You've never seen the 26-year-old quite like this.
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Height 5'4"
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To showcase the very best from the latest Next collection, we chose to have two Who What Wear UK editors serve as models for this latest edition of We Try Before You Buy. Rebecca Rhys-Evans and Felicia Pennant might both work for Who What Wear, but their personal styles and body types differ wildly. This didn’t stop them from styling two looks each that demonstrate how versatile this seasonal collection is. Here, see their standout hero pieces and styling hacks, and find out where they’d wear each look.
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Contemporary, casual and oh-so comfortable. This barrel-leg silhouette looks great with trainers, loafers or ankle boots.
“Sometimes it’s the more everyday outfits that we struggle with the most. When asked for styling advice for building out a low-effort, high-impact capsule wardrobe, I always say the same thing: find a casual trouser that you love and that feels “you”. For me, this is currently a cargo pant. There’s something about the utilitarian style that just feels a little bit cooler than your classic straight-leg jeans. I’m also fairly petite, so I love a barrel-leg that finishes at my ankle like these. When it comes to styling, I’d wear a knit and staple leather jacket in a trending cut and colour. In this case, it’s this sumptuously soft grey leather button-up, along with a cobalt-blue cashmere jumper.
The easy jumper is the ultimate styling accessory at the moment: tying it around your waist or shoulders on warmer days is a key styling hack when wanting to look put-together. I always use accessories to have more fun and show my sense of style; sunglasses (yes, even in winter) and a bandana, which I’d wear around my neck like this in winter for extra warmth, are my picks.”
— Rebecca
Charcoal Grey N. Premium Leather Chore Jacket
£210
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Sweet, stylish and soft to the touch, lovers of leopard should look to this jacket in our favourite alt print: Bambi.
Ecru Barrel Leg Cargo Trousers
£32
Grey Leather Slouchy Shoulder Bag
£78
Blue Cashmere Crew Neck Knit Jumper
£85
Chocolate Brown Ruched Leather Loafers
£64
“I love leopard print, but I’ve definitely had my head turned by other trending animal motifs this season. Cow! Dalmatian! Tiger! Zebra! Snake! I’ve tried them all, either toned down as playful neutrals in the form of a shoe or unleashed as a main-character top or dress. Clearly, I like my animal prints bold and loud, so I was pleasantly surprised when a softer and more subtle option caught my eye. Fondly (and nostalgically) known as Bambi print, “deercore” has been gathering momentum on everything from trainers to skirts and scarves.
That being said, it genuinely didn’t stop me in my tracks until I saw this cropped faux-fur coat. Mirroring the tiny white speckles of a fawn’s multi-toned brown coat in incredible detail, I really appreciate the structure the fold-down collar adds, the straight cut that refines the strokable texture and the use of a sporty zip instead of fiddly buttons. By day, this coat is the ultimate cosy top layer, ready to slip over and dress up anything, which I’ve demonstrated by pairing it with a dark denim skirt. It almost goes without saying that I can’t think of a colour that natural deer print doesn’t go with, so I went for a complementary red knit and black loafers. But where I think this jacket will truly come into its own is after dark over partywear, as the cooler and more original alternative to more classic faux-fur jackets that shine at this time of year.”
— Felicia
Brown Animal Deer Print Faux Fur Jacket
£75
Gold Tone Pearl Drop Hoop Earrings
£12.50
Indigo Rinse Blue Pleated Denim Kilt Skirt
£40
Black Resin Handle Hand Held Bag
£38
Red Long Sleeve Crew Neck Cosy Knit Jumper
£26
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Sumptuously soft velvet with elegant frog clasps closures, this trending jacket style is perfect when worn with a satin trouser in for party season.
“Party season can present a lot of style dilemmas. How ‘dressed up’ should we be for the office party? Is this a heels or flats situation? For me, my biggest frustration around this time of year is the habit people get into of buying pieces for an event that they likely won’t wear again. As such, my advice is to invest in special items that are truly versatile. This velvet jacket is an excellent example: the frog clasp detail is so chic, especially when styled with this brooch and the silver satin trousers. Frog closures are a major trend for A/W 26, and here, they elevate what would have been a simple black jacket to a hero wardrobe piece, and I know I’ll wear this year after year. It goes without saying that it would look just as great with a good pair of jeans (boot-cut would be my preference, but any silhouette will work). But if a two-piece is more your vibe, note that a matching top to these trousers is also available—score!
— Rebecca
“Summer’s skirt trends always carry over into autumn, and this one is so versatile.Checks are pretty standard at this time of year and suitably uniform-like for those wishing to relive their school days in a more grown-up way. Now that I think about it, this smart-casual daytime look is exactly what I wear when it’s cold. I haven’t experimented with non-tracksuit trousers for years, so I’m well-versed in the merits of a high-waisted A-line skirt silhouette and would always recommend one over a kilt, as they visually elongate the legs and skim the hips really nicely. Up top, any kind of knit works, which you can layer over a T-shirt or thermals if needed, but I’ve gone for a cream cable-knit jumper here because I wanted to add some dynamic texture to balance the graphic print. The trick for styling knee-high boots with midi skirts is to make sure the hem is long enough to cover the top few centimetres (so no cold can sneak in), and the hardware on the back of these adds a welcome bit of edge. Throw over a duvet-like coat and you’re good to go.”
— Felicia
Silver Super Wide Trousers
£42
Black Velvet Knot Fastening Collarless Jacket
£52
Black Croc Leather Mini Shoulder Bag
£39
Black Forever Comfort® Suede Ruched Back Mid Court Heels
£46
Silver Tone Flower Stem Brooch
£16
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Ecru Cream Knit Look Cable Crew Neck Jumper
£32
Mink Brown Check
Midi Skirt
£35
Black/Charcoal Reversible Faux Leather & Faux Fur Coat
£99
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Cool, casual and reminiscent of the ‘90s, a plaid skirt is a simple way to give a classic everyday look a little more fashion-forward.
Chocolate Brown Leather Snaffle Rider Knee High Boots
£89
Berry Red Lock Hand Held Bag
£40
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