High-street luxe __brand Whistles rarely gets it wrong, and with the SS/17 collection they have outdone themselves. Your summer starts here.
We can’t get enough of Whistles’ SS/17 collection. Yes, there’s a definite 1970s vibe but it’s much sharper than the florals offered in SS/16; this time it’s all about romantic Bohemia, sharply undercut with an acute, utilitarian aesthetic.
One of Whistles’ greatest strengths is how it interprets cutting-edge fashion for the real women, and their offering gets this spot on, ranging from tiered maxi-length dresses and smock detailing to sharply tailored jumpsuits, and featuring delicious tassels, fringes and lace – but in a fully functional way.
Another huge Whistles bonus is that their clothes are cut so well they flatter fuller figures as well as willowy ones. So broad, tied belts accentuate the waist on generously cut jumpsuits and cropped trousers. A superbly simple denim jumpsuit will take you from a meeting to dinner while a kimono-cut, patterned one offers the perfect weekend look.
Shoulders remain on the fashion radar, the perfect way of showing a flash of flesh whatever your age or style – Whistles offers this style in simple ecru or vivid patterns. And the maxi dress shows no sign of going away; here it features smock detailing, or perhaps try a smock-inspired blouse. Flounces, frills and tiers all provide body to skirts without adding bulk. Lace is a key fabric but cut and styled in a deeply modern way – romantic and free without being floppy and sentimental. All exquisite outfits that could work a wedding, or a festival.
If flowers aren’t for you, have no fear: Whistles has also worked the stripes. Try a simple striped linen dress, loose trousers or an incredibly adaptable heavy cotton top with a fringed bottom.
Yellow is absolutely on-point this season, but it’s not always easy to wear: combine a marigold tie-sleeve top with navy cropped trousers or soft geometric white for a clean look. Pop a mustard-coloured suede jacket over faded jeans, or try their amazing suede cropped trousers with a loose bloom-patterned top with frilled neck and bare shoulders. There’s your summer dinner date outfit, right there.
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