The look: 24/7 tailoring

The transformative qualities of an exquisitely tailored blazer cannot be overstated. Take Alexander McQueen’s sculptural scarlet design: if you’ve got a day of activities planned – afternoon tea, perhaps, or gallery hopping followed by a long lunch – straight-leg jeans and a simple sweater will take on a whole new meaning when worn with this beauty. And after dark, it’s just as effective. Eschew a dress in favor of this precision-cut piece, then simply add cigarette pants and high-octane accessories to feel like the best-dressed woman in the room.