
Emily Dawes
Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most $ expensive-looking pieces on the high street$ , which has become a top-performing piece of content for the Who What Wear brand.
Emily has worked for Who What Wear UK since 2020 in a myriad as roles, spanning from contributing editor and branded content editor. Now, she holds the position of affiliate editor and is responsible for the brand’s overall affiliate strategy, ideation and content execution. Working closely with Who What Wear UK’s affiliate manager, Emily has been instrumental in securing and nourishing brand partnerships, surpassing her goals as standard. Leading the team in tentpole shopping moments including Black Friday and Peak Trading, with Emily’s guidance and leadership, team Who What Wear is in a stronger affiliate position than ever before.
Prior to joining the Who What Wear team, Emily served as YOU Magazine’s acting fashion editor where she managed the fashion team and oversaw all fashion content output for the fast-paced weekly title. Emily is a stylist in her own right, having worked with a slew of VIP clients including writer and television personality, Elizabeth Day, as well as styling and art directing several celebrity cover shoots for glossy print publication, Grazia. Her adept fashion knowledge means brands regularly sought out to work with her as a consultant: previously she has developed marketing and content plans for brands for Cocoon and Edge of Ember. Before entering the industry, Emily obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with International Study from Nottingham University. Fun fact: Emily spent a year studying in America which saw her join a sorority during her time there.
When she’s not working or tracking down the chicest, new-in items to share with our audience, you’ll find Emily bestowing her East London home with her stylish flair, reading everything from the classics to cowboy romance novels and escaping to the country with husband, baby boy and dog, Roo, whenever she can.
Emily is currently on maternity leave.
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25 Pretty Lightweight Knits to Instantly Refresh All Your Spring Outfits
There's one for every budget.
By Emily Dawes
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I Just Gasped When I Saw M&S's First Spring Drop of 2026—Here's Everything Stylish People Will Be Buying
Shockingly good.
By Emily Dawes
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It's Official: These Are the 15 Most Popular COS Buys of the 2026 So Far
Best buys only.
By Emily Dawes
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24 Easy But Chic Dresses to Solve All Your Spring Workwear Dilemmas
Happy to help.
By Emily Dawes
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I Tried On Every Pair of Best-Selling Jeans—These 7 Are Worth the Hype
Your jeans prayers, answered.
By Emily Dawes
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A Suede Tote Bag Is Still Top of My Wish List—Here Are the Best at Every Price Point
Practical *and* chic.
By Florrie Alexander
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I Want My Nails to Look Classy and Elegant—These Colours Fit the Bill Perfectly
We've searched high and low.
By Emily Dawes
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Everyone's Still Wearing Cardigans for Spring—My Fashion Friends Are Getting Theirs From Zara, H&M or COS
Affordable but extremely chic.
By Emily Dawes
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The Complete Capsule: Our List of the Best Basics Money Can Buy
The ultimate shopping list.
By Emma Spedding
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I'm a Brit Living in Paris—These Are the Classic Flats French Women Are Wearing With All Their Spring Outfits
They'll never go out of style.
By Maxine Eggenberger
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Sure, Black Leather Jackets Are Timeless, But Everyone in Fashion Is Opting for This Chicer Colour Instead
Come and see why.
By Emily Dawes
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M&S Has Done It Again: 6 Incredibly Chic Spring Shoe Trends to Shop Now
Peak affordable luxury.
By Emily Dawes
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Every Fashion Person Agrees: These 11 It Bags Are Elegant, Cool and Certified Future Classics
They all have one thing in common.
By Emily Dawes
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I Just Went to Paris—Here's Everything I Saw Fashionable French Women Actually Wearing
Classics you'll wear forever.
By Emily Dawes
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I've Tried On So Many COS Trousers—From Wide-Leg to Barrel, These Are the Very Best
Courtesy of a trouser-obsessed editor.
By Florrie Alexander