Month: August 2019

Without question, lingerie is such a personal topic, particularly when it comes to preference and shopping for the right style and fit. While we’ve shared universal tips like the three bra styles everyone should own and the surprising amount of wears your bra can last before washing, today I’m slightly switching gears and sharing how changing my go-to undergarment situation weirdly made me happier. If you’re anything like me, you probably have one or two bras you wear on repeat and then a selection of underwear in rotation. In an effort to test out some of the season’s most talked-about lingerie trends, I swapped out my basic nude bras for cute bra-and-panty sets because, as we pointed out earlier this year, matching sets are one of the biggest trends in lingerie right now. Which also means I had plenty of brands to explore during this experiment.

So what happens when you swap your exhausted bra for a pretty matching set? To be clear, by no means am I suggesting this undergarment update is life-changing (or necessary, at that), but for me, this swap made me significantly happier, so I figured why not share the somewhat silly tip? My takeaway: Not only was I genuinely in a happier mood, but the additional two to three minutes I took for myself in the morning deciding which pretty set to wear (although trivial) was a great reminder to slow down and always make time to feel your best. This esteem carried throughout the day and solidified the importance of making time for yourself to set the tone of your day. Whether that means spending more time on your hair before work or carving out the time to cook yourself breakfast, it’s important and it works.

I’ll be the first to admit this is a small swap and the furthest thing from life-changing, but the extra effort I put into my undergarment choice gave my overall confidence a boost. To ensure I hadn’t lost it and I wasn’t alone, I reached out to Fleur du Mal founder Jennifer Zuccarini to chat about the theory, and Zuccarini agreed: “Lingerie is the first thing you put on, especially if you are dressing in front of a mirror. There’s something psychological about putting on a great set that makes you feel more put together, confident, and often sexier—even if no one else sees, it’s like, I’ve got this; it’s going to be a good day,” she added. Down to give it a try? I’ve made it easy for you and shopped the best matching bra-and-underwear sets below.

While this change in my undergarment choice made me happier, there are other (fashionable) ways to increase your happiness and confidence, like these joyful purchases.

If you suddenly acquired a time machine and went back to this exact time two years ago, you’d likely read about us waxing poetic about a certain key 2017 denim trend. (Because if you successfully time-traveled, the first thing you’d do is read Who What Wear, right?) The jean style we were calling the most popular denim trend at that point was cropped flares, and now they’ve all but completely vanished from view. Have you noticed?

After coming to this realization, I did some digging, and it turns out I’m not the only one who’s picked up on cropped flares’ rapid decline. Who What Wear’s resident commerce strategist, Alex Flowers, confirmed that “units sold of cropped flare jeans decreased by 55% compared to last year.” As for what’s replaced them? It seems we’re trading in the retro ’70s-inspired silhouette for one that’s much more ’90s: “baggy” or loose-fit jeans. Flowers noted that in place of cropped flares, wide-leg styles have soared in popularity, increasing by 214% this year.

Wear with sleek accessories to offset the casual nature of the jeans.

Instead of going all in for distressing, opt for key rips.

Style yours with bright sneakers like Emili did here.

Tuck in a crisp button-down to add polish to the look.

Not into the long hem? Give yours a wide cuff as Veronica did here.

Next, see the formerly hated denim trend that’s gunning for a comeback this year.

It’s no secret that our style evolves as we enter new periods in our lives. That’s in part because of our changing tastes and needs (like that halter top you wore in your teens might not have a place in your workwear wardrobe when you hit the big 3-0). The places you shop (here are the best ones to check out if you’re in your 30s); the pieces you gravitate toward; the way you style things—it all changes as you enter different decades. 

You know your 20s are all about exploring, finding yourself, and learning about what you like—and this can certainly hold true to your fashion choices, too. You definitely want to have a good set of office staples on hand, but the second decade allows for a lot more freedom to check out and wear those crazy, over-the-top pieces that might not be as relevant to you when you enter the 30s. Do you want to try the latest “ugly” shorts trend to hit the street-style scene? Go for it. Or how about that midriff-baring crop top outfit? It’s the perfect festival look. 

Ahead, 10 cool outfits ideas women in their 20s will absolutely love, from a cool twist on a classic pairing to a comfy-chic getup you’ll want to wear on your lazy days, all courtesy of our favorite 20-something celebs.

Next up, all the fashion pieces Jennifer Lopex wore in her 40s.