SPRING TREND REPORT
How to Wear Tailoring This Spring
Spring tailoring is about striking the right balance between refinement and ease. As the weather warms, you can shed heavy layers and experiment with lighter fabrics, softer silhouettes, and more relaxed styling. Here’s how to update your tailoring this season for three different moods: smart-casual with a polo, laidback with a camp collar shirt, and elevated with a tie.
With a Polo Shirt
Pairing a polo with tailoring is the easiest way to modernize a suit or blazer. The knitted collar bridges the gap between formal and casual, giving a sporty elegance.
- Fabric and fit: Choose polos in breathable cotton piqué or fine merino for comfort. A trim fit avoids bulk beneath a tailored jacket.
- Colour play: Classic neutrals like navy, white, or grey work seamlessly, but spring is also the time to introduce soft pastels or earthy tones.
- Style note: Leave the polo untucked for a more relaxed edge, or tuck it in with a slim leather belt if you want to lean sharper.
This look works especially well with unstructured tailoring in lighter shades such as stone, sand, or pale blue.
With a Camp Collar Shirt
The camp collar shirt is a warm-weather staple, and it injects a dose of holiday nonchalance into tailoring.
- The silhouette: A boxy, open-collared shirt contrasts nicely with the structure of a blazer. Choose linen, cotton, or Tencel for airy movement.
- Patterns & textures: Don’t shy away from stripes, checks, or subtle florals—it’s spring, after all. These add personality under a neutral suit.
- Styling tip: Leave the top two buttons undone and skip the tie. Pair with loafers or espadrilles to complete the relaxed, continental feel.
A beige linen suit with a striped camp collar shirt is an instant spring statement.
With a Tie
Even in spring, the tie has its place. The trick is to keep it seasonal and not too stiff.
- Fabric: Switch out heavy silks for lighter textures like cotton, linen, or grenadine. These ties breathe and look less formal.
- Colour & pattern: Embrace spring colours—think sage, soft pink, or sky blue—or subtle patterns such as microdots and muted florals.
- Balance: Pair with crisp shirting and a lightly constructed jacket. Keep the pocket square simple so the tie remains the focal point.
This option is perfect for spring weddings, garden parties, or any event where tailoring is expected but can feel fresh and seasonal.