Strong shoulders, wide-leg pants and a well-worn tie: for fall and winter 2026–2027, menswear-inspired tailoring offers plenty of room to make a look your own.
My dad, who wears a jacket four sizes bigger than mine, smiles whenever he sees me in one of his old double-breasted blazers. Sometimes I wear it with an argyle vest. The jacket is oversized, the sleeves are a little long, but that’s exactly what I love about it. It gives me an unexpected look that feels pretty sexy, too.
I’ve always had a soft spot for clothes that look as though they came from a man’s closet. A roomy blazer, a white shirt, a pair of pants that falls loosely over the leg: on a woman, they take on a different character. They make me feel dressed up without looking as if I’ve spent too much time thinking about it.
Women have been wearing these pieces for decades, of course. But in the fall and winter 2026–2027 collections, I’m drawn to the generous proportions and the ease of the tailoring. Calvin Klein and Max Mara, for example, showed suits with double-breasted jackets and relaxed pants. I also love the idea of wearing the jacket on its own, with jeans and a fine-knit top. It’s the kind of outfit I can wear all day and take into the evening, maybe with a change of shoes.
My dream, though, is to have a suit made for me in Naples. To me, Neapolitan tailoring represents the highest level of the craft. I’m fascinated by the lightness of the jackets, the way the shoulders are shaped and how a garment can have structure without feeling stiff. I hope to visit my friends in Italy soon and see that tradition up close, perhaps at Tito Allegretto, while also exploring the women’s designs by Giulia Allegretto.
Pleated pants are another favorite. Wide through the leg, with a well-defined waist and folds at the front, they have an ease I find beautiful. The fabric makes a difference: a soft wool moves with you and gives the leg a lovely drape. I’d wear them in gray with a slightly unbuttoned shirt and loafers, or with a fitted top and a low heel when I want to feel a little more feminine.
And the tie? I have to admit, I enjoy it. Slim or wide, maybe borrowed from my dad, it can completely change the feel of a shirt. I’d wear it with the knot a little loose under a sharply cut jacket, without worrying too much about keeping everything perfectly in place. It draws the eye, and there’s something wonderful about making it your own.
You don’t have to wear all these pieces at once. A blazer, a well-cut pair of pants or a vest slipped over a shirt can give a different mood to clothes you already have. As for me, I’ll keep looking through my dad’s closet. By now, when he goes looking for his double-breasted blazer, he knows exactly where to find it.
