The coolest tailoring trends for work or weekends

By Katie Wright

Women’s tailoring has come a long way in recent years. What started as something of a niche catwalk trend has boomed, and now trendy suits and separates are a huge part of everyday fashion – not just workwear.

For the office, a well-cut blazer or the perfect pair of trousers is still worth its weight in gold – but these days we also want tailored pieces for our off-duty wardrobes.

For spring, that means pops of colour, fluid fabrics and clever layering. Here are four trends to try this season…

Bold colours

From hot pink at Versace and Alexander McQueen to tangerine orange at Christian Siriano and lime green at Moschino, acid bright trouser and skirt suits ruled the runways.

For the ultimate homage to the catwalk, go head-to-toe in a super-saturated shade. For something a bit more understated, team a bold blazer with your favourite blue jeans or monochrome midi dress.

Sleeveless blazers

Ideal for those in-between spring days when the weather won’t make up its mind, a sleeveless blazer can be layered over lightweight knitwear or an oversized shirt.

Alternatively, wear trousers and a double-breasted sleeveless blazer with nothing underneath for a cool evening look.

Pastel power

A softer alternative to the mega-bright trend, suits in pastel hues feel fresh and spring-like.

A loose-cut jacket and trousers in a sugary shade can be dressed up for a wedding with a silk cami, heeled sandals and a clutch bag, or down with a white tee and trainers.

Wide leg trousers

The trendiest trousers of the season are soft, swishy and in neutral tones – like the pairs seen at Fendi, The Row and Valentino.

If you’re concerned about being swamped by swathes of fabric, opt for cropped or high-waisted styles, and team with a short jacket or fitted top to balance out your silhouette.