When it comes to modern women’s tailoring Next has the market nailed. It has six key tailored trends on its website including Jardin, New Ethnic Geo and Modern Separates, each with its own interpretation of tailoring.

Tailoring has always been important for men, but since the powerwear of the eighties women embodied that masculine look with blazers, trousers suits and tailored suits. These days tailoring isn’t just for formal occasions however; a chic tailored blazer works effortlessly with jeans or even a casual dress and flat pumps. Here are some of Next’s best tailored looks for summer 2012.

Next has given the boyfriend blazer (pictured) a makeover this summer and injected plenty of pretty pastel shades into its colour scheme. At just £50 Next’s Pink Cotton Blazer (pictured) is a real charmer. The delicate pink shade is on trend and completely adorable. It works well with black for the office or you can add some yellow or mint jeans and pumps for a casual weekend look. It has a single button fastening, two side pockets and skinny sleeves that can be rolled up to three-quarter length to give this boyfriend blazer a more relaxed look.

Every woman needs a tailored dress for work and formal events. The Slub Dress from Next comes in nude (pictured), coral or mint green. The slightly tulip skirt, fitted and belted waist, capped sleeves and v-neckline couldn’t be more flattering and the colours are on-trend but enduring at the same time. At just £45 too, it’s a real bargain.

Next has a wide range of suit trouser cuts to choose from including wide-leg, flared, skinny and cropped so you can find a style that fits your shape and look. High-waisted designs are particularly on trend this summer and are incredibly flattering. They help to lengthen legs and flatten tummies. Next has a pair of high-waist Black Belted Suit Trousers that will work well with pretty much any item, from a formal skirt to a silk camisole.

Thankfully shorts have now become acceptable work attire in some offices and are a great summertime alternative to trousers. Lipsy, available from Next, has a stylish pair of Herringbone Tweed Shorts (pictured) that are just £19. These cute, tailored shorts look great with strappy sandals and a vest top for a night out or with courts, a blazer and crisp white shirt for work. Miranda Kerr shows just how stylish you can look in shorts.

Posted on May 08, 2012 at 12:55:51 by The Real Runway