Few things are as classic as a suit – and tailoring has come a long way.
Once the reserve of menswear (with women wearing the odd skirt set), it slowly made itself into womenswear on the red carpet, and is now firmly part of our everyday fashion vocabulary.
However, suits can still be a bit daunting – you might think they’re only for formal events, or feel a bit heavy for summer, for instance.
But one look on Instagram will tell you summer suiting is having a massive moment right now. It’s also an easy way to express your personality, while looking chic and put-together with relatively little effort.
This is how to wear warm weather tailoring this year…
In pastels…
Pastels for spring might not be ground-breaking, but there’s a reason it’s a classic look. Pale pinks, baby blues and spearmint greens are all perfect for standing out from the crowd in your tailoring.
Zara Basic Blazer in Light Blue, £49.99; Cropped Trousers in Light Blue, £29.99
In May, Selena Gomez showed us how to wear the modern skirt suit while promoting the new series of her TV show Only Murders In The Building, donning a yellow mini paired with a matching jacket. The look feels fresh with a short-sleeved blazer and pearl accent buttons – and Gomez turned to the high street for her look, nabbing the outfit from Mango (Cotton Suit Blazer, £59.99; Cotton Suit Skirt, £35.99).
Zara Textured Blazer with Button Details in Sky Blue, £89.99; Short Textured Skirt in Sky Blue, £32.99
In interesting materials…
Linen blend suits are perfect for summer weather, but what if you want to give your tailoring a bit of a twist this year?
STAR by Julien Macdonald Snake Jacquard Fitted Blazer, £79; STAR by Julien Macdonald Snake Jacquard Tapered Trousers, £45, Freemans
In separates…
Wearing a full suit can sometimes feel a bit formal, but if you separate the two pieces you’re basically doubling up on potential outfits in your wardrobe.
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RI Petite Double Breasted Blazer in Blue, £65, Very