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Ankle Boots

The ankle boot doesn’t really go away for a reason. It sits right at the height that works with pretty much everything else in your closet, and that isn’t coincidence quite so much as it is a structural reality. The hem of a midi skirt, the break of a wide leg trouser, bare skin in September, thick tights in January. The ankle boot can handle it all without asking you to completely re-work your outfit. We’ve curated a group of boots below that we think hit all those notes, but with some additional attention paid to what actually makes a good boot. Because whilst they can all look good in the shop, not all ankle boots deserve the space in your closet. Some are great on paper but start to pinch by lunchtime. Some look good in photos but fall apart after one season. We’ve purposely avoided those. Instead, we’ve chosen boots that offer: Comfortable to wear heel height, be that a block heel with actual stability or a flat that doesn’t compromise an inch of style for function. Materials that will get better with age; be that leather or leather looks that soften and wearable with everything. Silhouettes that don’t end your leg at an awkward spot around the ankle. This last one is important more than most people realise until they’re stood in a fitting room with a boot that looks like it’s doing something slightly ‘wrong’. Prices range from budget to mid-tier to high-end because having a good eye for boots does not require an expensive wardrobe. There are pieces here that you will be able to wear in five years and they won’t look dated. Equally there are boots here that retailed at a fraction of the price of others on this list but will wear like they cost twice as much. Each one earned a spot here. If you’re looking to build out your footwear with something that will take you from spring through winter or you just want a boot you can grab without having to think about it too hard, start here. Whether that’s a chelsea in a rich tan, a black boot with a pointed toe or something with a lug sole for when the weather turns against you. We’ve done the thinking so you don’t have too. Few things in fashion are worth sifting through hundreds of options but a good ankle boot definitely is.

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Ballet Flats

Comfort can feel patriotic but sometimes you just want a flat that doesn’t make you feel like you’re missing out. That’s the promise of a ballet flat done right, and it’s one that the category has failed more than delivery on over the years. For every slim suede number that catches on a heel there are twenty that pinch, stretch out after a week of wear or—worst of all— look hopelessly voguish despite costing way too much money. We’ve done the hard shoe shopping for you. Below are ballet flats that actually stand up to scrutiny. Ones with enough structure across the toe to look thoughtful instead of fatigued. Ones that pair with smart trousers on a Tuesday or a midi skirt on a Friday without feeling like they need some persuading. The kind of flat you can walk halfway across town in without surreptitiously wondering how close a taxi you can see. These ones especially photograph effortlessly but wear like shoes should. Pointed toe in a buttery leather. Round toe in something snuggly and authentically Italian. You know those shoes? Ones that earn their place in your wardrobe not because they happen to be trendy this year but because they actually fix a problem. Smart enough to get you through the week. Comfortable enough to last you all day. And versatile in that truly useful way that merits shelf space rather than devours it. Speaking of shelf space, we have options across a variety of price points too. Some of these shoes are investments that will get better with wear. Others will keep their shape through summers to come but were priced for Spring so look way more expensive than they really are. We like both. We’re not precious about shelling out our hard earned money but we are about what you get for it. Everyone will tell you the ballet flat is having a moment but honestly we’re bored of the conversation. Yes they are experiencing a revival. But we have always relied on this shoe to take us from meetings to magazines to meals out without making too much of a fuss. A good ballet flat asks for nothing. wears likes a slipper and just makes life that little bit easier.

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Base Layers

Rarely is the outfit you love dictated by the headline piece. More often it's dictated by what's underneath: the vest that saves a silk shirt from being too cold to wear; the fitted long sleeve that makes a blazer look finished; the thin crew neck that lifts a pair of trousers from workplace uniform to something you'd actually choose to wear at the weekend. Base layers are the unsung hero of getting dressed well, and we think they deserve far more credit than they get. The problem with almost all base layers is they're either super functional, or totally frivolous. On the one hand you have things designed to keep you warm on cold weather hikes but with zero interest in how they look when paired with jeans. On the other you have completely flimsy and shapeless pieces that add nothing to an outfit and fall apart after about four washes. We're not interested in either extreme. What we want, and have been ridiculously specific about here, are base layers that do the job without pretending not to be there. Clothes that don't pill after two wears. Necklines that complement rather than compete with what you're wearing on top. Lengths that actually stay tucked in. And a colour palette that's actually useful. We don't just mean white and black although navy and white both need to fit that criteria too. A really great base layer in camel or slate grey can change an entire outfit in a way that nothing more expensive or flashy will. We've also been pretty picky about fit. Skirts that bunch around the waist or long sleeves that pull across the shoulders aren't doing their job. These are pieces that have been selected to mould to your body without squeezing, to layer without complication and to get along with everything. They disappear into your outfits in the best way. Nothing in this edit will be the thing people instinctively notice when you put an outfit on. It's not supposed to. But everything you wear on top of these pieces will look better, sit better and feel more considered. Clothing that looks like it's not trying too hard usually is. Building a wardrobe with solid foundations lets you spend less time thinking about clothes and more time wearing them how you want to.

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Bikinis

Finding a bikini that fits you is one of modern womenswear’s quieter tragedies. The top rides up at the back or squeezes your chest. The bottoms are too high, too low, or cut in a shape that only looks good on the model/your friends with their genetic lottery wins. It means wearing something that looks okay on a rail but comes with strings of instructions the second you actually get into the sea. It’s annoying. More than that, it’s frustrating because when done well it isn’t optional. So we set out to create a collection of bikinis that didn’t suck. We believe you should be able to buy a bikini like you would any other item of clothing you love wearing. By how it looks on an actual body. By how it performs when you move. By how you feel wearing it at the end of the day – you should still feel like you, not like you spent your day tolerating a badly fitting swimsuit just to get closer to the ocean. We obsessed over fit. Firstly that means separates that actually work as separates – sizing that makes sense both top and bottom so that opting for a larger cup doesn’t automatically wedge you into a large bottom. Tie backs and straps that adjust rather than being there for looks purposes only. Fabrics that aren’t see-through when they rub together after being stretched by your body over and over and over and chlorine and salt water and stay their original shape long after most affordable swimsuits go thin and sad by August. We included underwired options for those who want that extra support and bralette options for those who don’t, as well as triangle tops in proportions that suit you instead of existing solely as a triangle. When it came to design, we were equally nit picky. A lot of prints that look good online need to be filtered out because they don’t translate IRL, which is most of them. Solid colours needed to feel like they’d been given as much thought as the patterns. We considered ruching and where it looked good and where it didn’t. We experimented with hardware and textiles and how colours actually look against every skin tone when you’re outside, in the real world, not on a stage getting hit with fluorescent lights. Your perfect bikini will change depending on where you’re going and what you plan on doing. Our trick is that everything we’ve picked earns its spot in your closet. You’re not just buying a bikini to wear to the beach. You’re buying the bikini you want to wear to the beach.

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Boots

Boot season. There are few wardrobe workhorses as hardworking as a good pair of boots. They elevate outfits that might otherwise feel half finished. They bridge the gap between summer dresses and autumnal reality like they’re doing you a favour rather than enforcing it. They’ll last you years if you purchase well, and they’re the item you’ll grab for so instinctively you’ll forget how much you rely on them. That’s exactly why we give them a section to themselves here, instead of being lost in a sea of general shoe content. Boots deserve better than that. Here you’ll find everything from comfy daytime styles you’ll wear weekly, to horse riding inspired statements that are sure to turn heads. We cover the actual gamut of what you need, not the aspirational idea of a wardrobe stuffed with single occasion shoes. The ankle boot that works just as well with smart trousers on a Tuesday as it does your midi skirt at the weekend. The knee high that adds layers of interest to a simple outfit. The chunky soled styles that are actually comfy for a whole day of wear. The sleek heeled version that are dressy enough for date night but won’t kill your feet for standing in them all night. We’re fussy about what we include here. A boot might look cute in photos but cause you pain by lunchtime and while that’s acceptable for an editorial shoot, it’s not good enough for us to recommend to you. We scrutinise the inside as much as the out; The sole, the heel height, the shaft width, if the zip gets stuck after months of wear. Things you should consider when purchasing boots. Things that are the difference between grabbing your boots with enthusiasm or avoiding them like they’ll judge you. We’re also realistic when it comes to budgets. Some of these are boots that are truly worth investing in; they’ll age incredibly well and end up better with time. Others are much more low key financially but still boast build quality that far outdoes their price tag. We don’t like to pretend that going cheap equals terrible quality just like we won’t champion something that’s wildly expensive just because it is boots. Boots are the foundation of our wardrobes come colder weather and for most of us, they genuinely are. Let us help you build yours.

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Brogues

It feels quietly triumphant that a shoe originally intended for men transitions so seamlessly into a women’s wardrobe. Historically brogues were country shoes, worn by men. Tough and outdoorsy. Somewhere along the line they became ours. We are glad they did. On their own merits brogues make sense. They’re the shoe you grab when you need something polished but can’t stomach a heel. They pair with smart trousers and a blazer in a way that looks intentional but not overly stiff. They’re equally great with boyfriend jeans, rolled at the ankle, with a midi skirt and oversized knit, with a summer dress when you want something weighty to anchor the outfit. That versatility is rare and we value it. Here you’ll find only the brogues that work in every single one of those scenarios, not just on a website. The leather pairs that will mould to your feet with wear. The ones with a slight heft to their heel that will boost your height with none of the dreaded wobble. The suede pair that soften outfits that might otherwise stand too rigidly on the street. We have cherry picked for construction too. A pretty brogue that starts falling apart by the first sign of Spring is not saving you any money. Consider also what colour you need. Black feels like an obvious choice and we have plenty of those, but a rich oxblood is the one hue you’ll reach for time and time again. It behaves like a neutral in a way you don’t always expect. Tan will warm up your Autumn wardrobe when nothing else can. As will a chunky soled pair. We are fans of the balloon style that women have rightfully made so central to how they wear brogues these days. They steer you away from anything too prep and into fashion that feels now without trying too hard. A good pair of brogues are one of those investments that will let you forget you’re even wearing shoes. Throw on an outfit and get on with your day. That’s what great shoes are there for.

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Chelsea Boots

Some pieces never seem to require a defence. They aren’t propped up by trend cycles or leaned on heavily when the season changes. The Chelsea boot just works. Year on year. Through more outfit combinations than pretty much any other item in your wardrobe. So we thought it deserved a collection built around it properly. The reason this silhouette has stayed popular for so long is down to how versatile it actually is. The ankle height is handy for being as comfortable with cropped trousers as it is midi skirts. The elastic panel means no laces to faff with – just slip on and go. They’re low profile enough to look smart without getting too formal. They won’t dictate what you wear, they’ll enhance what you’ve already got. We’ve been pretty selective with this edit. The market for Chelsea boots is huge and ranges across every price point and quality level. Some look good enough to fit the bill for one season before the sole starts to separate and the elastic gives up on you. Others need a full year breaking in to start performing – and then outlive every other pair in your wardrobe. We want the second of these options. But we recognise that new shoes aren’t always small victories. So where necessary we have included some options at more accessible price points where the quality level is absolutely justified. There’s some range here. We’ve included classics in real leather that will go with everything. Tan and brown shades that look warmer and are ideal for autumn. Suede versions that add elevate an outfit faster than any other style of boot. Heels for when you want the height without losing all the silhouettes ease. Chunky soled iterations that feel very now but are based on a last that will ensure they don’t date when the trend moves on. Fit is important too, because no-one wants a Chelsea boot that squeezes the top of their foot or gapes at the ankle. We’ve paid attention to this on all the boots in this edit. The right Chelsea boot is one you stop thinking about, because whenever you put clothes together they’re just the right answer.

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Cover Ups

The handful of hours between lounging by the water and wherever it is you’re going post-swim is a time that most closets approach incorrectly. The wet swimsuit under the sundress. The towel acting double as a sarong for too long. The beach bag stuffed with options that managed to produce nothing. We’ve all been there. And it’s completely avoidable when you have the right cover up. But what makes a cover up work is less about the fabric or print, though those are important too. It’s about whether that piece does double duty. Whether you can go from the pool to lunch without feeling like you’ve got your outfitting wrong. Whether it drapes appropriately over a swimsuit without losing all shape, or stands on its own beautifully enough that you forget you’re technically wearing beachwear. That balance is tougher to master than the number of cover up options would make it seem. That’s why we built this collection around that philosophy. We’ve been choosy about what makes the cut because we use the same test on everything. Would we really wear this place or does it just work at poolside when there’s the right background and no actual life interrupting. The kaftans that double as a perfectly chill top on a balmy evening. The linen shirts that can do beach duty, and then come home and go out again. The effortless dresses that pack down to nearly nothing and instantly look like you put thought into them. We also thought about the occasions cover ups need to cover. From vacations where you jet from your hotel room to the beach to days at the shore where you’ve got nowhere to go when you leave the sand. Or pool parties where you want to look like you tried while still keeping it beachy. They all call for different coverage. What every piece here has in common is that it understands the double life of a cover up. It covers, but also looks damn good doing it. That’s something that should be expected. But when you’re dealing with as many options as there are cover ups, it’s surprising how seldom both are true.

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Cycling Shorts

Sometime around 2019 cycling shorts stopped being reserved for spin class and became worth thinking about. It hasn’t really gone since. What has stuck is the idea that a great pair actually solve wardrobe problems that few other garments do. Hot weather=chafing? Shorts. Want to layer but stay sleek? Shorts. Too warm for jeans, too casual for a skirt and have someplace nice to go? Short shorts. We’ve been wearing shorts correctly for years now and the difference between something worth returning to season after season and one that gathers dust is vast. The material is key. They must have enough compression to feel like your skin is being hugged without feeling too tight, but also flow with your body instead of riding up the second you take a step. Length matters too. Too short and you limit when you wear them. Too long and well, they just aren’t shorts. There’s a happy medium and all of these shorts hit that sweet spot. We’ve included options for every occasion you’ll actually wear them. The slim black pairs that look great under an oversized shirt and turn the whole outfit look intentional. Textured shorts and tonal pairs when you’re going for outer shorts as statement pieces. High waisted pairs that are actually comfortable to sit down in for more than thirty seconds. Cycling shorts aren’t difficult to style because there’s really no one way to wear them. As long as you consider proportions they work with everything. Throw them under an oversized linen shirt with cut off jeans and mules for summer or keep them tight with a fitted roll neck and ankle boots when it gets colder. The variety is what makes them so great. One item you can wear loads of different ways and don’t have to think about. We’ve only picked the best for this edit. No shorts that look good in a photo but fall apart after 3 washes. No materials that pill or become transparent. Only the ones we reach for when it’s warm but we still need to look like we made an effort.

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Espadrilles

Especially as shoes go, espadrilles require absolutely no effort to deserve a spot in your rotation every summer. They feel great without breaking them in. They go with everything. And they’ve been doing both for years upon years without requiring a lifestyle hashtag. They’re just… dependable. And it’s that kind of unabashed steadfastness that keeps us loyal. Here, we’ve curated the espadrilles that deserve more than just to check that seasonal box on your wardrobe tick list. It matters. A bad espadrille will look worn out by August and fall apart before you’ve even gotten your wear. A great one will last all summer long; will travel without fuss, coping with sand and cobbles and restaurant terraces alike; and will still look like you intended for it to be there, not like you just gave up and accepted your flip flop’s muddy twin. We cover a range of styles here on purpose. Flat espadrilles in traditional canvas for when you just want something straightforward that won’t speak volumes. Wedges for when the occasion calls for something a bit dressier but heels will never do. Lace ups that feel slightly more considered than your average slide and will actually stay secure when you’re putting proper mileage on them, rather than angling them across a café’s tiled floor for an instagram pic. We’ve included a few different colours and fabrics as well. Despite what their purist may tell you, espadrilles have long since moved beyond navy and écru canvases. There are now as many versions that work just as hard in the city on warm Friday as they will on a beach in Greece. You shouldn’t have to pick between one and the other. No amount of material upgrades will change the fact that the jute sole is the single feature that separates a REAL espadrille from any old shoe trying to cash in on the trend. It’s what gives them their character, their texture; the way they age and mould with wear. We’ve considered that here in the espadrilles we’ve picked out for you. We’ve been thoughtful about construction and materials as well, because the difference between a pair that lasts a lifetime and a pair that unravels lies almost always in those minute details. Simple as our requirements may seem, every pair of espadrilles we’ve included in this edit is here because we would reach for it ourselves. It’s our benchmark and it’s what we will continue to hold ourselves to. It’s easier than it sounds.

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Flip Flops

There’s certain summer days that simply demand a good pair of flip flops. Beach days. Holidays where you’ll traipse around from pool to restaurant to pool again and never once consider pulling on a shoe. Comfort like that is something to be celebrated not belittled as an afterthought. Flip flops have something of an image problem. Culturally we think of cheap foam soles that blister your feet after 20 minutes and strips of rubber that snap on day three. We care about those neither. Here we’ve collected the kind that will actually thank you for wearing them, made out of leather and premium rubber that will get more comfortable with wear. You’ll know the difference as soon as you slide them on. Footbed is king. A flat rubber slab sounds straightforward until you start walking around on it. After a while everything hurts. Things improve when there’s enough curve in the sole to cradle your arch. We’ve looked for flip flops that strike that balance; easy-on sandals that don’t need a fortnight of wearing in to start feeling good. You can feel them working when you’re wearing them. Which brings us to style. sandals you wear by the pool that can’t be seen in public after lunch doesn’t really deserve the term ‘sandals’ at all. We’ve looked for flip flops that have some real thought behind them; a moulded sole that feels sculptural, eye catching hardware that isn’t nailed-on for sport Practicality meets style when it comes to things like material and colour. A leather thong in a neutral you’ll actually like matches with everything in your wardrobe. It’s those kinds of details that elevate a simple sandal from background wardrobe to worth talking about. Some of these will last you years if you look after them. Others won’t, and that’s fine too.Seasonal pricing is totally valid when you know your sandals will get barely any use past September. Every pair we’ve picked have earned their spot on your feet; be that on the shores of Formentera or just the front garden on a sunny Thursday. When done right, flip flops aren’t lazy. They’re actually exactly the right shoes.

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Heels

We know that kind of confidence. Not the forced, slightly-panicked-after-8pm kind of confidence that comes from shoes that look amazing but are secretly killing you. We mean REAL confidence. The kind that starts the second you slide your foot into a pair of heels you know have your entire day (and night) vibing behind them. That’s what we’ve built this edit around. We don’t want heels that only look good in photos on our website. We want ones that work IRL, for the occasions we’re actually dressing for. That wedding where you’ll be dancing until your feet hurt (literally). That dinner where the walk from the taxi to your table seems far longer than you think. That Monday morning meeting where you want to look & feel on point, but aren’t trying to think about your shoes by lunch. That starts with the heel. Height, placement, base – these factors all play into how comfortable (and how long) you will be able to wear a pair of heels. A well positioned block heel can distribute your weight evenly and you’ll notice the difference when you’ve been standing for an hour. And did you know that a stiletto can actually be comfortable? We’re looking at you, thinly cut heels with virtually no structure or footbed. They do exist. But a stiletto with proper build and a padded footbed is nothing short of a game changer. Comfort in heels isn’t a myth. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Here you’ll find everything from classic heels you can throw on with tailored trousers or a midi skirt and know you look got it together, to kitten heels that are truly deserved of every ‘where have they been all my life’-comment you give. Strappy heeled sandals for once the weather warms up, and all those in-between occasions that demand a little show of leg. And block heeled boots to elevate autumnal dressing into something you actually feel badass wearing. We’ve curated our brands based on construction and materials that will age well, andsilhouettes that will stand the test of time. We believe that a great pair of heels isn’t a wardrobe afterthought. It’s an investment. And like every investment you make, the right ones will reward you by sticking around for years.

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High Waisted Leggings

Start at the waistband. The fit up top isn’t just about looks. A high rise rests on the smallest part of your torso creating a longer, leaner line from hip to ankle. It also has to actually work. A waistband that bunches down halfway through your workout, starts to roll when you run or dig into your skin when you sit is not a small annoyance. It defeats the purpose. We’re aiming to defeat that problem. Once you’ve fallen in love with high waisted leggings, like we know you have, they quickly become one of the most worn pieces in your wardrobe. It also means there are a ton of mediocre pairs out there. We have learned through enough painful purchases to know the difference between leggings that are worth buying and ones that look great in the dressing room but fail you everywhere else. Everything matters. How heavy the fabric is. How much compression is provided. How the waistband is constructed. Does it stay shaped after washing? Do the seams sit right or where they’re irritating? Little things like that are what separates a legging that earns a spot in your regular rotation and ones that are quietly tossed after results disappoint. We’ve tried to include options that cover the whole scope of how high waisted leggings are actually worn. We have plenty that are built for working out with enough compression to feel supportive but enough stretch to allow you to move freely in every direction. We’ve got lots of softer, more relaxed styles for when your day is centered around errands and coffee, not burpees. And we’ve selected some elevated styles that can take you from your workout to weekend seamlessly. (Bonus points if you forget you’re wearing leggings at all.) We’re especially loving that last category because activewear has gotten so much more elevated recently and the best leggings can now go anywhere without screaming gym bag. We’ve also been extra selective when it comes to opacity. There’s no reason that should even be a concern. Each pair in this collection has been tested against basic standards: does the waist stay up, does the fabric keep its shape and most importantly, does it actually flatter your body? Not based on how it looks hanging on a model but how it feels IRL across multiple wears and washes. The best high waisted leggings should almost feel like you’re not wearing anything at all. These ones come close.

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Joggers

There are joggers that belong in your gym bag and there are joggers that have earned their place in a well-curated wardrobe. We’re only interested in the latter. The difference between those two things is larger than it sounds and hunting down joggers that sit on the correct side of that divide is more troublesome than anyone should have to deal with. These are the ones that fit just right. comfortable enough that you want to lounge around the house in them but with enough shape that partnering them with a sharp jacket and leather shoes still leaves you looking intentional, not indecisive. Fabric is everything. So too is a leg that tapers down to your ankle pleasingly. So is a waistband that sits right and feels like it’ll stay put. Little details like that separate timeless joggers from ones you’ll begrudgingly add to your laundry. Range is important too. Whilst some of these joggers will nice enough for a chilled lunch out or coffee run on the weekend you want to wear something that looks like you made an effort, others sit far closer to the comfort extreme and that’s okay too. Days like that exist, more than you’d think, and you need an incredible pair of joggers for those as well. Every pair here deserves a spot in your closet. Colours have been considered too. Neutral tones that will match the majority of things in your current wardrobe. Some bolder options for when you want something that steps away from the expected. No colours that will clash with your living room come March. Done right joggers are neither sleepwear nor sportswear. They sit comfortably between the two and the ones that know that best transcend those categories entirely. Being comfortable without sacrificing shape. Feeling effortless, not lazy. We’ve put a lot of care into picking our selections because this is one category where being choosy truly pays off. The right pair will become something you grab obsessively and never feel the need to replace.

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Kitten Heels

It’s confusingly named. Too low to qualify as a heel, too high to be considered a flat. Reading is categorically bunk and this edit proves it. The kitten heel might just be the most useful thing in a woman’s wardrobe. And when we say useful we mean that in the most practical sense, not as a back-handed compliment. It’s those few centimetres that make your trouser leg break just so, make your midi skirt swish in all the right places and elevate your posture without your feet resenting you at day’s end. That isn’t insignificant. When you’re hoofing it to meetings, chatting standing-up through a big dinner or tackling a day full of everywhere it is everything. It’s what we loved about putting this edit together: we’ve sidestepped the dreaded category conundrum. Not all kitten heels are created equal and most are decidedly unexciting. They slip into your outfit and add nothing to it. Here, we’ve curated all the styles with something to say; pointy toes in sleek leather that cut with a suit. Strap designs that will prove their worth at a summer wedding. Kitten heel mules that take you from your desk to dinner sans shoe changeover. We’ve put a lot of thought into this collection. Unsurprisingly, every shoe here hovers between one and two inches. That’s high enough that you feel great, but not quite enough that the shoes try too hard to convince you they’re something they’re not. It also means there’s an enormous range of style and function. Shoes can do and look whatever within those parameters, and this edit is our attempt at hitting each one. Some are true classics that will stand the test of trends coming and going. Some are here for the season and all the better for it. You know the feeling. You’re stood in front of your wardrobe wanting a little height, but nothing that involves negotiating with your feet all afternoon and evening. Here are 15 pairs of kicks that were made with you in mind. We may have temporarily retired our kitten heels, but that’s only because we needed to curate them properly.

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Leggings

Leggings: there’s ones that belong at the gym. And then… there are leggings that seem to have quietly taken over every other area of our lives too. This Edit is for the latter. The leggings that work when you go for a Saturday morning run AND THEN stay on for coffee errands a friend’s house dinner if we’re honest. The kind of legging that truly earns its right to step outside the workout studio is a wholly different creature to leggings that just happen to be stretchy. Here, we’ve made sure they pass two tests: Comfort AND style. We’ve been finicky about what makes the cut. We started with fabric. That’s where most leggings fall down. Too thin, and they look rank in real daylight. Too thick, and they lose their zip. The ones we love fall somewhere in between: They’re thick enough to feel like actual pants, but soft enough to feel like you’re barely wearing anything at all. And somewhere amidst that magic combination, they also happen to be squat proof, business-tight if that’s where you’re wearing them and– smooth enough to slip under a blazer without anyone guessing your true outfit agenda. The fit is just as important as the fabric. A legging that rolls down your waist midway through a spin class? Not a leggings, friends. It’s a mood killer. We’ve been similarly discerning about waistbands that stay UP, about lengths that actually cater to proportions taller than ‘average’, about cuts that enhance, not just hide. We’ve found high waist styles that stay put, through drinking, eating, and walking around all day. And cropped styles that fall at the perfect spot on your calf, as opposed to somewhere disproportionately short. Lastly, we haven’t forgotten about occasion. Because leggings have become so versatile, it’s important to acknowledge that they aren’t all created equal. A tight built for running will be constructed differently than a legging you want to wear with an oversized sweater in fall. A yoga pair will put extra emphasis on allowing you to bend in every direction, while your office-appropriate leggings can probably skip that entirely. We’ve kept those differences in mind as we picked our favourites, instead of just throwing everything into the same category together. Congratulations on surviving the intro. Now, onto the leggings. These are the ones we reached for over and over again. The ones that stayed cute no matter how many times we washed them, and stood up to the ultimate test: The full length mirror on a sunny day. Thanks to the styles below, comfortable now also means stylish.

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Loafers

There’s something about loafers that asks nothing of you but give back so much more than you could possibly imagine. No fighting with buckles by the door. No breaking them in during a period where you walk like John Wayne just kicked you on a Tuesday. No wondering if they’re formal enough for the occasion. They pretty much are. This is why we’ve curated this edit with more care than you’d typically see for loafers. Loafers fall into one of two categories. The ones you buy because you need a flat shoe that looks smart enough for work but casual enough for the weekend. A fair ask and one loafers achieve without complaint. Then you have the loafers you buy because they quickly become your go to shoe. The ones you grab without thinking they’re on and yet always manage to make your outfit look styled, not despite being flats but because of it. This edit focuses solely on these kinds of loafers. We’ve included loafers with chunky soles that give you enough of a heel to not feel like flat floors. Black and tan leather options that are slim enough to wear with tailors or wide leg jeans. Loafers with a touch of hardware to catch the light, without shouting about it. We’ve even included some that will look darker than they are in the photos. We know that sounds annoying, but when you’re trying to work out what will go with your wardrobe nothing is more frustrating than misleading product photos. We did the testing so you don’t have to. The loafer is for women who want shoes that look good and do their job well. They take you from morning to night without the mentality you apply when donning a heel or the sloppy appearance of a trainer. They match with everything in your wardrobe. And we mean everything. Where most shoes let you down when you try to pair them with that odd outfit, the loafer doesn’t judge. A well selected pair is the kind of shoe that means you’ll stop wondering what to wear with your outfit. And trust us, that’s worth more than you think.

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Mules

There’s something quietly intelligent about a shoe that doesn’t require you to sit down to put it on. No buckles, no laces, no faff. You just walk out of the door. That specific ease is also why mules have remained consistent through years of fashion trends while infinitely sexier shoes have faded away.

We love them for how versatile they can be without ever appearing to push the boundaries. A flat leather mule with a pointed toe is smart enough to get you through the working week with more elegance than most slip on shoes. A block heel provides height and a dressed up feeling without needing to commit to a killer stiletto. Warm weather versions in raffia or woven materials do the job of a sandal but with far more considered detail. One shape, so many different outcomes based on your choice.

The problem with mules as a style is that the standard ranges massively from poor to perfect. A badly made mule will slip off your heel with every step, which sort of destroys the point of it. The strap isn’t placed correctly, the sole grips the floor with the tread of a chicken, the fabric creases after two weeks. We’ve tried enough of those to be ruthless about what we select for this edit. Each pair here has been picked for staying power, for looking good on rather than just in photos, and for making sense with whatever you’ll be wearing it with.

There are flat versions, low heeled and proper heels. Leather, suede, and smart alternatives when neither of those will work. Ones that will take you from your desk to dinner, ones that are made for a summer lunch and ones that will happily see you through an evening without you once batting an eyelid at your feet. This edit spans prices because a good mule doesn’t need to break the bank, but a bad cheap mule will ruin your day.

If there is one shoe that is worth taking your time over when purchasing then it is likely mules. Choose well and you’ll find yourself reaching for them again and again. Choose badly and they’ll languish in the back of your wardrobe, silently mocking you every time you open it. We’ve done the homework so you don’t have to.

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Running Shorts

We get it. There’s nothing worse than stretching elastic on a pair of running shorts that just don’t cut it. The liner that will rub you raw by kilometre three. The waistband that starts to sag down as soon as you open up the pace. The inseam that seemed like a good length in the changing room but is suddenly riding up when you’re sprinting up a hill. We’ve all been there and we don’t want to contribute to any more of that disappointment in your drawer. This collection is here because we believe running shorts are worth thinking about. More than most people realise. They’re not one-size fits all. Not by any stretch of the imagination. The difference between a great pair and a mediocre one is felt instantly, and usually when you least want to feel it. So we’ve scoured the market for the shorts that deserve a place in your collection. Liners that are soft and seamless enough you forget they’re there. Waistbands with enough structure to stay firmly put wherever you put them. Pockets that are actually functional, not just half measures that only look like they’ll hold your phone. We’ve analysed rises, inseam lengths and fabric weights because yes, it really does make a difference when you’re sprinting down a hill fretting about everything but the junk in your trousers. Different cuts for different folks too. Because runners aren’t all the same. Some of us like longer inseams for more coverage. Some like shorter cuts that won’t restrict those full range of motion stretches when it’s warm out. Some run roads. Some run trails. Some run tracks. And some of us are just trying to knock out a thirty minute shred before work. These shorts have been chosen with real runners in mind. Running in real places and at real speeds, not posing for social media in the gym. Speaking of posing, we’re not afraid to admit that performance and fashion can – and do – overlap. There’s no reason your running shorts can’t look damn good as well as offering great functionality. It’s not one or the other. Clothes that look good perform just as many roles in getting you outside and racking up the kilometres as the clothes that don’t. Yes, looking fierce when you run might seem vain. Until you realise it’s the little thing that motivates you to leave the house. The best running shorts are the ones you forget you’re wearing. Every pair of shorts in this collection has been tested against that standard.

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Sandals

A sandal purchase poorly made can be extra annoying. In fact here’s our singular grievance with sandal shopping: they nearly always look amazing online and perform dismally IRL. The footband that’s sitting across your foot exactly where it shouldn’t. The flat sole that provides zero grip on a hot day when you’ve got walked further than intended. The heel that looks so chic but is secretly torturing your feet by noon. We’ve been burnt before, which is why we take this edit seriously. We’ve covered everything you need a sandal to do across a whole summer wardrobe. Proper flat sandals that work for more than just a quick stroll. Kitten heels that will dress an outfit without having to commit to a night-time pump. Strappy styles that look as good in photos as they hold up on your feet all day long. Slides that are actually worth buying instead of ones you lose under a sun lounger and don’t notice. We bought each and every one with a real life occasion in mind. We love sandals that are versatile enough to earn their keep across multiple scenarios. Ones you can wear to lunch and then run into a stroll along the beach. Ones that work just as well with linen trousers in the day as they do your favourite silk dress at night. That kind of crossover appeal is frustratingly rare and when we find it we take note. Leather is pretty much always a good choice with sandals. It moulds to your foot, wears better with age and tends to hold its shape when cheaper fabrics start to wilt. Having said that, we’ve included some great sandals below that don’t have leather footbeds and aren’t crazy expensive. Price isn’t everything, after all. Neither is spending lots of money. Value is getting something that doesn’t let you down halfway through the season. Fit is more important for sandals than any other type of shoe. When they’re flimsy or proportions aren’t spot-on, there’s nowhere to hide. We have been obsessive about that. If they don’t look good pushed up and walking around like you would be when you’re wearing them, they aren’t included here. That isn’t a complicated criteria. It just so happens that most sandals can’t meet it.

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