We all know the feeling — you order a dress from your favorite boutique for a little inspiration. Maybe you had a recent windfall, and you’re finally ready to try on that springy shift that’s been following you around Instagram for weeks. You eagerly open the package, and slip it on. You twirl. So far, so good! Then comes the make or break moment: you instinctively reach for the side seams to slide your hands into —
Nothing. You are wearing a dress with no pockets.
Turning back to the mirror, you contemplate. The item in question is so cute, and you can definitely envision it on weekly rotation in your summer work wardrobe; or subtly wowing all of your friends when you finally have that long-needed reunion. But are you really going to commit to a dress without pockets? Nowhere to slide a phone, a business card, a dry cleaning receipt? Nowhere to put your hands while you need to look unbothered, nowhere to hide excess buttons, or the too-heavy earrings you had to take off in the middle of the day? You must be realistic.
Friends, this sense of disappointment ends today. Sure, a frock can function without hiding places, but the best ensemble is the one that’s cute, affordable, and does what you need it to do — all with pockets sewn into the side seam or patched visibly to the front. And there’s no shortage of such garments out there — you just have to know where to look. Luckily, we do; so we rounded some of the best warm-weather dresses out. And rest assured, your hands will have somewhere to go with all of these options.
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& Other Stories Relaxed Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at & Other Stories
The Odells Swans Maxi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
अजय देवगन और काजोल अपनी बेटी न्यासा को लेकर प्रटेक्टिव तो हैं लेकिन वे कभी भी उसे उसकी पसंद के कपड़े पहनने को लेकर रोक-टोक नहीं करते हैं, फिर चाहे दुनियावाले कितनी ही तरह की बातें करते हों।
ऐश्वर्या राय बच्चन बिना किसी शक के दुनिया की सबसे खूबसूरत महिलाओं में से एक हैं। न जाने कितनी लड़कियां उनकी जैसी दिखने के लिए कॉस्मैटिक्स का इस्तेमाल करती हैं। हालांक, एक लड़की ऐसी भी है जो लुक्स के मामले में काफी हद तक ऐश्वर्या से मिलती-जुलती है। इंटरनेट पर ऐश की हमशक्ल कही जाने वाली इस हसीना का नाम महलाघा जबेरी है, जो दिखने में तो कमाल है ही, साथ ही में उनका फैशन सेंस भी कमाल का है।
In a positive turn, we've all begun to care more and more about where our clothing is coming from. From demanding sustainable practices from our favorite fast fashion brands to seeing luxury houses publicly announce their commitment towards forging an eco-friendly path, the spotlight on green fashion has hit its stride. But, what about our under-clothing? The lingerie and intimates we wear shouldn't just be an afterthought — both in design and in sustainability. If we're starting to hold our clothes to higher social and economic standards, the same should go for what we wear beneath it all. And if you're just starting your sustainable-shopping journey, intimates are the perfect place to start.
Fortunately, there's a fresh crop of cute (and sexy!) undies brands out there that are checking off all the boxes, without sacrificing style. And platforms like Instagram are making it easier to discover them one after the next. Because if there's anything we don't want looking like an afterthought, it's the pieces we're trying to sport during sexy-times. Inserting a brief pause here to add a reminder that lingerie isn't only for other people. Your partner or significant other may benefit from it, but at the end of the day, the best lingerie is chosen for yourself. And part of feeling good in it is feeling good about where it's coming from.
Indulge in the sustainable-chic picks ahead so you can look good and feel good (in more ways than just one...).
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You can find the ultimate photo-worthy bare essentials from this Europe-based brand that sticks to its name. Consider its packs if you need to stock up.
Organic Basics Starter Pack Bikini, $, available at Organic Basics
If you're looking for that flattering, feeling-myself set that you can't help but take a selfie in, look no further. Hara's simple pairings are almost too good to cover up, plus they're ethically made with bamboo fabrics and natural dye.
Hara The Label Pumpkin Leo High Cut Bra, $, available at Hara The Label
Hara The Label Pumpkin Lena High Waist Undies, $, available at Hara The LabelPhoto Courtesy of Hara The Label.
A sustainable line with the fashion-crowd stamp of approval? That's Baserange. Think pink velvets and layerable pieces that are just as much part of your wardrobe as your favorite basics.
Baserange Pam Bra Cotton Rib, $, available at Baserange
Baserange Pam Pants Cotton Rib, $, available at Baserange
Yet another label made for the 'gram, Pansy makes its pieces in California with U.S.-grown organic cotton. Comfy-meets-photogenic is the name of the game, and this brand's on-trend color palette is to die for.
Aside from making a point to sustainably and ethically produce its products, Hesperios is in the process of replacing plastic in all shipments and providing its factories with an alternative material. The ultimate goal is to eliminate plastic from its shop and café as well, and the brand is almost there.
Hesperios Isla Bralette, $, available at Hesperios
Hesperios Margot High Waisted Undies, $, available at Hesperios
Looking for any bra you won't want to rip off as soon as you walk in your front door? Enter Brook There. Search no further for comfortable, minimal, organic-cotton pieces that'll become your new go-to's.
Brook There Lavender Lingerie Set, $, available at Brook TherePhoto Courtesy of Brook There.
On top of making damn good (and ultra-comfortable) lingerie, Jonesy also excels in transparency. From production to supply chain to values — every aspect of founder Rachel Jones' business is ripe for the taking on the brands website.
Fruity Booty makes feel-good lingerie — and not because it's soft, comfy, and ultra-sexy. Instead, it's the ethical and sustainable practices that the London-based brand swears by that makes Fruity Booty such a crowd-pleaser. From 100% recyclable packaging to the surplus fabrics used in production, we guarantee that there will be no guilt felt after purchasing a set from Fruity Booty.
Fruity Booty The Savannah Set, $, available at Fruity Booty
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It’s during uncertain times that the mere appearance of preparedness can be enough to soothe our rattled nerves. This concept, one we built an itemized plan for battling actual inclement weather around, is now more timely than ever as we brave the figurative storm that is life. Because even though we’re socially distanced, our time spent outside wrestling with the tumultuous transition from spring to summer — strong winds, sudden downpours, our hair frizzing out or clinging to our necks, humidity hitting us like a literal wet blanket, etc. — is collectively near. At which point, a lineup of all-weather preparedness accessories rated by their practicality, stylishness, and disaster-proof abilities will be strategically crucial.
From your more intuitive items (Uniqlo’s classic Heattech or a cute travel umbrella) to the less obvious choices (trendy balaclavas or purses perfectly sized to hold soup thermos), there’s no shortage of stylish ways to protect yourself against the ever-fickle elements. Fast-forwarding to the rainy day when deciding to go out or stay in will seem as inconsequential as to whether or not we should put milk in our coffee can help us remind ourselves of what we’ve been hoping for all along: that things will return to how they once were. So when they do, and when we’re suddenly caught in that unexpected downpour, let’s be prepared to successfully conquer it together — baseball cap, HotHands, big sunnies, and all.
This essential weather item can help you out of many precarious situations — including, but not limited to, leaving the house without checking the weather to reveal that it’s snowing with a chance of freezing winds, spending the night away from home (call them pajamas!), and doing at-home-yoga while under a city-wide lockdown.
Stylishness: 6/10
Yoga pants and leggings have been deemed acceptable attire for workouts, grocery store runs, and parties alike, so, by the transitive property, Heattech should be afforded the opportunity to live under the same set of rules. With the appearance of leggings and the softness of your favorite sweatpants, these are as stylish a choice as they are a pragmatic one.
Disaster-Proof: 7/10
If you’re a person that gets cold when you leave the house without a sweater in 65-degree weather, this is a crucial item to combat the painful effects of not feeling like you’re under a blanket at all times. Not great in the pouring rain though.
It’s sustainable, lightweight, and packs well. Rather than going through a pack of personal Kleenex from Duane Reade every week, you can feel good about your environmental commitment every time you sneeze into your cloth tissue. However, 1 point is docked for having to remember to wash said handkerchief.
Stylishness: 8/10
Even though no one looks good blowing their nose into a tiny rag, if you opt for a handkerchief with a nice pattern, you’ll feel as put together as possible while silently praying you didn’t wipe off the makeup around your nose to reveal your actual skin tone. Fold it up and use it as a pocket square for a more chic take on a classic style.
Disaster-Proof: 9/10
Say what you will about the handkerchief’s “cool factor,” or lack thereof, but in your moment of need this crucial item comes through. Whether it’s preventing a major runny nose or tear-streaked makeup brought on by strong winds, a pocket hanky can be the difference between a good or bad day. Still need to add a coffee filter if you use it for the more serious stuff.
Absolutely essential during a torrential downpour or a breezy Revel ride (community helmets are essential but kind of gross), but could be seen as superfluous by those that don’t watch mid-century B&W movies in which starlets wouldn’t be caught dead in a convertible without one. Plus, like the handkerchief, they too can also serve as non-medical facemask material in a pinch.
Stylishness: 10/10
The most stylish. Will make you feel like you’re in a movie about 1960s Rome. (Vintage Vespa not included.)
Disaster-Proof: 6/10
Unless you use it as a tourniquet to stop a bleeding wound, this item isn’t likely going to save your life. However, it can prevent some seriously disheveled hair on a windy day and looks perfect weaved into a braid or clipped to the back of a ponytail.
Having a compact umbrella, rather than one that spans the entire sidewalk, is a very good thing. Similarly considerate people that also carry reasonably sized umbrellas will give you a nod of appreciation. When the sky clears up, it’s as easy as popping it in your bag.
Stylishness: 8/10
You know how the saying goes: there are a million umbrellas in the sea. Get one with a pattern that best represents your personal style and it’s sure to be a fashion crowd-pleaser.
Disaster-Proof: 9/10
Unless you get a $5 bodega umbrella that flips inside out as soon as the wind goes above 5 mph, it’s a day-saver.
In theory, these are meant to protect from frostbite and are often only seen being used on ski lifts or whilst on wilderness adventures. However, stick them in your gloves, shoes, under your bra, etc. for some extra warmth — you’ll be glad you thought of this life hack before it becomes a thing on Pinterest.
Stylishness: 3/10
While two lumps sticking out from beneath your shirt don’t look amazing, try throwing on a chunky sweater for those colder days and no one will notice that you’re literally packing heat.
Disaster-Proof: 8/10
This could definitely save you from some unsavory weather mishaps when you’re severely underdressed. For that reason, we would get 10/10, but since it’s a niche and “nonessential” item, we give it a reluctant 8/10.
It’s small, soft, on-tie-dye-trend, and can be used as a makeshift non-medical facemask when absolutely necessary.
Stylishness: 9/10
Normally, this item would be denigrated to a 4 or 5, as it’s commonly held that the Balaclava is to the face what crocs are to the foot. However, the past few winters Balaclavas have become all the rage, making unprecedented appearances on the high-fashion scene. For this reason, we give it an empowered 9/10.
Disaster-Proof: 10/10
If you get a wind ravaged tomato face, as this author does, this item is your new best friend. It protects those of us with what the woman at Sephora calls “ridiculously sensitive skin” from looking like we just got out of a workout class every time it drops below 40 degrees.
With a few unfolds, this sunshine-hued fanny pack converts into a chic rain slicker that is oh-so ready to shelter your #OOTD from unforeseen downpours.
Stylishness: 8/10
The yellow raincoat never goes out of style. Pretend you’re on the rainy streets of London or in Singin’ in the Rain and prepare to pull up your hood when the rain you experience IRL becomes way less elegant.
Disaster-Proof: 10/10
If you don’t want to look like you were sitting in the splash zone at Seaworld, this is the jacket for you. It’s integral to keeping your person dry — not to mention your phone, AirPods, and Fitbit.
Rain or shine, this item is sure to keep the sun or droplets of water coming from the awnings of buildings out of your eyes. Oh, and it’s perfect for keeping your hair from becoming an unruly mess as soon as the wind picks up.
Stylishness: 8/10
While baseball caps are a decidedly timeless piece, integral to any ’90s style inspired closet, they’re also synonymous with masking bad hair days. For this, we are docking 2 points on the style spectrum.
Disaster-Proof: 5/10
There are ways to prevent disaster from ensuing that have nothing to do with baseball caps, but they’re also not a bad thing to have on hand. This brings their ranking to a solid 5/10, with a 50/50 shot of making you feel like a smartie for thinking ahead by throwing this in your bag before you left the house.
Sunglasses are one of the few non-negotiable items on this list. If you don’t regularly pack sunglasses in your bag, you’re doing it wrong, and, when it comes to blocking the sun, size really does matter.
Stylishness: 10/10
Big sunglasses are 2020’s new big-boho purse from the early 2000s — you heard it here first.
Disaster-Proof: 8/10
Unless you like staring directly into the sun, like some presidents we know, these sunnies can prevent some serious early onset cataracts. Hot tip: they can also serve as an especially helpful eye-shield against sideways rain, snow, sleet, and windy on the darkest days, too.
It’s the perfect way to hold your favorite clam chowder while still telling the world you appreciate fruit aesthetics and follow trendy Instagram accounts.
Stylishness: 10/10
An ideal outfit recipe: miso soup packets, thermos, and this Staud bucket bag. A resounding 10/10 for style factor.
Disaster-Proof: 5/10
The shape of this bag is a godsend — unless you enjoy cleaning liquids that have leaked from your lunch container out of your canvas tote. But, we’d still choose to add some safety Ziplocs to make sure you don’t ruin a perfectly sweet designer bag.
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If you had asked us a few months ago what we’d most be looking forward to come mid-April, we’d probably ramble off a list of typical spring activities, from vacation plans and weekend roadtrips to outdoor barbecues and free concerts in the park. Unfortunately, unless you’re adept at photoshopping Zoom backgrounds, we no longer know when or if we’ll see those plans play out at all. Luckily, there is still one aspect of summer’s impending arrival that hasn't been postponed: Zara’s bi-annual Campaign Collection.
Twice a year, the Spanish fashion brand drops a collection unlike those we normally expect to see lining the walls of its 2,200 store locations. In lieu of quick turnarounds and trend-focused merchandise, the Campaign Collection focuses more on telling a story rather than simply creating what the customer wants. Instead, Zara’s Campaign Collection sets the trends rather than following them. And their latest collection, a Nirvana-inspired selection of summery frocks and Seattle plaid knitwear, might just be the brand’s best creation yet.
For spring ‘20, Zara created an ultra feminine collection of relaxed, breathable fashions, all with a subtle grunge twist. Silk and lace slip dresses juxtaposed over thrift-inspired knitwear, leather combat boots paired with loosely tailored suiting, chunky knitwear with shimmering brocade skirts — basically, it’s Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain’s romance, all wrapped up in a shiny (and affordable) Zara package. Is it just me, or does it smell like teen spirit in here?
See the entire campaign — styled by Karl Templer and shot by Josh Olins — and shop the long-awaited collection by clicking through the slideshow ahead.
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