Month: July 2019

As fashion editors, we’re constantly poring over hundreds of images to find the best ones to illustrate a wide variety of stories. While we can sift through photos from the comfort of our office chairs, street style photographers are the ones fighting crowds and inclement weather to find the best-dressed guests at events all around the world—and for that, we owe them a lot.

Not only do street style photographers help enrich our stories, but we also look to their expert eyes for guidance on the best trends of the moment. For starters, they’re seasoned travel pros, observing what cool girls are wearing in every corner of the globe from Copenhagen to Sydney. They can spot photogenic pieces from a mile away—often in the midst of chaotic fashion week scenes, no less. Naturally, then, we looked to them for advice on the summer fashion trends that will translate to killer photos—no professional camera necessary. Scroll down for answers from Christian Vierig of The Styleograph, Asaf Liberfroind of The Street Vibe, and more.

“Even if you have a bad hair day or there is a lot of wind, you would look good in a street style photo with colorful hair accessories.” 

“Feathers and lace are very feminine and a refreshing change from the streetwear trends we saw the last years. Plus they look great in pictures!”

“Nothing looks more striking than the summer sun lighting up shades of fuchsia, blue, green, orange, etc. Many people avoid the sun when it comes to taking a photo, whether it’s a professional picture or a quick selfie. Worried about the sun? Throw on some cool shades to avoid the squint and keep the chin up for less shadow, and snap away!”

“Barely there sandals feel very now, and I like photographing them because of their clean look. This is great if you have a minimalist style.”

“When a part of the item—such as a sleeve, silhouette, embroidery, or lace—is so prominently displayed, it produces a very bold and fashionable look that’s very exciting, even at fashionable events where people are more careful than the daily life about their clothing.”

Next up, Kate Middleton wore a cult French brand’s prettiest $200 dress.

As someone whose closet is 75% dresses, I’m a committed dress devotee. For me, they’re one of the hardest-working items in my closet that I can wear year-round (just add layers) and that will solve every dressing dilemma. I absolutely love a good frock that is versatile enough to take me from morning meetings to evening margaritas with ease.

I’m always excited to share my favorite dress finds for every budget, and there are certainly a few brands and retailers that are my go-to for chic frocks—Topshop, Faithfull the Brand, Rixo, Reformation to name a few. ASOS also happens to be at the top of the list when it comes to finding a beautiful dress for all occasions. However, if you’re scarce on time, ASOS presents a challenge since the massive retailer carries endless brands and styles, and that can get overwhelming for the best of us. Luckily, I searched the site high and low (and scrolled through 9318 dresses, to be exact—someone’s gotta do it!) to bring you 25 of the best dresses that are worth buying this season and a handful that will take you into the fall. For work, the weekend, vacation, and beyond, scroll below for the best dresses on ASOS right now.

Up next, the most popular dresses of the summer. 

Like any fashion devotee, I love to get my hands on an of-the-moment designer piece now and then to elevate my seasonal wardrobe (and of course, my Insta feed!). My bank account, however, does not favor them as much. This means I often turn to my favorite designer discount site, The RealReal, to get my luxury fix. This week, I did a lot of digging in pursuit of this season’s most popular It items for a fraction of the price. Luckily, I found a handful of incredible designer gems that have been in the Insta limelight this season, and I’m super excited to share them with you—because there’s nothing like that smug feeling of finding an expensive designer item at a major discounted price. Remember: If you see something you like, it’s best to snap it up ASAP, as items on The RealReal are known to sell out fast. And right now, you can get an extra 20% off using the code REAL. Scroll below for the coolest designer picks.

Up next, the most popular dresses of the summer.