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In my time as a fashion editor I’ve come to rely on a few styling tricks that help to ease the winter to spring transition. Up there with swapping my raincoat for a relaxed quilted jacket and exchanging my boots for colourful trainers, each season I reintroduce the cream trouser trend back into my rotation as an easy way to instantly brighten up some of my wardrobe staples.

Whilst similar to the white trousers that often come to the fore in summer, I find the cream trouser trend slightly more relaxed and far more versatile. Although bright white shades work perfectly with other statement tones such as cobalt blue, fuchsia pink and letterbox red, a cream trouser wears well with the in-between shades that dominate most wardrobes.

Offering a fresh alternative to denim, the lighter weight trousers move beautifully as you walk, creating a breezy and relaxed silhouette. Wearing well with the deep navy, dark grey, and rich burgundy colours that are pillars in my wardrobe, the cream trouser trend helps to add lightness and dimension to a darker palette. When summer time comes around, I love to use cream trousers to anchor my looks, styling them with light peach, butter yellow and earthy colours—there really isn’t anything they won’t go with.

Luckily for me, high street and designer brands have caught on to the enduring appeal of the cream trouser trend. Often designed in wide-leg cuts, the trouser has seeped into so many of my favourite stores. Read on to discover the cream trousers we’re shopping for spring right now.

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Welcome to Second Life, a podcast spotlighting successful women who’ve made major career changes—and fearlessly mastered the pivot. Hosted by Hillary Kerr, co-founder and chief content officer at Who What Wear, each episode gives you a direct line to women who are game changers in their fields. Subscribe to Second Life on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts to stay tuned.

Brigette Romanek has become a household name in the world of interior design. Founder of Romanek Design Studio and celebrated author, Romanek has carved out a niche for herself as the go-to designer for celebrities and design aficionados, crafting iconic spaces for the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, and Beyoncé. Her influence has also extended beyond the residential realm into chic retail spaces, including the beauty hub Thirteen Lune in Hancock Park in Los Angeles and the stylish outposts of the clothing brand The Great.

This past October, Romanek unveiled her latest masterpiece, Livable Luxe, a book that reveals her design process, favorite projects, and the ethos that underpins her work. Romanek’s philosophy of blending luxury with functionality has redefined modern interior aesthetics, as each project reinforces the idea that luxury and livability can coexist harmoniously, crafting spaces that are as stunningly beautiful as they are comfortable.

While Romanek is an interior design luminary, her career path has been far from linear. With a spirit always inclined toward creativity, she initially ventured into the music industry, singing in a girl group, before transitioning into the fashion world with a highly successful handbag line. However, it was in the realm of interior design that Romanek found her true calling, marrying her innate creative vision with a passion for transforming spaces. Listen to the latest episode of Second Life to hear how Romanek found her creative footing in interior design.

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Scroll through Instagram or TikTok, and I guarantee that you come across at least one video detailing how to do an at-home face massage for fresher, brighter, and more sculpted-looking skin. Advocates often share some pretty epic before-and-after photos to prove that face massage improved their appearance. And while I can’t personally confirm the validity of the thousands of posts on social media, skin experts say there are real benefits to face massage, including lymphatic drainage and increased circulation.

Personally, I do a five-minute face massage each morning to reduce puffiness and refresh my dull, tired-looking skin. However, lately, I’m wondering if I can stay committed to this little ritual. You see, I’m entering the last year of my 20s, and I’ve started to see signs of aging appear. Yep, that means I’m officially considering getting small amounts of Botox and filler to course-correct. And after doing some research, I’ve seen conflicting advice on whether or not to continue face massage post-injection. Some people say it’s fine; others say it will cause the filler to dissolve or even migrate. So, what’s the truth? I reached out to three skin experts to find out once and for all.

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First, What’s the Difference Between Botox and Filler?

Anetta Reszko M.D., Ph.D., is a Dermatologist and Dermatologic Surgeon. “Fillers are injectable substances made usually with hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite,” she says. “They are primarily designed to add volume and contour the face, particularly as we continue to lose our ever-so-valuable subcutaneous fat with age.” While many people conflate filler with Botox, it’s important to know that they’re two different things—not only do they work differently, but they target different aesthetic concerns.

Dr. Jimmy C. Sung, M.D., is a board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon and Medical Director of Tribeca Aesthetics in New York City. He says the difference between fillers and Botox comes down to whether you want to “add” to or “subtract” from your appearance. “Fillers are products that increase volume,” he says. “On the other hand, while fillers are used to ‘add,’ neurotoxin such as Botox is used to ‘subtract’ motions and volume. Neurotoxin paralyzes the muscles. Its primary use in aesthetic medicine is to address dynamic wrinkles by decreasing muscle movement. Interestingly, neurotoxins are now being used to reduce volume. When a muscle is paralyzed, it will decrease in size due to lack of use. Neurotoxins can be used to reduce volumes, such as the masseter muscles to improve jawline or slimming down the shoulders -popularly known as ‘Barbie Botox.'”

He says filler can generally be divided into two types—semi-permanent and non-permanent. Semi-permanent filler works as a stimulant to induce collagen synthesis. Non-permanent filler, on the other hand, is made from hyaluronic acid (HA) and is dissolvable with enzymes. Choosing the right one for you comes down to your specific goals and concerns. But for Reszko, hyaluronic acid (or non-permanent) filler is the way to go. “They are able to more naturally infuse with our own tissue and the hyaluronic acid we biologically produce,” she says. “HA-based fillers also have an edge in that they are dissolvable, while calcium-based fillers cannot be dissolved.

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In What Areas Is Filler Commonly Injected?

Sung says there are “danger zones” around the face that providers should avoid while injecting filler. “The main concern is causing blockage of the vessels, which can lead to skin loss or even blindness,” he says.

Reszko agrees, although, she notes that risks are majorly reduced by going to an experienced provider. “At the end of the day, filler can truly be placed anywhere. The most important factor is having a skilled injector who is aware of the underlying facial anatomy, as injecting filler into vessels in the face can be very dangerous. Filler can be placed in the cheeks to lift and add contour, to the temples to round out the face, to the jawline to sharpen the angle, and tend to jowls. It can be added to the lips to augment and shape, to the forehead to lift the brows, to the nasolabial folds to smooth the smile line, and in any single place on the face to smooth imperfections. In the neck, it can be used to smooth wrinkles and any other unwanted divots.”

Purvisha Patel M.D. is a Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Founder and CEO of Visha Skincare. She agrees that fillers are best placed in areas that lose volume over time, “such as the temples, tear troughs, smile lines, and lips. Injectors should avoid areas of high vascularization where there is risk of embolization of the filler.”

How Long Does Filler Usually Last?

“The duration of filler varies depending on the type of filler used, the area treated, individual factors like metabolism and lifestyle, and the amount injected,” Reszko says. “Individuals who are very active tend to work through filler more quickly. This is multifaceted, as in part it is due to the fact that they have a higher resting metabolism, but also is related to the tension that is often held in the face during physical exertion. Filler is worked out of our systems more quickly with a lot of muscle activity in the region. You can expect filler in the chin, for example, where little to no muscle movement occurs, to last up to a couple of years following injections. Alternatively, an area such as the lips, where movement constantly occurs, lasts more along the lines of 9-12 months”

If you’re going with HA filler, Reszko says there’s another factor to consider. “Specific regions of the face carry different concentrations of hyaluronidase (the natural enzyme that breaks down HA),” she says. “For example, the under-eye region carries very low concentration of this enzyme, while the lower face and jawline carry high concentrations. Therefore, filler will last longer in the under-eye region as compared to the jawline. On average, hyaluronic acid fillers typically last 6 to 18 months, while semi-permanent fillers like Radiesse may last up to 12 to 18 months. Collagen stimulators like Sculptra can last even longer, with results potentially lasting two years or more.”

What Is the Proper Aftercare for Filler?

Getting filler is relatively quick and easy, but it requires proper post-injection care to make sure you (and your new look) are safe. “The main concerns are swelling and bruising,” Sung says. “Therefore, it is a good idea to avoid alcohol, sauna, and rigorous exercise for 24-48 hours [post-filler].”

Patel seconds this, saying, “It is best not to sleep or put pressure on the area that got filler.” For example, if you get cheek filler, and you’re a side sleeper, make sure to sleep on your back until the filler has settled.

As for Reszko, she says light pressure (such as putting on makeup or washing the face) is fine, but avoid firm pressure for approximately four hours after injection. This will ensure the placement of the filler isn’t altered. “If the filler was injected around the mouth or in the lips, patients should avoid moving the area excessively or using a straw,” she adds. “Following filler injection, the skin may feel a bit dry to due alcohol and aluminum chloride used during injections to stop bleeding at puncture sites. Hydrate the skin well during the day of injections with a moisturizer such as Environ Super Moisturizer ($62) or Environ Colostrum Gel ($68). Swelling is a normal occurrence after injections and can be treated at home with a light lymphatic drainage facial massage.”

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Will Face Massage Eff Up Filler?

Now, for my most burning question, will face massage cause filler to migrate or dissolve? Now, you might have caught Reszko’s passing mention of face massage as a way to manage swelling…is there more to the story?

For Sung, face massage could, in theory, cause filler to dissolve quicker, but that’s in theory. “Theoretically, any method of increasing metabolism and movement to an area will increase absorption,” Sung says. “However, the most reliable method of dissolving hyaluronic acid is using dissolving enzymes.” In other words, without dissolving enzymes in the picture, face massage won’t necessarily or definitively affect filler.

As for Reszko, she says face massage won’t affect filler, as long as you avoid it for the first four hours after injection. “It takes about 4 hours for filler to settle into the tissue to where it cannot be further molded in the skin, and after two weeks is entirely incorporated into your own tissue,” she says. “Massages will have no effect on the longevity of filler duration. It does not increase the metabolism of the substance in any way. Not only will it not interfere with the placement of the filler, but it is recommended in the weeks following filler injection to do light lymphatic drainage massages in the treated areas to decrease expected swelling. You can apply light pressure using your hand or an at-home facial device with microcurrent technology going from the medial to the lateral face. In general, following an up-and-out sweeping motion for best efficacy in drainage. It is best to pair lymphatic drainage with a facial oil so as to not pull on the skin.”

There you have it. Face massages won’t necessarily affect filler placement or longevity, which means I can continue to practice them each morning. Ugh, I love getting answers to my most burning beauty questions. Until I decide whether or not to go through with filler for the first time, I’m stocking up on the best complexion-boosting skincare products.

10 of My Favorite Skincare Products to Use While Contemplating Filler

In seasons gone I used to count down the days until sandal season arrived. Eager to embrace the freedom of the lightweight shoe, the fleeting months when sandals were king were some of my favourite of the year. This season, however, a new springtime shoe has become the object of my affection, and in my opinion, it’s actually far more versatile than the strappy sandals I’ve loved before.

Of course I’m talking about the enduring ballet flats trend. Offering the same flat-footed comfort as its sandal sisters, ballet flats pull ahead by means of adding the polish and finesse to an outfit that strappy sandal simply can’t compete with. With a deep love for the trending shoe, I’ve made it a personal mission to track down some of the best in the market. To do so I’ve consulted with colleges in the Who What Wear office, as well as spent many an hour online gathering information. My research led me straight to the webpage of Reformation‘s Bethany Ballet Flats.

At a mid-range price of £268 (or £298 for the studded pair) the rounded toe flats come in nine different styles spanning colour and fabric variations. Including a metallic silver shade—as styled by @theindiaedit above—a deep merlot pair, black and white mesh styles and stud-embellished types, Reformation’s style range is larger than most. With a full-coverage design that covers the toes and a thick strap securing the shoe in place, these neat slippers host the exact ballet flat shape that I find comfortable and most wearable.

Whilst I’ll be getting my wear out of these during the summer months, the closed toe shape allows for comfortable springtime styling that can hold up against the cooler climes and frequent showers that spring so frequently imparts.

Hitting all of my markers for a great spring/summer shoe, read on to discover Reformation’s Bethany ballet flats below.

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On the impracticality scale from one to 10, teeny-tiny bags are hovering around a nine. Most don’t even fit an iPhone. You’re lucky if you can get a lipstick and a credit card in there. As someone who doesn’t travel very lightly, they’re usually a no go for me. But after seeing Zoe Saldaña carry one yesterday in NYC while promoting her new film The Absence of Eden, I might need to sacrifice some of my belongings while on the go so that I, too, can look as chic as she did.

Saldaña opted for a minuscule crossbody Chanel bag, which she paired with a gray maxi coat, baggy jeans, and white sneakers. Even though oversize bags are trending hard right now, comically small bags are a Gen Z favorite, and plenty of designer brands are churning them out—Chanel included.

With that, keep scrolling to shop tiny bags that are as chic as Saldaña’s.

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I love getting all dressed up for special occasions, especially weddings. So I’m a little bit jealous that my best friend gets to go to one next month. Even though she didn’t ask, I immediately did some online shopping and texted her some ridiculously chic and affordable dresses, shoes, and accessories from Saks Off 5th. The fresh colors, delicate fabrics, and classic silhouettes are so perfect for a spring wedding. Keep scrolling to see the 16 finds I sent her.

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Welcome to our podcast, Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr. Think of it as your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the fashion-and-beauty world. Subscribe to Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to turn a new leaf and give your closet the ultimate spring refresh.

Denim is at the core of every wardrobe, and the seasonal change feels like the perfect time to make room for some new denim pieces. Whether that’s a Western-inspired denim shirt or an A-line denim dress, the ways you can incorporate denim into your looks are endless.

Levi’s new collection puts denim front and center with reimagined timeless classics that’ll look perfect on those sunny, 72-degree days.

For the latest episode of Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr, Who What Wear’s Editor in Chief Kat Collings sits down with Kristen Nichols, Who What Wear’s associate director of special projects, to chat about spring denim trends that can easily be incorporated into your closet, how they’d style pieces from Levi’s new collection, and more.

For excerpts from their conversation, scroll below.

I want to hear what we’re looking at for spring this year, and I want to talk about denim, specifically. I know you ran a story in December predicting 2024’s big spring denim trends based on what we saw on the runway. I’m wondering if you can walk us through those predictions and which ones you’re seeing starting to come true. Sometimes there is a little bit of a disconnect between what happens on the runway and what actually makes sense for real life and what people are willing to adopt.

I think that there were some more daring trends, like hot pants and jeans with hard pleats that I have yet to see translate as much. Maybe we’ll see that moving into spring. The ones that have really resonated so far, firstly, were dark-wash jeans. I think we saw years and years of these really light or medium-wash jeans. Brands like Miu Miu, Gucci, and Helmut Lang are really leading this trend.

We saw a lot of examples of those on the runways and they really are taking denim into this area that feels polished and elevated, which really lines up with what we’re seeing in fashion overall. It’s interesting to see denim move into that place. It’s a trend I’m personally invested in and love wearing.

Even if you’re not willing to mix up the shape of the denim, maybe you can mix up the wash of the denim and I think that’s a fun way to test-drive a new trend. Another trend I have noticed a lot is the ’90s straight-leg silhouette, which has continued to dominate I would say both on and off the runways. On the runways, we saw brands like Tove and Bally making a major case for the jeans.

I think it’s just one of those timeless silhouettes that is just never going to go out of style, but brands certainly made an even bigger case to start integrating that back into your closet if you don’t have it in there already.

I feel like there’s an interesting conversation around skinny versus straight. I think we’re never (or, at least, hopefully, it’ll be quite a while, I shouldn’t say never, as everything comes back) [going back to] this skin-tight [style], where it’s almost closer to a legging than denim. That super-duper skinny I feel like is hopefully going to take a very long-term hiatus, but I feel like the straight leg can almost veer into skinny and it feels really fresh—especially [when] tucked into boots. It’s kind of like the denim silhouette that to me feels the most timeless.

I think one reason it’s so timeless is it’s truly the original silhouette of the original 501 Levi’s. Every new jean is based on this iconic shape and I think that is part of why it feels so classic.

I had the pleasure recently of being on set for Levi’s and shooting in a normcore look. I really love the outfit formula that we came up with because I feel like it’s very achievable but had a few elements that made it feel fashion-forward. What I did was a tank top with a high neck, which I think was key there. It just feels a little more fashiony for some reason to have that crew-neck. Then we layered a Nola button-down shirt from Levi’s over the tank top. On top of that [was] the belted trench coat. It’s kind of this button-down sandwich if you will. When you make it a tonal look (I did all-white for mine), it kind of just adds an interesting dimension having those layers in there with the monochrome look.

Paired with that, I did the baggy jeans. The Low Pro jeans were my pick of choice just to kind of add ease to the look because I feel like [with] normcore, there has to be a common denominator of relaxed energy. It’s a weekend, running errands kind of vibe.

Then the accessory of choice is a baseball cap, which I think always makes you look super cute. Great for bad hair days. Overall, I think that the five-piece outfit combination is normcore gold.

I loved that look. I feel like there are so many iterations of that same outfit combination that can look so different just based on one little tweak. One unbuttoned button or a layered tank top in a certain cut.

We’ve had the opportunity to partner with Levi’s and become quite familiar with their spring-summer offerings, which has been really fun. Can I give you a Levi’s piece for the new collection and have you tell me how you’d personally style it for spring? Let’s start with a little number I love called the Thora minidress. Super flattering. A-line silhouette. I’m curious how you would style this little minidress.

I’ve been leaning more into polished outfits, but again with this balance of casual and polished, so I love the idea of styling a denim dress with pointed slingbacks. Probably a lower kitten heel and then silver drop earrings to just make the denim dress feel more elevated while still living in a bit of a casual space.

Next, the Teodora Western shirt. The shirt is sort of a more feminine take on the Western staple, which is amazing. It kind of taps into that feminine trend we’re seeing. How would you style the Teodora?

I think my favorite way to style a Western top is by pairing it with matching jeans—especially matching jeans in the same wash just to have this kind of Canadian tuxedo look.

Then I think a leather belt really grounds this look, whether it’s a modern silhouette or a more Western style. I do love the idea of wearing this with a [pair of] boots. I recently saw a look that was similar to this where it was the matching Western top with the jeans, but there was a turtleneck styled underneath the button-down, and I thought that that was a really fresh way to wear it.

It was kind of unbuttoned halfway and there’s always these small touches that can really transform a look.

Last, we have Levi’s Dreamy tank. This tank is the softest tank I’ve ever felt and I have a quite large collection, so that’s really saying something. I’m curious what’s the most fashion-forward way to style a tank right now?

I’ll come back to you on the most fashion-forward, but I feel like the way I have been wearing it in my personal wardrobe is actually I wore an outfit to the US Open last year, where I styled a white tank with upsize jeans that were also in white and a sweater tied around my shoulders.

Kind of leaning into that wrapped-up sweater as the scarf aesthetic we’ve been seeing a lot. Then ballet flats and a tennis necklace. That’s become one of my go-to outfits. Moving into spring, I think that’ll be one of my go-tos again.

In terms of the most fashion-forward, I’ve been really inspired by a lot of the A-line skirts that we’ve been seeing on the runway. I know Prada has had them in their collections for a few seasons. I think just adding a simple white tank top to the voluminous A-line skirt. Maybe a pair of kitten heels is a fun way to bring a tank top into trend from the runway that feels really directional.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Next, check out our interview with Ashley Graham.

Welcome to The Great Try-On. With spring on the horizon, we seized the opportunity to try on the best pieces from our favorite brands at Nordstrom and documented the process. We believe that the most foolproof way to shop online is to see how an item looks IRL and to read candid reviews, so we hope that this leads you to some successful spring purchases.

The older I get, the more intentional I am about the pieces I purchase. Can I style it in multiple ways? Can I wear it for more than one season? Is this too trendy? Does it feel like my style? These questions all run through my mind as I pull clothes off the racks or click “quick view” when I’m online shopping. Lately, I’ve been able to answer these questions immediately because Nordstrom’s eponymous private brand launched new arrivals for spring, and I’m swooning. The pieces are timeless, luxe, and extremely versatile. Nordstrom didn’t stop there, though. Nothing in the entire collection is priced over $400, and many pieces are size-inclusive up to a 4X. I looked at 624 pieces and picked 10 items to try on and style for you below. If you want to see the three looks I created along with my reviews, keep scrolling.

Utility Jumpsuit + Sandals

My review: Transparently, I rarely go for utility jumpsuits, and not because I don’t love the style. I’m a fan of utility-style pockets, colors, and silhouettes, but they’re often a miss on my body type. I’m no designer, but it must be difficult to craft one piece that’s supposed to fit both the top and bottom halves of someone’s body perfectly. Leave it to Nordstrom to make an impressive utility jumpsuit that’s an actual hit. The top fits me without any gaps between the buttons or awkward pulling along the chest. I’m 5’4″, and the pants drag slightly, so I plan to wear this look with kitten heels next time. I love how excessively wide-leg and flowy they are, too. I could wear this look just about anywhere, and it checks off the three C’s: comfortable, confident, and chic.

T-Shirt + Trousers + Mules

My Review: As much as I love relaxed trousers, I only own one pair, which I’ve worn to death over the past few years. It’s been quite the struggle finding styles that fit my thighs and hips perfectly and don’t bunch up in the crotch area, so I was elated when I tried Nordstrom’s wide-leg trousers and they were a perfect fit. They’re loose but not baggy, cream but not sheer, and office appropriate but not too corporate. The pleats add to the relaxed feel and are stitched down to avoid random pulls or folds.

I styled them with a plain white tee and these black mules that stole my heart the minute I put them on my feet. I’m still gasping because, despite their designer look, they’re under $100. The heel is the perfect height for commuting into the city and treating the office like my own personal runway.

Maxi Dress + Cashmere Sweater

My review: My spring and summer motto is, “When in doubt, wear the maxi dress.” I hope that my friends and colleagues are fully prepared to see me wearing this dress to the office, happy hour, weekend errands, and even semi-formal evening events. The higher neckline and cinched detailing elevate the simple black silhouette. I typically style A-line dresses for more formal occasions, but this fabric feels versatile enough to wear with these woven flat sandals or even a sneaker on a chill day. I draped an oversize wool- and cashmere-blend sweater over my shoulders for warmth and a pop of color, but I could easily put the sweater on over this dress for a completely new look that feels fresh and fun.

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A few words come to mind when describing Katie Holmes’s style: relatable, laid-back, and chic. She often embraces timeless elegance, favouring classic pieces that are effortlessly cool. She gravitates towards neutral tones but isn’t afraid to incorporate bold accents or statement accessories here and there. Overall, Katie Holmes’s fashion sense epitomises modern sophistication with a hint of understated glamour—and that’s exactly how I would describe her newest outfit.

Photographed in New York City, Holmes got a jumpstart on spring by wearing a shoe trend that’s about to come roaring back into style: espadrille wedges. Every spring and summer, like clockwork, the trend spikes in popularity. While the shoes are the perfect match for floral dresses, Holmes just proved that you can start wearing the trend well before the weather starts to cooperate.

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Katie Holmes’s espadrilles are from Franco Sarto, which you can handily snap up on Amazon! Still, the shoe style is so core, there are plenty of other styles on offer. I’ve rounded up the chicest for you below.

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There’s no denying that the boho trend is on the up this season. Ushered in by Chloé’s resoundingly successful A/W 24 runway collection that was shown at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month, the past few weeks have seen fashion people become overcome with a desire to style up frilly hemlines, voluminous silhouettes and clogs on repeat.

Swept up in this boho renaissance is the underrated but enduringly chic suede boot trend. I know what you’re thinking—we’re just easing out of winter, so why are we talking about boot? Hear me out. Even in the heights of summer, boots come in very handy in any Brit’s footwear collection. Let’s face it., our weather is pretty unpredictable at the best of times, so boots never really become surplus to requirement. Personally I love seeing people wearing boots in the warmer months; there’s something indescribably cool seeing someone step out in some tasteful knee-highs and denim shorts, or giving floaty minidresses structure with a cowboy boot.

However, one thing I would say is that leather boots can feel quite stark against the lighter fabrics and palettes of spring and summer. That’s what makes a suede pair such an insightful choice. The tactile fabric is much softer than its hide leather sibling. I also find hues of beige and tan look far more expensive in boot form when suede comes into play.

So yes, while it might sound surprising that suede boots are on the uptick, between the boho trend we’re seeing crop up and the demand for chic spring shoes reaching its peak, it’s little wonder suede boots are now appearing across high street and designer retailers. In fact, I’ve seen more suede boots on social media this past week than I have over the last four or so months combined, so I know it’s a thing.

Available in light creams, rich browns and deep black colours, the boot can compliment a variety of looks. Styling well with denim skirts and jeans throughout the spring, as well with poplin dresses throughout the summer months, we’re expecting to see a lot more of the versatile shoe this season.

From Isabel Marant’s elegant ankle boot, to Staud’s cowboy inspired style, there are a plethora of options on the market to suit your preference. So, read on to discover the suede boots we love right now.

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