Tailored

Defining characteristics

• Strong, defined silhouettes with sharp construction
• Precise tailoring: set-in sleeves, structured shoulders, clean seams
• Quality suiting fabrics: wool, tweed, crepe
• Blazers, structured trousers and tailored coats
• Minimal distraction from the cut itself
• A confident, composed overall presence

Wardrobe staples

• A sharp, well-fitted blazer
• High-waisted tailored trousers
• A fitted pencil skirt or A-line suit skirt
• Tailored shorts or culottes
• A structured overcoat in wool or cashmere
• Clean, minimal shoes: court, loafer, Chelsea boot
• A structured tote or top-handle bag
• Simple, precise jewellery

Colour

Tailored style favours classic suiting tones: charcoal, navy, camel, cream, black and warm grey. Occasionally a bold tone like deep burgundy or forest green adds depth within the tailored framework.

Fit and silhouette

Fit is everything. Tailored pieces should be precise: not so fitted they are restrictive, not so loose they lose their shape. A tailor is often the best tool in the Tailored wardrobe.

What to avoid

• Very soft, draped or unstructured pieces
• Fabrics without body or hold
• Oversized or slouchy silhouettes
• Pieces that compete with or obscure the line of the tailoring

When it works best

• Professional and corporate settings
• Formal and business events
• Smart social occasions
• Fashion-forward everyday dressing

The instinct behind it

Dressing as a discipline: each piece chosen for its line, its construction, and the authority it gives the wearer.

Make this style your own

Explore your colour season alongside your personal style to build a wardrobe that feels like you.