Everybody’s Wearing Oversized Tailoring
From relaxed suiting to tailored separates, pieces that were once the preserve of menswear have been reimagined with a contemporary spin
Tailoring has always exuded a considered confidence that naturally befits a nine-to-five look, while also serving as an elevated option for after-dark outings when paired with the right shoes and accessories. In recent seasons, designers have favored suiting and separates with a capacious fit, which adds a relaxed element to these inherently polished pieces. The key to wearing this look is to team a boxy, oversized blazer – such as Carven’s double-breasted style – with matching wide-leg pants or jeans. We love Slvrlake’s ‘Tess’ pair from our NET SUSTAIN edit, made using lower-impact materials and therefore supporting responsible craftsmanship. Embrace a preppy look by styling with Veronica Beard’s pinstriped ‘Maia’ shirt – the layered collar and exaggerated cuffs make it feel fresh – and Saint Laurent’s loafers in glossy black leather.
CARVENOversized double-breasted wool-twill blazer
VERONICA BEARDMaia layered striped cotton-poplin shirt$164.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size0 - out of stock2 - out of stock4 - out of stock68 - out of stock10 - out of stock12 - out of stock
SAINT LAURENTLaurent glossed-leather loafers$970.00View Product DetailsSelect a SizeEU 34 - out of stockEU 34.5EU 35 - low stockEU 35.5 - low stockEU 36 - low stockEU 36.5EU 37EU 37.5EU 38 - low stockEU 38.5 - low stockEU 39 - low stockEU 39.5 - low stockEU 40EU 40.5 - low stockEU 41EU 41.5EU 42 - low stock
LIÉ STUDIOThe Alma gold-tone ring
When dressing for off-duty dinners and weekend lunches, tailored separates in neutral shades provide an easy way to achieve minimal elegance. Isabel Marant’s ‘Klero’ blazer, for example, is a foundational piece that’s perfect for every capsule closet and works beautifully with shirts and slogan tees alike. Elsewhere, Proenza Schouler’s ‘Jules’ pants have a flowing wide-leg shape that’s both flattering and chic. For finishing touches, choose a sculptural heel, such as Dries Van Noten’s slingback pumps, and oversized sunglasses.
ISABEL MARANTKlero double-breasted grain de poudre wool-blend blazer$750.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size323436 - low stock38 - out of stock40 - low stock42 - low stock44 - out of stock
LOEWEPrinted cotton-blend jersey T-shirt$354.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - low stocksmallmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stock
PROENZA SCHOULERJules belted pleated poplin wide-leg pants$654.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size02 - out of stock4 - out of stock6 - out of stock8 - out of stock1012
DRIES VAN NOTENLeather slingback pumps$398.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size35 - out of stock36 - out of stock36.5 - out of stock37 - out of stock37.5 - out of stock38 - out of stock38.5 - out of stock39 - out of stock39.5 - out of stock40 - out of stock41 - out of stock
Sometimes, a pop of color is all you need to make a transitional outfit feel both trending and timeless. Elevate the classic charcoal tone of Loulou de Saison’s relaxed double-breasted suit with La Ligne’s cornflower-blue sweater, or swap your trusty brown or black tote for one in a brighter hue. As for shoes, wear them with ankle boots now, swapping for Toteme’s ‘The Asymmetric Ballerina’ point-toe flats from our NET SUSTAIN edit come spring.
LA LIGNEMarin wool and cashmere-blend sweater$163.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - out of stockx small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
LOULOU DE SAISONCove wool-twill straight-leg pants$195.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock
TOTEME+ NET SUSTAIN The Asymmetric Ballerina leather point-toe flats$310.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size3536 - out of stock37 - out of stock38 - out of stock39 - out of stock40 - out of stock41 - out of stock42 - out of stock
VICTORIA BECKHAMDouble-breasted crepe blazer$725.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size4 - out of stock68 - out of stock10 - out of stock12 - out of stock14 - out of stock
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