Author: Elle

The first heat wave has arrived and we are already in short supply summer outfits that you can put on without much thought and with which you can go from home to the office and then to the terrace.If, like us, you’re in the process of putting together your… summer wardrobeyou probably already have a pair of linen pants and a growing collection of white T-shirts and tank tops (and as for shoes, the plastic sandal replaces the flat, just to be clear). But what is the most practical item of clothing to have on hand when temperatures rise to…

Marrakesh1970. Talitha Getty poses on the roof of her Moroccan house, with her husband Paul Getty Jr. in the background and a clear sky illuminating its disarming beauty. She wears white, with patent leather ankle boots and Turkish trousers, her hands decorated with ethnic gold jewels, and over her shoulders an overcoat with arabesques of symbols and flowers, lined with purple and cobalt blue silk, the epitome of what later became ‘folk chic’ would be mentioned. Her caftan is probably one of the first garments that comes to mind when you think of this garment from the East, this loose,…

Oxford heels, loafers with oversized tassels, bright white jazz shoes – embracing the latest shoe trends that are dominating the scene (and of course the streets). idiosyncratic stylewhere eccentricity and personality are favored over classic elegance. Despite their unconventional appeal, these styles remain surprisingly wearable – and incredibly chic.From sculptural flip-flops with wedge heels that gently enclose the heel to foldable loafers Prized for their comfort and compactness, these quirky, cool styles – curated and tested by the ELLE US editors for the May 2026 issue – deserve a spot on your radar.Scroll further to see the unpredictably chic must-have…

Where midi dresses with milkmaiddetails and maxis with corsets quickly conjure up images of beer gardens and singing through hills a la The Sound of Musicfeels the trending dress this summer, a little less Von Trapp and a little more boudoir glamour. Silky soft, supple and finished with delicate details: in 2026 the slip dress with lace trim our summer wardrobe.Slip dresses with laceThe dress is reminiscent of lingerie – and could sometimes pass for that – while the lace details subtly match the boho trend. With that the lace trimmed slip dress the more playful relative of the classic…

There’s no denying that floral dresses come out en masse at this time of year and take over the wardrobes. I have also been looking forward to getting my favorite floral dress out of the closet again for the warmer weather – which may come as a surprise to people who know me personally, as I’m normally an avid jeans and trousers wearer.This year, however, the floral dresses in stores are a lot more striking than usual. For 2026, the small floral prints we are used to have made way for bright colors and oversized motifs in striking, high-contrast shades…

Although Andy Sachs’ most memorable looks in The Devil Wears Prada 2 undoubtedly the spectacular dresses – that patchwork maxi from Gabriela Hearst still haunts us – the real style inspiration may lie in her off-duty wardrobe. Or more specifically: in her favorite one jeans.Andy Sachs’ jeansAs tempting as each new denim trend is – barrel jeans? Certainly. The return of skinny jeans? We’ll have to think about that some more – classics remain classics for a reason. And few models are as timeless as Andy Sachs’ denim: the light washed vintage Levi’s 501 Original Jeans.Levi’s 501 Originals jeansIn the…

Now the summer is getting closer and temperatures are rising enormously this week, we are looking for nice items for our 2026 summer wardrobe. And with dress season just around the corner, finding one is a must versatile dress that you wear both during the day and in the evening is high on the priority list. Add a pair of simple ballet flats, a flip-flop heel or a pair of slim sneakers, plus a pair of sunglasses – and you’ve got yourself a summer outfit. When you think of your favorite fabric for a summer dress, you most likely think…