Suit Up
Fashion experts reveal the catwalk-inspired tailoring trends to try this autumn.
Tailoring has gone truly mainstream this season. Inspired by celebrity style, two-piece suits and edgy jackets have replaced summer dresses as the hottest outfits to be seen in right now. And the craze is set to continue well in to the autumn. Suit up for September and beyond with three of the biggest tailored jacket and suit trends, according to fashion experts…
Oversized Separates
“Autumn/winter for women is focused on tailoring that plays with angular silhouettes, with comfort still factored in,” says stylist Roberta Lee. ¬ is is why loose, relaxed cuts are a key trend.
Stylist and brand strategist, Mija Knezevic says: “Oversized blazers are a new and innovative rendition to the classic form-fitted, tailored blazer. You could use the blazer as a dress and place a belt at the waist to create a nice shape line to the garment. Biker shorts, as well as leggings, would be a good way to dress down the garment.” Alternatively, play with proportions by teaming wide-leg trousers with a fitted top, or go head to toe in a loose-fit suit.
L-R MANGO Patterned Suit Blazer €69.99; Buttons Suit Waistcoat €39.99; Pleated Suit Trousers €39.99, visit shop.mango.com, NA-KD Oversized Twill Blazer Green €77.95, visit na-kd.com, OUT OF HOURS Oversized Double Breasted Blazer €76, visit nastygal.com, MONSOON Wendy Wide Leg Trousers Natural €72, visit monsoonlondon.com
Short Suits
“Short suits, to me, exude quiet confidence,” says Knezevic. “You look put together and stylish without being too over the top.” For an elegant take on the trend, she recommends teaming a two-piece suit with a silk shirt, to give “a sense of sophistication and prestige. In this case, a pair of classy black, nude, or white flats would fit the occasion.” For a more casual look, try sneakers and a loose blouse. A patterned short suit would stand out with a pair of white chunky sneakers and a graphic T-shirt tucked underneath the blazer.”
L-R ABERCROMBIE & FITCH Single-Breasted Blazer €130; Tailored Shorts €59, visit abercrombie.com, MOCK HORN Crop Blazer & City Shorts Suit Set €27, visit ie.boohoo.com, KALEIDOSCOPE Boyfriend Style Blazer €68.80; White Woven Cami €11.70; Boyfriend Style Shorts €40.85, visit kaleidoscope.co.uk, NEXT Single Breasted Tailored Jacket €55; Bermuda Shorts €37, visit next.ie
Bold & Bright
“Highly saturated colours are a much needed dopamine hit that represent fun, joy and liveliness,” says Lee.
“Personally I love to see more colour – after nearly two years of lockdown life, colour has been a huge mood booster for my wardrobe. In fact, I’d go as far as saying it’s been a lifesaver – long may it continue!”
There are no rules when it comes to choosing bright tailored pieces, the trend encompasses everything from blazers and tailored dresses, to trousers and shorts.
Lee says: “Explore what’s missing in your wardrobe, as now would be the time to invest – these bright pops of colour won’t hang around for long.”
L-R STAR BY JULIEN MACDONALD Fitted Pink Blazer €80.50, visit freemans.com, I SAW IT FIRST Blue Longline Military Blazer €48, visit isawitfirst.com, ZARA Tailored Double-Breasted Blazer €69.95, visit zara.com, M&S COLLECTION Ruched Sleeve Blazer €65, visit marksandspencer.ie
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