Tailoring the Autumn/Winter 2014 Way..

Style Theory: Tailoring was featured heavily on the A/W14 catwalks. Suits in fluid fabrics, tailored trousers and jackets dressed down with black/grey t-shirts or cashmere jumpers. This season, it is all about mixing tailoring with casual to create a laidback but sophisticated look...

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Here are a few ideas how work the tailored look:

Tomato red is a huge colour this season, throw a tailored coat over your shoulders when wearing a dress for a structured look.

Trousers look great with a simple white tee 

Adore this Zara jumpsuit, works just as well with heels as it does with converse.

A white blazer, a tailored, timeless classic.

A smart jacket looks great with leather shorts or skirt.

Just adore everything about this J Crew look, the shorts, the jacket, the jumper..perfection.

So elegant with a white blouse.

All images above via Pinterest

Now for the best on the high street:

Asos Peg Leg Trousers now £21

These are the trousers I am wearing below as recommended by Alex from The Frugality, she wears them beautifully dressed down with trainers or sliders, adds a cool edge. They do come up large so size down.

Mango Soft Tailored Jogger £34.99

I have been looking for a tailored jogger that I can wear with heels, these Mango ones look perfect, wear with statement heels in the evening and a grey t and tailored black jacket, comfort and style!

Asos Cigarette Trousers in Crepe £28

Cigarette trousers always look sophisticated and these are crepe so would hang well and such a good price.

J Crew Collection Wool Shorts £138

Adore, adore these shorts.....

Zara Fitted Blazer with Pleated Sleeves £69.99

Zara Blazer with gathered sleeves £49.99

These Zara blazers are great basics, wear with boyfriend jeans, a breton top and heels for a laid back going out look.

Topshop PU Asymmetric Skort £36

These skorts would look great with a long camel coat, black tee and flat pointed shoes.

Zara Trousers £29.99

Zara Epaulette Top £39.99

These tailored trousers and top really caught my eye in Zara, the colour is beautiful and a with a pair of nude pointed courts create a very 'put together' outfit.

Zara Button Jumpsuit £79.99

Me trying on the jumpsuit, love but will have to wait until next month to buy fingers crossed it doesn't sell out!

My Style:

Having lived in jeans for the past 7 years it is so nice to get back into trousers, they are surprisingly comfortable in comparison to my normal thigh-squeezing skinnies and can be dressed down so easily. This is a dressed up look, I be wearing these trousers dressed down for the schoolrun, follow me on Instagram @schoolrunmum for daily outfit ideas....

Blue Coat: M&S
Trousers: Asos
Shoes: Zara
Jumper: Cos
Sunglesses: Mango

I am officially converted to a slightly more tailored look, not sure how long it will last before I am back to my sloppy best! Are you swapping your weekend jeans for trousers?

As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time, Frances xx