This season is all about interesting colours and soft shapes. Here are 4 of the coolest tailoring trends for work or weekends

Women’s tailoring has come a long way in recent years. What started as something of a niche catwalk trend has boomed, and now trendy suits and separates are a huge part of everyday fashion – not just workwear.

For the office, a well-cut blazer or the perfect pair of trousers is still worth its weight in gold – but these days we also want tailored pieces for our off -duty wardrobes.

For spring, that means pops of colour, fluid fabrics and clever layering. Here are four trends to try this season

PASTEL POWER

A softer alternative to the mega-bright trend, suits in pastel hues feel fresh and spring-like.

A loose-cut jacket and trousers in a sugary shade can be dressed up for a wedding with a silk cami, heeled sandals and a clutch bag, or down with a white tee and trainers.

Baukjen Fera Recycled Blaze €317; Fera Recycled Trousers €177, visit baukjen.com

New Look Pale Pink Revere Relaxed Fit Blazer €46.99, visit newlook.com

H&M Double-Breasted Jacket €27.99, visit hm.com

BOLD COLOURS

From hot pink at Versace and Alexander McQueen to tangerine orange at Christian Siriano and lime green at Moschino, acid bright trouser and skirt suits ruled the runways. For the ultimate homage to the catwalk, go head-to- toe in a supersaturated shade. For something a bit more understated, team a bold blazer with your favourite blue jeans or monochrome midi dress.

Karen Millen Oversized Tailored Jumpsuit €235, visit karenmillen.com

River Island Lime Oversized Blazer €87; Lime Pleated Tapered Trousers €51, visit riverisland.ie

Zara Cropped Blazer with Tied Detail €49.95, visit zara.com

SLEEVELESS BLAZERS

Ideal for those in between spring days when the weather won’t make up its mind, a sleeveless blazer can be layered over lightweight knitwear or an oversized shirt. Alternatively, wear trousers and a double breasted sleeveless blazer with nothing underneath for a cool evening look.

& Other Stories Long Blazer Vest €99, visit stories.com

PrettyLittleThing Black Woven Sleeveless Blazer €25, visit prettylittlething.ie

COS Sleeveless Wool Blazer €125, visit cosstores.com

WIDE LEG TROUSERS

­The trendiest trousers of the season are soft, swishy and in neutral tones – like the pairs seen at Fendi, ­The Row and Valentino.

If you’re concerned about being swamped by swathes of fabric, opt for cropped or high-waisted styles, and team with a short jacket or fitted top to balance out your silhouette.

Karen Millen Curve Satin Wide Leg High Waist Trousers €169; Plus Size Satin Crepe Long Sleeve Shirt €169, visit karenmillen.com

The Fold Clever Crepe Almeida Jacket Ivory €450; Clever Crepe High Waisted Elasticated Trousers Ivory €345, visit thefoldlondon.com

Oxendales Blue Wide Leg Trousers €52.50, visit oxendales.ie