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A tank top is an essential wardrobe staple, so it’s not surprising the Contour Popper Top from Molly Mae’s fashion brand Maebe has sold out due to popular demand. 

We searched high and low to find a similar alternative that is in stock, and more affordable, which is when we stumbled across New Look’s White Rib Button Through Tank Top. 

New Look’s elevated take on the humble tank top retails for £12.99, whereas the Maebe design fetches £50, which is quite steep if you ask us. 

New Look Rib Button Through Tank Top

Crafted from a cotton and elastane blend, this tank top provides enough stretch to hug the body comfortably.It boasts a slash neckline, button front fastening and slip front detail at the lower hem of the design. Available in 10 colours, but stock is selling fast.

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The New Look Button Through Tank Top boasts a slash neckline, while the Maebe version is a tight round neck. 

The high street number has been crafted from a cotton and elastane blend, which provides just enough stretch to hug the body in the right places without sagging or causing discomfort. Believe me, I have worn it for weeks and it’s buttery soft, lightweight and breathable – even to wear abroad and travel in. While the Maebe alternative has been crafted from a semi-brushed knitted jersey fabric. 

The New Look tank features ribbed detailing, and button front fastening, whereas Maebe’s fastening uses snap buttons instead. 

What I love about the New Look Tank Top is it is comfortable to wear, stylish, but also versatile.  You can unfasten a few buttons at the top of the neck, or lower down to create a flare silhouette and hourglass fit. Alternatively you can wear fully buttoned up. 

The sleeveless tank top can be paired with jeans, culottes, a mini or midi skirt, even an A-line skirt to accentuate the flare creation on the bottom half. However, what we love best is New Look’s top is available in 10 colours, including white, black, light blue, brown, navy, green, pink, red, orange and yellow. 

Plus, the price tag is much more purse friendly, as New Look’s Tank Top retails for £12.99, and the Maebe tank fetches £50, which is a hefty saving of £37.01. 

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Dôen is a brand that has crept onto our fashion radar in recent years, which is in part down to Sofia Richie.

The female founded Santa Barbara fashion house has grown from strength to strength since its launch in 2016, so much so it has collaborated with longstanding high street retailer Gap on, not one, but two collections. 

The Gap x Dôen second drop launched stateside on 2nd May, and a few weeks later the collection has landed in the UK, which you can shop now. 

While this may be the second collection, it is the first time Gap x Dôen has created a menswear line, as well as womenswear and childrenswear. 

The 38-piece collection combines Dôen’s femininity with Gap’s timeless and classic styles, as it features everything from vintage-inspired sweatshirts and hoodies, which feature Dôen’s typeface, with summer dresses, matching co-ords, as well as denim jackets, plus much more. 

Speaking about the collection Mark Breitbard, President & CEO of Gap, said: ‘Our first collection with DÔEN set a new bar for how a collaboration can infuse a fresh perspective into Gap essentials, creating covetable pieces that left our customers wanting  more. Reuniting with DÔEN – an inspiring partner that shares our values – has allowed us to build on that momentum with a new summer ready collection.’

While Margaret Kleveland, Co-Founder and CEO of DÔEN, added: ‘We were overwhelmed by the excitement and success of our first collection with Gap.  Our second collaboration blends the effortless femininity and timeless style of both brands, while celebrating the incredible  community that has shaped DÔEN. The campaign features longtime muses and supporters – women we admire and who have been part of our journey from the beginning. This collection is  a tribute to them and to the partnership that brought us here.’

Prices range from £30 up to £180, but stock is selling out fast, so you have to shop quickly so not to miss out. Shop the full collection here.

Shop Our Top GAP x Dôen Picks:

Black DÔEN Eyelet Maxi Dress

An LBD is a wardrobe essential, and this long black dress is one of our favourites. The slim fit design has been crafted from 100% cotton, that is light and breathable. The design boasts a square neckline, tank-like shoulder straps, is maxi length, and offers a slim yet relaxed fit. Though it can be cinched in at the waist with the tie belt.

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Red DÔEN Eyelet Shift Mini Dress

If you are looking for a mini version of the Eyelet Maxi Dress, this is the answer. The mini design falls midway down the thigh, and boasts the same square neck, thick tank straps, straight fit and eyelet detailing.

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Blue DÔEN Floral Maxi Dress

Floral dresses are hugely popular come the spring and summer months, and this Floral Maxi Dress is a must. This creation calls on Dôen’s iconic styles, as this slim fit maxi dress features ruffle detail on the thick shoulder straps, a milkmaid style bodice with an elasticated waist to hug the body, before the skirt flares out to the ankle. Crafted from 100% cotton, this dress is an easy breezy style you can dress up or down.

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Black/White DÔEN Gingham Denim Mini Dress

Crafted from cotton and recycled cotton blend, this lightweight straight mini dress is perfect for the summer months. The crew neck, thick shoulder straps and relaxed fit deliver a sixties aesthetic.It is beautifully versatile, as you can wear on its own with ballet pumps, layer over a T-shirt, a shirt with a Peter Pan collar or under a button front cardigan.

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Navy/Blue DÔEN 100% Linen Gingham Maxi Dress

One of the most expensive dresses in the collection, but one worth investing in.This slim fit dress is maxi in length, features a scoop neck and short puff sleeves, as well as an under bust seam, which flows elegantly down the body. The gingham print runs in contrasting directions across the upper bodice and skirt.

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Sitting in the sexual health clinic early one Saturday morning, the doctor’s face was confused.

I’d just disclosed that I thought I had contracted gonorrhoea from kissing a stranger in a club. 

She said: ‘I haven’t heard of that before.’

I immediately felt like I wasn’t being taken seriously. As though she assumed I was naive and clinging to a convenient excuse.

But I can categorically say that I didn’t do anything more than kiss – and that’s how I believe I contracted my infection.

A few weeks earlier, I was in a nightclub and made out with a guy on the dancefloor.

I’ve been with my partner, Alex*, for several years. We’re mostly monogamous, with the exception that I sometimes kiss people in club settings.

It’s an arrangement that works for us.

That night in the club, I kissed this stranger a few times passionately over the course of the evening.

And that was it. No sex. No other contact.

A week later, my throat was covered in white bacterial spots. Tonsillitis, said the doctor. I was prescribed a course of antibiotics and I was better in a few days.

But within a few weeks, Alex started experiencing a burning sensation when he urinated. We assumed it was a urinary tract infection so he sought help and was prescribed some medication.

But something didn’t quite add up. As the weeks went on and Alex’s symptoms worsened, I racked my brain for other explanations.

I can’t remember exactly what made me question it, but I googled ‘can you get an STI from kissing?’ That’s when things changed. 

One of the first hits, published only a few weeks earlier, was a piece in the Standard that cited an Australian study that suggested ‘kissing, but not sex, is the strongest risk factor’ for oral gonorrhoea.

He’s now waiting for an operation that could have life-changing consequences like incontinence if it doesn’t go well

I discussed it with Alex and we both agreed that this felt plausible given our symptoms and experiences in the weeks previous.

So we went to a sexual health clinic one morning for a walk-in appointment. 

Within a few hours, we both had our answer: gonorrhoea. It wasn’t really a surprise, more confirmation. After all, we’d read the study and our symptoms and experience matched up.

But this is when I had the interaction with the clinician who felt dismissive of how I contracted the STI.

Alex’s clinician was even more resolute – categorically saying it wasn’t possible to get gonorrhoea from kissing. It left me frustrated.

Thankfully, I was lucky. I had a mild case and was treated quickly with an antibiotic injection. But Alex wasn’t. 

The antibiotics cleared the infection and he tested negative a few weeks later. But symptoms persisted.

Over time, he developed complications – a fistula near his anus. It took several visits to both the sexual health clinic and his GP before anyone took the problem seriously or made a connection to the infection.

Eventually, he had to push hard to be referred to hospital. He’s now waiting for an operation that could have life-changing consequences like incontinence if it doesn’t go well. 

But according to UK health guidance, what happened to us isn’t even possible. In fact, multiple regional NHS websites categorically state it’s not possible.

And when we tried to speak up about it, I don’t think we were taken seriously. 

Gonorrhoea is surging in the UK, with case load records being broken year after year. There are even strands of what’s being called super gonorrhoea, which is resistant to antibiotic treatments.

Men who have sex with men are among the groups worst affected. I believe it’s another example in a long history of queer people and other marginalised communities being failed by public health bodies.  

There are even strands of what’s being called super gonorrhoea, which is resistant to antibiotic treatments

The recent announcement of a gonorrhoea vaccine being rolled out from August is great news. But the NHS doesn’t need to wait until August to broaden their advice. 

Maybe the evidence around kissing isn’t yet conclusive enough. But surely that’s a reason to say more, not less.

Health authorities and researchers in the United States and Australia both acknowledge that gonorrhea can be transmitted this way. But the NHS has been slow – stubborn even – in updating its guidance.

A line in NHS guidance that says something like this would be a start: ‘Some research suggests transmission may also be possible through kissing, though more studies are needed’.

Instead, Alex and I were left in the dark. And one of us is now facing a serious operation as a result.

For us, this wasn’t about being reckless or irresponsible. It was about being denied the information we needed to manage our own risk, and being dismissed when we tried to speak up.

The vaccine is welcome. But it won’t fix a public health culture that still fails to listen to – or inform – the people most at risk.

*Name has been changed

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Boden has got the royal seal of approval as it is a brand the likes of Kate Middleton often turns to for royal engagement. But, that’s not the only reason we love the label, as Boden stocks vibrant pieces to weave into your wardrobe no matter the occasion. 

Our latest obsession is Boden’s Anna Linen Tiered Midi Dress, which has almost sold out in select colourways. 

However, that is hardly surprising considering the Anna Linen Tiered Midi Dress is versatile to style in numerous ways to suit all occasions this summer, whether you are heading to a wedding, summer party, or the office. 

Anna Linen Tiered Midi Dress

Crafted from a blend of linen and recycled linen, while the bodice is made from breathable cotton, this dress is perfectly lightweight for the summer.It boasts a V-neckline, short puff sleeves, as well as a tiered A-line skirt that falls to midi length.Available in eight colours, in petite, regular and long versions, and in UK dress sizes 4 to 22.

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The Anna Linen Tiered Midi Dress has been crafted from a linen and recycled linen outer, while the bodice has been made using 100% cotton fabric. This fabric blend is not only comfortable, but lightweight and breathable, which is exactly what we yearn for when the warm weather hits. 

The fit and flare shape is ultra flattering for all body shapes too. The dress also features a V-neckline, short puff sleeves, and a tiered flared midi skirt that billows out. 

The attention to detail is another noteworthy factor, as the waist is fitted with a panel that sculpts the body, but without digging in and feeling restrictive – it’s just enough to create that hourglass silhouette. 

The midi length falls mid-calf, which makes it ideal for formal occasions, as well as the office, as it provides enough coverage without draping on the floor. 

We can’t forget to mention this linen dress boasts side seam pockets too, and if, like us, you love a pocket then this is a real game changer to make you feel relaxed when you slip it on. 

The dress is available in petite, regular and long lengths, as well as UK dress sizes 4 to 22, which is an inclusive variety to suit all body shapes. 

The dress is also available in eight colours, including black, pink, green, blue, orange, white, red, and navy, though sizes are selling out fast in select colours. 

Boden has not only created a multi-functional and stylish dress, but the label is also offering shoppers 15% off womenswear for a limited time only. Simply enter the discount code ‘JM7D’ at the checkout to see the price drop. 
Whether you pair your linen dress with flat sandals, jelly shoes, trainers, kitten heels or chunky wedges, layer with a shawl or a spring jacket, such as a denim jacket, linen blazer, or cardigan, the styling options are endless.

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‘At my school, you’re only allowed one toilet break a day, and during lesson time most of the toilets are locked and guarded by senior staff,’ says Millie, 16, when asked about being on her period at school.

The teen, from Glasgow, adds that her teachers have never stepped in to challenge or educate boys in her class who make unhelpful comments about periods.

New research by Plan International UK has revealed that period stigma is rife UK’s schools. Perhaps most shockingly, their findings show that 9% of girls and young women have been bullied or teased by a teacher about their period, while 28% had been bullied about it by their peers

More than half of the 1,000 girls who took part (56%) in the study admitted they felt ‘embarrassed’ or ‘ashamed’ when talking about periods with teachers, while 41% say they’ve never spoken openly to a boy or man about menstruation in their life. 

A lack of education is contributing to the problem, with one in four girls sharing that they have spent less than an hour learning about periods throughout their total time at school.

More worryingly, 20% of girls say they’ve been told in school that extreme period pain is normal.

What is it like for girls when they’re on their period at school?

Several mothers have told Metro that their teenage daughters have been barred from going to the toilet during lessons when on their period.

One mum from South Manchester, who wanted to remain anonymous, said: ‘My 14-year-old daughter’s geography teacher wouldn’t let her go to the toilet even though she was having a heavy period.

‘She said: “If I can’t go to the toilet neither can you!” My daughter doesn’t want me to say anything [to the school], as she doesn’t want to make a fuss.’

Serena, 18, from Buckinghamshire, is one of the girls who doesn’t feel she has been given a ‘proper’ education about periods.

‘All we were told about was the biological definition and information that didn’t show that everyone’s periods are different. No one mentioned options like period pants, which would have made such a difference to me as an autistic person who has sensory issues,’ she said.

‘I’ve missed school days because of how painful my periods have been, and even then, teachers didn’t always see it as a valid reason. I was told, “everyone has periods, what’s so special about yours?”.’

She adds: ‘We should be learning not just about biology, but about how to manage periods, what’s normal for your body, how to support others, and how periods affect mental health.

‘I’ve seen boys act like periods are “gross” or something to be ashamed of, which spreads stigma further.’

What do teachers say about period education in school?

Even teachers admit more needs to be done. Hannah, 33, has been a high-school teacher for over 10 years. She told Metro that while she’s never witnessed teachers bullying girls on their periods, staff and students need to be better informed.

‘At one school I worked at, there was no period education whatsoever, and we were constantly sending girls home to change as they kept leaking through their clothes,’ she says.

‘These girls were missing hours and hours of education a month because they were ill-prepared, but when I brought up my concerns, I was told that this is something that just happens and we should let them go home to shower and change. I was so shocked at the relaxed “send them home” attitude.

‘Thankfully, lots of the kids lived in walking distance of the school, but I couldn’t help feeling that they needed to be better prepared for life – they’re not going to be able to keep going home to change when they have a job.’

It got to the point where Hannah, a drama teacher, took matters into her own hands.

‘I had to pull all of the girls into the sports hall to discuss periods,’ she said. ‘I told them where they could get free sanitary towels, how often they should be changing them, and about period tracking apps they could use, so they’d at least have an idea of when their period might be coming.’

And when it comes to letting girls go to the loo during class, Hannah claims it can be a bit of a ‘minefield’ for teachers to navigate, striking the right balance between being supportive, and knowing when someone is using periods as an excuse to get out of lessons.

‘Male staff tend to be quite uncomfortable about it, so if a girl says she’s on her period they will nearly always let them go to the toilet as they don’t want an argument about it,’ she explains.

‘There have been some girls who constantly claim they are on their period to get out of class, I had to tell them they couldn’t just shout period at a male member of staff to get out of lessons.’

Hannah adds that education needs to come from home too.

‘I’ve known children whose parents refused to talk about periods, or made them seem like an unclean thing, so they were really embarrassed about it.

‘There were a few students who would refuse to go to lessons as they were worried they would leak if they sat down, so they wanted to keep walking around. They thought their parents would be ashamed of them if they leaked, so there’s parental stigma to deal with as well.’

What should you do if your child is struggling with their period at school?

Plan International UK is launching a new initiative in partnership with the Nurofen See My Pain campaign, known as The Period Peers Programme. They will be supporting organisations, schools, youth groups, colleges and universities to become ‘Period Proud Environments’.

Lizzy Brothers, Period Peers Programme Coordinator, encourages parents to speak directly to their child’s school. She tells us: ‘We encourage parents to ask their child’s school what they’re doing to create a supportive, shame-free environment – like ensuring free period products are available, having a dedicated staff contact, and taking a clear stance against period shaming.’

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