fitted under the bust, is flattering on everyone, from fuller busts to fuller middles. This number from Next in bold red and accented sleeves is perfect for summer. Multi, River Island, £56 No one wants to splash out on a statement dress that will only see you through one wedding, or an annual trip to the races. You want a dress that's value for money and that you can wear all season. River Island's long-sleeved midaxi does just that. A knotted waist and slightly padded shoulders enhance an hourglass figure, while the busy print is disguising without being too loud. BOLD PRINT Floral, H&M, £27.99 Ditsy florals have a habit of ageing us, whereas bolder colours and prints inject life into our outfits, like this button-down H&M dress. This is summer in a frock. With its pretty-yet-punchy pattern and elegant length, it's the non-frumpy floral dress we've been waiting for. Wear it on a Sunday stroll, or for a day at the races. BARGAIN BOHO Floral, Tu at Sainsbury's, £35 Boho has made a triumphant return to fashion this year, but while most of us over 25 can't bear the thought of wearing disc belts and a mini dress, this embodies the trend without looking like 1970s fancy dress. Slight ruffled detailing gives depth, while breaking up the floral print. And a V-neckline is flattering for fuller busts. SHIRT DRESS Green, George at Asda, £38 Create a defined silhouette with a classic shirt dress. This one has a slightly puffed sleeve that gives it an expensive feel. In a deep, verdant green, it also creates a bold look with zero effort and can be dressed up with metallic accessories for holidays and weddings, or dressed down with your favourite Birkenstocks for everyday wear. TIMELESS CLASSIC Polka dot, Primark, £14 From royalty to the high street, you can't go wrong with a bit of polka dot. It's one of those trusty staples you can keep in your wardrobe for years. With a three-quarter sleeve and shin-length skirt, this Primark dress is perfect for summer. HELLO YELLOW Broderie, New Look, £69.99 Butter yellow is the colour of the season, with everyone from Kendall Jenner to the Princess of Wales sporting the hue. Another style synonymous with summer is broderie anglaise. And New Look's hybrid of the two trends, with a slit down the back, is the one for you. With three-quarter sleeves and delicate cut-outs, it's a designer-looking dress for less.
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.
