Summer Tailoring
With the temperatures outside soaring to unprecedented highs, it might seem a little odd to be talking about tailoring. However, as the evenings become a tiny bit cooler, it’s a nice time to be thinking about tailoring, not only as a great summer look but also as a way to gradually transition into Autumn.
Effortless Style.
In recent days Brad Pitt has been promoting his new film Bullet Train and his outfit choices, tailoring designed by Haans Nicholas Mott have been pretty amazing. Relaxed cuts, bright colours, carried off with style & ease.
The trend for relaxed tailoring has been with us for a while and looks set to continue, but what’s nice to see are fun interpretations of what is essentially a traditional look. This is casual tailoring that is impactful, allowing you to create a definite fashion look without trying too hard and more importantly, looking like you’re not trying.
Brad Pitt is a great example because he demonstrates very well that interesting tailoring really can be worn successfully by anyone, all ages, genders, shapes, sizes. There are many actors of Brad Pitt’s age and stature who would never dare to go near a skirt suit or bright green, however his choices perfectly compliment his overall style and look effortless. He chooses wisely and wears his clothes with confidence.
Effortless Style Comes From Having Confidence.
Confidence. The answer to effortless summer dressing is in having confidence, confidence in what you like, your inspiration. Confidence in your own style and confidence to wear whatever it is that you’ve chosen because you know that you look great.
This is the key to creating amazing fashion. It is possible to put together a knockout wardrobe, sustainably and on a budget. All that's needed is courage!
How to Repro the Look
It starts with what inspires you. You decide what type of tailoring look you like and then go for it. If you want to make something from scratch, this kind of tailoring is relatively easy to make as it’s less fitted therefore less work. You can incorporate shawl collars which suit the look and again are less labour intensive.
The beauty of a tailoring trend for vintage shoppers is that there is so much of it out there and because the trend is for oversized, there is less alteration involved. Search both men’s & women’s and then get creative – sleeves can be taken off to create sleeveless jackets maybe using the sleeves to create a matching belt. Look to what or who inspires you and let your imagination run away with you.
Sewing Patterns at frontrowrepro.com
If you need some guidance when altering a garment you can use a sewing pattern or alternatively you can create something from scratch.
The pattern below is ideal for making a relaxed summer trouser. You can get the look using a lightweight linen in an zingy pastel sorbet shade. Currently available from frontrowrepro.com Why not give it a go?
It doesn’t matter how good you are at sewing, it’s not about being perfect first time, it’s a skill to develop over time!
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