We’d kill to have Queen Letizia’s wardrobe, but we’d particularly love to inherit her eye for picking the perfect Zara pieces out there. The Spanish royal often wears the cult fast-fashion retailer, which is fitting considering that it’s based in her home country. Whether she’s hosting an event at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid or attending charitable functions, Queen Letizia relies on Zara time and time again.
Although it was hard to narrow it down, we settled on four of her best Zara looks of all time. A matching pale pink blouse and trousers set made the cut, as did a beautiful floral dress, a cool shoulder bag, and a pretty green frock. How could we possibly choose our favorite outfit? As you might predict, all of her royalty-approved Zara looks have since sold out, but the retailer has plenty of worthy alternatives still in stock. Scroll down to see Queen Letizia’s best Zara looks of all time and shop similar items.
On Queen Letizia: Zara Plaid Top With Belt ($40)On Queen Letizia: Zara top and pantsOn Queen Letizia: Zara bagOn Queen Letizia: Zara dressOn Queen Letizia: Zara Printed Midi Dress ($90)
I posted the above photo on my Instagram a few years ago. Since then, I’ve been wearing my beloved Aquzzura Alix pumps consistently—they’ve been to many a fashion party, endured an accidental detour in the mud, gotten a drink spilled on them, and driven hundreds of miles around Los Angeles. The best part? They’ve hardly shown any wear. The colorful print, embroidery, and dark background all serve to hide normal wear and tear, so my shoes still look almost new three years later.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, I have majorly regretted buying shoes that started to show wear immediately. I had a pair of light pink suede shoes that somehow got dirty from simply walking around my office. Ditto with a pair of white boots. Now I’ll never invest in a pair of designer shoes if I have to be extra careful not to get them dirty—it’s just not worth the hassle to me when I can opt for darker colors and printed shoes that won’t show wear as easily. In that vein, scroll down to shop my favorite embroidered shoes right now.
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If you love the coziness of oversize sweaters and the ease of wear of dresses (they do make for a great one-and-done outfit, after all), you’re going to need to scoop up a sweaterdress—a hybrid of the two aforementioned pieces—ASAP. Trust us: Once you wear one, it’s certain to become your new go-to throughout the winter months.
Now, after you’ve invested in the snug cold-weather staple—and if you already have one, why not scoop up a few more?—comes the time to plan your look. And to help you figure out exactly how to wear the piece, we turned to street stylers for all the best sweaterdress outfits for winter that you can emulate very easily.
One thing’s for certain about a sweaterdress: There are infinite ways to wear it, and it’s easy to dress up or down, depending on the occasion. Ahead, see the coziest sweaterdress outfits for winter; then shop our selection of sweaterdresses to buy stat.
Go for a double sweater look.The longer the sweaterdress, the better.Pair your favorite knee-high boots with a cozy sweaterdress.A maxi sweaterdress is perfect for all-day wear.Cinch a maxi sweater dress at the waist with a thin black belt.Rain boots are so practical.Pair a short-sleeve sweaterdress with black ankle booties.Fashion girls are wearing this sweaterdress-and–knee-high boots combo on repeat.Yes, you can still wear jeans with your sweaterdress.Layer a long cardigan over a maxi sweaterdress, topping off the look with black combat boots.We’d wear this one every day.Wear on its own or layered over skinny jeans.Add in a leather jacket and studded ankle boots.A classic gray sweater is a must-have.A poppy color to lift your mood this winter.Adding to cart.The silhouette on this one is so great.
Not too long ago, I was researching products for another affordable fashion–focused story when I noticed H&M’s current selection was feeling rather, well, regal. Acting on my hunch, I started to look into what the latest staples on the royal circuit are, using the content written by my colleagues as a tool. After some digging, I can’t say I was too surprised to see that I was, in fact, right.
From clutches to cardigans, there are countless royal-approved fashion finds on H&M at this very minute, but there are five in particular that I (not to mention our favorite princesses, queens, duchesses) am the most into right now. And even though I’m admittedly not the most into Meghan Markle’s style when compared to that of some of her royal competition, I have to say the woman knows how to dress up a pair of skinny jeans.
To read about what else made the list, see them in action; then—most importantly—shop the pieces for yourself.
They love to top off their outfits with structured outerwear—extra points if it comes with a belt.The go-to denim choice of both Meghan and Catherine for polished yet casual looks.Across the board, they’re major proponents of the luxe material.Day or night, you’ll find them carrying a structured clutch.Ending with my personal favorite, the cardigan may be a staple, but right now it’s a trend, too.
The best denim-on-denim outfits for winter start with a pair of jeans—sounds pretty simple, no? That’s because pulling off head-to-toe denim—also known as the Canadian tuxedo—is actually easier to do than you might think. There are just a few simple things to keep in mind when building the look.
After you’ve selected your pants, think about what you want to wear on top, making sure it’s also rendered in denim, preferably in the same wash as the jeans. And if you don’t have something in the same blue shade as your bottoms, opt for the opposite end of the color spectrum entirely—either a much lighter or much darker wash. If you pick something that’s similar, but not similar enough, it can end up looking a bit uncoordinated.
Now, if you need some visuals to pull ideas from ahead of putting together your next denim-on-denim outfit for winter, you’re in luck. Ahead, see how some of our go-to fashion girls rock the Canadian tuxedo (and look incredibly cool while doing so), and then shop our selection of jean pieces to scoop up ASAP.
Add in a black belt to break up the denim-on-denim look.The perfect color match.Try a long denim jacket this winter.And style it with a simple black tee.Throw a plaid blazer on top of your denim-on-denim base.The more denim the better.How cool are these patterned jeans and matching jacket?Ground a denim-on-denim outfit with a pair of crisp white booties.A denim jacket and jeans make a foolproof denim-on-denim outfit.We’ll take them.The shearling adds instant warmth.A jumpsuit is so easy to wear but looks so cool.Add in a long-sleeve shirt and leopard-print booties.Adding to cart.Check the suede trim detailing.How fun is this ruffle-trimmed denim dress?A wardrobe classic.
It’s official: The holiday party season has arrived. Whether or not you’ve already started searching for the perfect party looks to wear for all of your fêtes, there’s no denying that you can never go wrong with long-sleeve cocktail dress as a plan A for the evening. Practically made to be seen throughout the winter party circuit, this dress style will keep you warm throughout the night, which, as a result, will also prevent you from piling on extra-bulky layers—sounds like a win-win situation to us.
While there are amazing dresses that will look good year-round, you can’t help but admit that this style speaks so perfectly to the season, extreme weather and all. Sure, you could always opt for a classic silk slip dress, or even wear a standout jumpsuit, but a long-sleeve cocktail dress just feels utterly pretty, and we can’t deny ourselves of that.
Are you with us? Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite long-sleeve party dresses to wear to all of your winter soirees. Get ready to shop them all now.
You’ll never go wrong with sequins.You’ll get so many compliments on this.Perfect for the office party.We’re loving this color.How good is this?Velvet is always a great choice.We’re loving the embellishments on this.So good.Dance the night away in this.Wear the biggest trend of the season.Rixo can do no wrong.So pretty.This dress is so cool.Tap into the ’80s trend this winter.You’ll turn heads in this.Celebrate the night the right way in this.Stay warm in this.
Trust us—you’ll be the center of attention when you wear these.
There’s just something about slipping into the perfect pair of heels that instantly elevates your mood—and your outfit. Just like shoes, shoe lovers also come in all shapes and sizes, and what works for one might not work for all. That said, when it comes to assessing the fit and quality of a new pair of heels, the customer reviews section is a step in the right direction. Before clicking “add to cart,” check out these 23 heels with the best reviews from Amazon, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and our own Who What Wear collection—even better? At under $100, you can feel confident about adding “worth every penny” to your next review.
You already buy a hundred other things on Amazon, so why not shoes? Amazon has a decent selection of footwear under the $100 price point, with plenty of department store brand names you’ll recognize. While the behemoth digital retailer may not be your first-choice destination for fancy footwear, it is a reliable source for last-minute basics that will arrive in time for that upcoming wedding, presentation, or power lunch on your calendar.
“I spent seven hours wearing these heels at a wedding where I was the bridesmaid and there was lots of standing time. Danced in them and I was fine. Really gorgeous. A must-buy.”
Depending on the size and location of your local Bloomingdales, the shoe department can either be amazing or kinda of meh. With that in mind, we love to browse online before venturing out to the store—especially in the winter! Bloomingdales carries a wide range of brands and styles, but for quality heels under $100 (especially great for gifting), you can’t go wrong with the three wise men: Michael, Marc, and Vince.
We’d be remiss not to point out a few of the affordable and insanely chic shoes in the Who What Wear collection at Target. Editors in both our NYC and L.A. offices routinely wear WWWC pumps not only because they’re designed by our colleagues, but also because they’re so transitional, taking us from the office to market appointments and after-hours events. While the reviews below are from real customers and not Who What Wear employees, we’ll admit at least three of us are wearing the grosgrain kitten-heel mules in red on any given day.
If you love to shop as much as we do, you probably have at least one Nordstrom tab open right now. If not, we have a feeling top-rated under-$100 picks below are about to change that pretty quickly. But don’t just take our word for it—let these reviews speak for themselves! Happy shopping.
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