Hard Launching Soft Tailoring 

Whatever your fashion persona, soft tailoring is for you - we guarantee it. Who could possibly resist the timely metamorphosis of workwear, with fresh features like playful hues, breathable fabrics, and relaxed fits? These are outfits you won’t dream of taking off the moment you get home. No, these are outfits you’ll keep on long after, second-skin comfort to which you won’t give a second thought.

Here, we delve deeper to see how our favourite designers are putting a fresh new spin on tailoring this season.

An all-white ensemble is a no-brainer when you want to look impeccably styled on a time crunch. LOULOU STUDIO’s sleeveless linen shirt and pleated wide leg pants are lightweight while offering just enough structure. This set can go anywhere - as long as you’re careful to avoid stains.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, all-black attire is immediately elegant and commanding. Crafted from supple silk, RUOHAN’s gathered-detail round-neck shirt and elastic-waist wide-leg pants offer a curve-skimming fit for feminine allure with a tasteful contemporary twist.

Give off well-groomed academic vibes in these reinterpreted corporate staples from The Row - a label known for its exceptional textures and precise tailoring. A boxy pastel blue cotton shirt paired with an oversized double-breasted blazer and straight-leg pants in brown cashmere silk channel nonchalant charm.

We love a pink ensemble for all the strong female characters it conjures, from Elle Woods to Mia Thermopolis. Quintessentially ‘business on top, party on the bottom,’ the Zoom-friendly get-up is also suitable for a girls’ day out. Blazé Milano’s signature smiley pockets add understated fun to the checked blazer, while The Frankie Shop’s sweatpants are 100% chill.

There are a million ways to play with a blazer, especially when it’s a single-breasted, collarless rendition by Jil Sander full of modern edge. An off-white midi skirt in a universally flattering silhouette is the very picture of sophistication, while a cashmere blend triangle bralette imbues the look with a dose of envelope-pushing cheek.

Soft tailoring isn’t limited to soft pastels. Crafted from crisp organic cotton, The Frankie Shop's button-down shirt and elastic-waist shorts are comfort personified, while its vibrant colourway makes a statement too loud to keep to yourself. Come summertime, this leg-baring look will be the frontrunner for beach days and boozy brunches.

Shop our edit below for more ways to make the soft tailoring trend your own.