New Style Idea

It may be entirely un-British to laugh about anyone else’s style choices (we Brits are far too polite for that), but I will say that as a Brit living in Los Angeles for over 12 years, I’ve picked up on certain American sartorial tendencies that I’ve found rather distinct and funny. I recall being taken aback on my first brunch date in Santa Monica where everyone looked like they had just stepped out of the gym (minus the sweat, of course). This is a far cry from the UK, where you'd never meet friends for lunch in yoga pants or sports gear if you aren't actually  planning to do sports. (Full disclosure: 12 years later, I now look likeI go to the gym too.) While we love expressing our adoration for classic  French style here on Who What Wear, it’s the  Brits who take more style risks, exude an edgier aesthetic, and are decidedly individual in their style choices. Who What Wear UK’s assistant editor, Joy Montgomery, describes some of the key characteristics of British style:

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