HOW TO: Off-Duty Tailoring

This upcoming season, tailoring is set to take centre stage and you’ll spot sculpted blazers and pleated trousers everywhere you go when it does. But these pieces don’t need to be reserved only for those formal occasions or days at the office – tailoring is perfect when you’re off-duty, too.

CASUAL BLAZERS

Whether they’re single or double-breasted, blazers can be styled up or down for any occasion. Their padded shoulders and buttoned waist work to sculpt your silhouette regardless of what you pair underneath. For that perfect casually-cool look, wear your Cambridge Blazer with your favourite jeans or even a pair of leggings and trainers.

PINTUCK TROUSERS

The secret to taking your tailored trousers from the boardroom to weekend coffee dates lies in the size of the shirt you pair it with. That’s right, the top half of your silhouette makes a huge difference in the overall aesthetic of your look. So, to dress-down your pintuck pair, opt for an oversized shirt or a loose-fitting tee. Our Boyfriend Shirts and Boyfriend Tees offer that perfect boxy shape to create this look.

MIDI SKIRTS

The essence of any casual midi skirt look? Knitwear. Wool layers and knitted jumpers create a cosy loungewear mood when paired with calf-grazing midi skirts. Pair our Everly Pleated Skirt with our Florence Jacket or our Greenwich Skirt with the Bronte Cable Cardigan.

OFF-DUTY WAISTCOATS

They’re no longer solely part of a three-piece suit, waistcoats, like our Astrid style, offer the perfect blend of workwear with off-duty style. An easy trick for casual styling is to skip the shirt and wear them alone leaving a hint of skin on show. Pair them with your favourite jeans and white trainers like our Hampstead Trainer.