Suits you! Lean into masculine tailoring this season
Time to man up, sister. This season’s hot trend alert is masculine tailoring – think outsized blazers, baggy trousers, button-front waistcoats and the crispest of shirts. Shall we shop?
If you’ve found yourself browsing for waistcoats, out-sized blazers and wide-legged, tailored trousers recently, you’re not alone. Stores are awash with menswear-inspired style, from pinstripe shirts to pleated Bermuda shorts, and we can’t get enough of it.
Though the real pioneer of the look was Diane Keaton way back in Woody Allen’s 70s comedy Annie Hall, celebs like Gigi Hadid and Hayley Bieber have been dedicated to the craze in recent years. And the cool crowd at this year’s Oscar’s were rocking pinstripes and blazers (oh hey French film director Justine Triet, dressed in Louis Vuitton) and no wonder – universally flattering, the look suits all sizes and totally practical. Shall we shop?
Suited & booted
Marks & Spencer gives good tailoring and this season is particularly strong. Loving these pleat-fronted wide trousers and single-breasted blazer, which you can buy separately or as a set. Also available in black and grey, but butterscotch is a lewk.
Trousers, £45. Blazer, £69.
Get in line
Two trends, one item: River Island’s new striped button-front waistcoat. Pair with matching trousers for a slick look, or add jeans and trainers for casual cool this spring.
£35
Jump to it
Buy! Sell! This Wall Street-chic Me + Em new season jumpsuit screams I mean business. From the wide-legged navy trousers to the crisp blue and white striped shirt, is a powerful look from head-to-toe.
£325
Cool Crossover
Other than a floral dress (yawn), summer smart can be tricky, but Zara’s crossover waistcoat and Bermuda shorts combo nails it. Can we order the sun-kissed glow too?
£29.99 each
Get waisted
New in at Next: ecru white linen blend waistcoat with button-up front and v-neck collar. Looks hot with denim (shorts would be a high summer vibe) or wide-legged trousers – you decide.
£19
Green dream
Just landed at Monsoon: Susan stripe green linen trousers and matching waistcoat. What a strong look for summer, all you need to add is Wimbledon tickets and a jug of Pimms.
£65 (trousers), £55 (waistcoat)
Pleats please
Very into these straight-leg, pleat-front trousers by & Other Stories, available in dark blue and dusty beige. Would look wildly chic with a waistcoat and bare arms, or pair with a silky shirt and blazer (like above).
£85
Feeling blue
Reformation’s out-sized blue Liam shorts and Drew blazer is menswear-inspired outfit goals. What’s not to love about the comfortable, baggy jacket, box-fresh white T-Shirt and perfect-length shorts? Nothing.
£298 (blazer), £148 (shorts)
Contemporary cool
How to bring a waistcoat bang up-to-date? Make it out-sized, straight and double-breasted. Add matching shorts for a pulled together, summer in the city edge. Available now at Reiss.
£198
Get shirty
We’re awarding this versatile new season blue and white stripe Catherine shirt by Annie Bing a wardrobe gold medal. Wear with trousers to the office, pair with a skirt for drinks or style with bare legs and sandals on holiday.
£250
Red hot
If you want your outfit to say ‘effortless style’, better head to H&M where the new drop of summer goodies includes this double-breasted linen blazer available in a rainbow of shades, though red’s the hottest of them all.
£32.99
Blazing a trail
This double-breasted, camel-coloured blazer from New Look is giving smart-casual by the bucket load. Ideal for slinging over a T-shirt and jeans, or add shorts and a vest top when spring (finally) hots up.
£49.99.
Prep the look
How fresh and preppy is this tailored look from Arket? The striped shirt provides a pop of colour, while the white Bermuda shorts make the perfect neutral pairing for shirts, T-shirts, waistcoats, whatever.
£67 each
