WITH glimpses of summer on the horizon, chances are you’ll be looking to replenish your winter wardrobe with floaty frocks and flattering swimsuits.
And according to one fashion fan named Rebecca, Tesco is the place to be to do exactly that.
Taking to TikTok (@stylingwithrebecca), the fashionista, who is 5ft 8 and in-between a size 14 and 16, tried on a stunning selection of new-in clothes from the supermarket’s F&F range – and they’re perfect for spring/summer.
Amongst them includes a “flattering” and “tummy shaping” swimming costume for your holidays – and at £22.50, it’s a total bargain!
Pairing the monochrome number with a pair of super stylish broderie shorts, Rebecca says: “If you haven’t been able to try on an F&F swimsuit, get yourself down there.
“They are incredible, they are so flattering and tummy shaping.
“I love this print. It’s got an amazing little detail.”
Next up, the fashion fan points out that she snapped up one of F&F’s co-ords, which have gone viral this season.
Slipping into the cream and black embroidered two-piece, she notes: “I’ve made the trousers sit higher so that the gap isn’t as wide, and I feel comfortable like this.”
If you haven’t been able to try on an F&F swimsuit, get yourself down there. They are incredible, they are so flattering and tummy shaping.
Rebecca
However, she says that unfortunately, it means the trousers are now too short for her.
Stepping into outfit three – a stunning black crop top with intricate white stitching – Rebecca enthuses: “I absolutely love this top!
“I wish they did a matching bottom to go with it, but I couldn’t see any, so I paired it back with these wide leg trousers.
“They’re elasticated, super comfy, and they’re sort of like a hammered satin.
“So lightweight and easy to wear on holiday.”
And for anyone who is a fan of a bodycon dress, you may just want to listen up!
Despite admitting she doesn’t normally love the figure-hugging garment, Rebecca quickly changes her mind when she tries on a tie-dye affect dress from F&F.
“I really like this print, and I thought it’d be very flattering to hide my tummy – and I think it is,” she says.
“It’s got a mesh overlay, I really like it!”
According to Rebecca, another summer must-have is the ‘striped crochet vest,’ which costs £16, and the co-ordinating ‘striped crochet skirt,’ £19.50.
“When I saw this, I got very excited,” the fashion whizz enthuses.
“It’s actually a skirt and a top, but it looks like a dress together.
“It’s so gorgeous and the quality is amazing.
Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend reveals why supermarkets are taking over our wardrobes right now.
When it comes to affordable style supermarkets are trumping high street stores.
No longer the poor relation to the high street, brands like F&F at Tesco, Tu at Sainsbury’s and M&S are filling their shops with designer dupes and fashion forward essentials that are value for money whilst being durable.
Roping in celebrities to front diffusion lines or own-brand campaigns helps up their stock buy giving their customer aspiration clothes that don’t have a designer price tag.
Relatable and girl-next-door faces such as Zara McDermott and Kate Ferdinand have helped F&F secure a loyal customer.
The once iconic great British high street has changed, with stores up and down the country left empty or filled with vape shops, sweet shops or souvenir shops.
With high rents and neighbours that put customers off coming into stores, the high street brands aren’t getting the strong footfall they used to and are missing out on big sales.
And now they are making their way into the supermarket.
Tu teamed up with seven third-party brands such as Simply Be, Sosandar and French Connection fashion destination spaces across stores.
And Marks & Spencer are in on the action, too.
As well as launching Joules, White Stuff and Ghost in 2021 online, since they’ve expanded to bringing in brands such as Adidas and Sweaty Betty.
From convenience, low prices and A-list endorsements supermarkets have romped away to the front of what customers are after.
“It’s sort of holding me in and it’s double layered.”
And last but not least, for anyone preparing to jet off on their holidays, then no fear…because Rebecca has got you covered with a “great” travel outfit.
Styling a chic beige vest and trouser two-piece, she explains: “I love the colour. £14 for the top and £16 for the bottom.
“It’s a wide leg, but not too wide and it’s really soft quality.
“I also love that it’s longer line, it feels just a little bit more flattering.”
The fashion guru concludes: “I think I’m addicted to F&F clothing at this point – some really nice bits again!”
