SUIT BUYING GUIDE
SUIT BUYING GUIDE
From classic tailoring to statement silhouettes, we’re the authority on exquisite women’s suits. Expertly designed in our London atelier with patterns cut by the finest pattern cutters, we fit each of our garments on real women, refining at every stage.
From classic tailoring to statement silhouettes, we’re the authority on exquisite women’s suits. Expertly designed in our London atelier with patterns cut by the finest pattern cutters, we fit each of our garments on real women, refining at every stage.
- Katya Maschenko, Design Director
- Katya Maschenko, Design Director
- Katya Maschenko, Design Director
Our luxurious yet innovative fabrics are sourced from around the world, such as Italian fine wools and Japanese crepe, and will work with your body throughout the day. Many of our suit jackets are machine washable, and you can expect them to look as good as if they were dry cleaned.
Find your fit with our measuring guide, follow our helpful tips, and discover your new favourite style below.
Our luxurious yet innovative fabrics are sourced from around the world, such as Italian fine wools and Japanese crepe, and will work with your body throughout the day. Many of our suit jackets are machine washable, and you can expect them to look as good as if they were dry cleaned.
Find your fit with our measuring guide, follow our helpful tips, and discover your new favourite style below.
Whether you prefer a single- or double-breasted suit jacket, a contouring or relaxed fit, our jackets take the hard work out of workwear.
THE MODERN CLASSIC
FITTED AND FEMININE
UNIQUELY TAILORED
SIGNATURE SILHOUETTES
CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE
THE MODERN CLASSIC
FITTED AND FEMININE
UNIQUELY TAILORED
SIGNATURE SILHOUETTES
CONTEMPORARY ELEGANCE
Knighton Jacket
Fabric: Clever Crepe, Wool
Details: Travels well, machine washable, crease-resistant, all-day comfort, transeasonal fabric
Available in: Black, Navy, Ivory, Camel, Plum and Prince of Wales Check
FIT
With its narrow wrap and flattering neckline around the bust, the Knighton looks just as good worn open as it does closed. Neat on the shoulder with feminine seam details, it has a semi-fitted silhouette and drapes beautifully, thanks to the fluid Japanese crepe it’s cut from. Its longer line length suits a multitude of body types and heights, and is particularly popular with those looking for more coverage on the hips.
With its narrow wrap and flattering neckline around the bust, the Knighton looks just as good worn open as it does closed. Neat on the shoulder with feminine seam details, it has a semi-fitted silhouette and drapes beautifully, thanks to the fluid Japanese crepe it’s cut from. Its longer line length suits a multitude of body types and heights, and is particularly popular with those looking for more coverage on the hips.
A jacket with lapels works best styled with a lower neckline blouse like the Bowery.
A jacket with lapels works best styled with a lower neckline blouse like the Bowery.
Create the perfect three-piece suit with our Hartley waistcoat and Adelaide or Lexington trousers.
Create the perfect three-piece suit with our Hartley waistcoat and Adelaide or Lexington trousers.
For a more relaxed look, style yours over our new organic cotton T-shirts with the denim Lexingtons.
For a more relaxed look, style yours over our new organic cotton T-shirts with the denim Lexingtons.
Create a modern colour drench look by layering under our Finchley coat.
Create a modern colour drench look by layering under our Finchley coat.
Work with the lapels by styling with a simple top that follows the shape of the jacket, or has a lower neckline.
Create the perfect three-piece suit with our coordinating Clever Crepe trousers.
Create a modern colour drench look by layering under a coat of the same colour.
Tricky-to-get-right social events? Go monochrome with a chic black top and trousers.
For a contemporary twist, pair with a satin skirt and cinch with a belt.
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Clifton Jacket
Fabric: Clever Crepe
Details: Travels well, machine washable, crease-resistant, all-day comfort
Available in: Plum
FIT
With its nipped in waist, clever contouring darts and neckline pleats, the Clifton creates an hourglass silhouette with a fitted waist. The peplum detailing makes the Clifton incredibly flattering on those with wider hips or more curvaceous figures, but will still add volume if you don’t have as much natural shape. Cut to a standard length, it works well on petite heights, and can be worn done up or open.
With its nipped in waist, clever contouring darts and neckline pleats, the Clifton creates an hourglass silhouette with a fitted waist. The peplum detailing makes the Clifton incredibly flattering on those with wider hips or more curvaceous figures, but will still add volume if you don’t have as much natural shape. Cut to a standard length, it works well on petite heights, and can be worn done up or open.
Our Bowery blouses and Mayfield top fit perfectly under this jacket, but also look just as good alone.
For petite frames, pair it with the slim-leg Tavira trousers.
Our Bowery blouses and Mayfield top fit perfectly under this jacket, but also look just as good alone.
For petite frames, pair it with the slim-leg Tavira trousers.
Offset the jacket's detailing with a simple cami, like the Adela or Sculpt Knit Keighley.
Offset the jacket's detailing with a simple cami, like the Adela or Sculpt Knit Keighley.
If you’re on the tall side, style yours with the wide-leg Adelaide trousers.
If you’re on the tall side, style yours with the wide-leg Adelaide trousers.
Work with the lapels by styling with a simple top that follows the shape of the jacket, or has a lower neckline.
Create the perfect three-piece suit with our coordinating Clever Crepe trousers.
Create a modern colour drench look by layering under a coat of the same colour.
Tricky-to-get-right social events? Go monochrome with a chic black top and trousers.
For a contemporary twist, pair with a satin skirt and cinch with a belt.
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Hamilton Jacket
Fabric: Clever Crepe, Sculpt Stretch Crepe
Details: Travels well, machine washable, crease-resistant, all-day comfort
Available in: Black and Crimson Red
FIT
Fit: Double-breasted with a small wrap, the Henley has a flattering neckline and enough coverage to be worn closed as a top. The flat seams create a moulded hourglass silhouette, and the cutaway peplum and beautifully curved lines add volume at the hips. The shoulder pads are cut to a very small size and almost invisible, creating a sharp, tailored shape, and the sleeves are slim but supremely comfortable.
The meticulously placed seams and fitted waist create a subtle hourglass silhouette, and its neat narrow double-breasted fastening means it has enough coverage to be worn closed as a top, with practical inner-shoulder hooks that keep your bra strap in place. Wear yours on days when you’re heading from desk to dinner – after all, its open neckline is the perfect base for a statement necklace.
Keep things simple by wearing over an elevated underlayer, like our Adela cami.
Keep things simple by wearing over an elevated underlayer, like our Adela cami.
The Hamilton can be worn with all of our trousers – from the wide-leg Adelaides to the slim Taviras.
Pair it with our Clever Crepe Kerrison skirt for a faux-dress look.
The Hamilton can be worn with all of our trousers – from the wide-leg Adelaides to the slim Taviras.
Pair it with our Clever Crepe Kerrison skirt for a faux-dress look.
Work with the lapels by styling with a simple top that follows the shape of the jacket, or has a lower neckline.
Create the perfect three-piece suit with our coordinating Clever Crepe trousers.
Create a modern colour drench look by layering under a coat of the same colour.
Tricky-to-get-right social events? Go monochrome with a chic black top and trousers.
For a contemporary twist, pair with a satin skirt and cinch with a belt.
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Mira Jacket
Fabric: Clever Crepe
Details: Travels well, machine washable, crease-resistant, all-day comfort
Available in: Black and Navy
FIT
A more minimalist version of our Clifton jacket, the Mira has a similar silhouette, but a subtler peplum. Single-breasted and sleek, the Mira’s beautifully fitted shape looks as chic worn open as it does closed. Sitting high on the neck, seam lines and dart lines help hug the body, while small shoulder pads and flattering sleeves keep things neat.
A more minimalist version of our Clifton jacket, the Mira has a similar silhouette, but a subtler peplum. Single-breasted and sleek, the Mira’s beautifully fitted shape looks as chic worn open as it does closed. Sitting high on the neck, seam lines and dart lines help hug the body, while small shoulder pads and flattering sleeves keep things neat.
If you’re after a more off-duty style, wear yours with our super-soft Roche T-shirt.
Prefer to wear your jackets over a dress? This looks particularly chic styled over our Sanmero shift style.
If you’re after a more off-duty style, wear yours with our super-soft Roche T-shirt.
Prefer to wear your jackets over a dress? This looks particularly chic styled over our Sanmero shift style.
Our Bowery blouses, Veroli blouse and Vinci sweater all work very well underneath this silhouette.
Our Bowery blouses, Veroli blouse and Vinci sweater all work very well underneath this silhouette.
The Mira’s fitted shape works particularly well with our matching Clever Crepe pencil skirt in black.
The Mira’s fitted shape works particularly well with our matching Clever Crepe pencil skirt in black.
Work with the lapels by styling with a simple top that follows the shape of the jacket, or has a lower neckline.
Create the perfect three-piece suit with our coordinating Clever Crepe trousers.
Create a modern colour drench look by layering under a coat of the same colour.
Tricky-to-get-right social events? Go monochrome with a chic black top and trousers.
For a contemporary twist, pair with a satin skirt and cinch with a belt.
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Merida Jacket
Fabric: Clever Crepe
Details: Travels well, machine washable, crease-resistant, all-day comfort
Available in: Navy
FIT
The Merida jacket is cut to a double-breasted silhouette that flatters the waist. Peak lapels and slim sleeves keep things classic, while draped waterfall detailing under each pocket adds a feminine touch. Meticulous chevron seam detailing nips it in at the waist to enhance your natural shape, and small shoulder pads ensure a polished finish.
The Merida jacket is cut to a double-breasted silhouette that flatters the waist. Peak lapels and slim sleeves keep things classic, while draped waterfall detailing under each pocket adds a feminine touch. Meticulous chevron seam detailing nips it in at the waist to enhance your natural shape, and small shoulder pads ensure a polished finish.
The sleek neckline of the Bowery blouse looks particularly chic under this style.
The sleek neckline of the Bowery blouse looks particularly chic under this style.
Merida’s hourglass silhouette sits perfectly with our slim-leg Tavira trousers.
Merida’s hourglass silhouette sits perfectly with our slim-leg Tavira trousers.
Slip it on over our Adela cami for a chic layer.
Slip it on over our Adela cami for a chic layer.
Work with the lapels by styling with a simple top that follows the shape of the jacket, or has a lower neckline.
Create the perfect three-piece suit with our coordinating Clever Crepe trousers.
Create a modern colour drench look by layering under a coat of the same colour.
Tricky-to-get-right social events? Go monochrome with a chic black top and trousers.
For a contemporary twist, pair with a satin skirt and cinch with a belt.
TOPS & BLOUSES
From silk blouses to structured knits, our premium tops and blouses have been designed to sit perfectly under our women’s suit jackets. Crafted from luxurious (and never see-through) fabrics to the most flattering silhouettes, they’re chic, comfortable and easy to care for.
From silk blouses to structured knits, our premium tops and blouses have been designed to sit perfectly under our women’s suit jackets. Crafted from luxurious (and never see-through) fabrics to the most flattering silhouettes, they’re chic, comfortable and easy to care for.
Create a sophisticated, polished look with a top or blouse that sits higher on the neck than your jacket. It adds definition and a pop of contrast.
Create a sophisticated, polished look with a top or blouse that sits higher on the neck than your jacket. It adds definition and a pop of contrast.
Looking for a simple, slightly more casual look? Go for a modern tee or crew neck, cut to sit perfectly underneath our jackets.
Looking for a simple, slightly more casual look? Go for a modern tee or crew neck, cut to sit perfectly underneath our jackets.
Let your jacket take centre stage by styling it with a lower neckline top, like a square-neck cami or scoop neck T-shirt.
Let your jacket take centre stage by styling it with a lower neckline top, like a square-neck cami or scoop neck T-shirt.
Create a sophisticated, polished look with a top or blouse that sits higher on the neck than your jacket. It adds definition and a pop of contrast.
Create a sophisticated, polished look with a top or blouse that sits higher on the neck than your jacket. It adds definition and a pop of contrast.
Looking for a simple, slightly more casual look? Go for a modern tee or crew neck, cut to sit perfectly underneath our jackets.
Let your jacket take centre stage by styling it with a lower neckline top, like a square-neck cami or scoop neck T-shirt.
Let your jacket take centre stage by styling it with a lower neckline top, like a v-neck cami or square-neck knit.
HOW TO MEASURE
We pride ourselves on making clothes that are as flattering as they are functional, but we also know that everyone needs their clothes to fit differently.
Use our size guide and the instructions below to help you find your perfect size. Unless specified, all our styles fit true to size.
If you need further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team, who will be happy to help with advice, measurements and alteration appointments.
We pride ourselves on making clothes that are as flattering as they are functional, but we also know that everyone needs their clothes to fit differently.
Use our size guide and the instructions below to help you find your perfect size. Unless specified, all our styles fit true to size.
If you need further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team, who will be happy to help with advice, measurements and alteration appointments.
HIDE
1. Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape measure straight and taut.
2. Waist
Measure around the narrowest part of your natural waistline.
3. Hips
Pass the tape measure across your hip bone, around the fullest point of your hips.
4. Trousers Length
Measure from the top of your inside leg to the desired trouser length.
5. Sleeve Length
Measure from the tip of your shoulder to the end of a cuff.
Dress Length
Measure from the centre of your neckline at the top of your back to the desired length.
Skirt Length
Measure from your natural waistline to the desired length.
HIDE
1. Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape measure straight and taut.
2. Waist
Measure around the narrowest part of your natural waistline.
3. Hips
Pass the tape measure across your hip bone, around the fullest point of your hips.
4. Trousers Length
Measure from the top of your inside leg to the desired trouser length.
5. Sleeve Length
Measure from the tip of your shoulder to the end of a cuff.
Dress Length
Measure from the centre of your neckline at the top of your back to the desired length.
Skirt Length
Measure from your natural waistline to the desired length.
HELPFUL TIPS
Different body types suit different styles. Petite women benefit from slim-cut trousers and cropped jackets which elongate the legs and create a balanced silhouette.
Different body types suit different styles. Petite women benefit from slim-cut trousers and cropped jackets which elongate the legs and create a balanced silhouette.
If you have curves, pair a jacket that nips in at the waist or has a flattering peplum with wide-leg trousers or A-line skirts.
If you have curves, pair a jacket that nips in at the waist or has a flattering peplum with wide-leg trousers or A-line skirts.
Height on your side? Look to longer jacket lengths worn with straight-leg trousers.
Height on your side? Look to longer jacket lengths worn with straight-leg trousers.
All of our trousers come with a 5cm deep hem, and can be lengthened by up to 3cm. Trousers can be shortened using our in-store alterations or by your local tailor.
All of our trousers come with a 5cm deep hem, and can be lengthened by up to 3cm. Trousers can be shortened using our in-store alterations or by your local tailor.
CARING FOR YOUR SUIT
We create clothes to wear season after season, for years to come. Our innovative fabrics are durable by nature, but the more you care for your garments, the longer they will last.
We create clothes to wear season after season, for years to come. Our innovative fabrics are durable by nature, but the more you care for your garments, the longer they will last.
How to clean your suit
Most of our core tailoring can be machine washed using the machine cool (20 degrees) hand wash cycle. Always check the garment label before washing. If you choose to dry clean your garments, please choose a company that offers a ‘green’ service and does not use Perchloroethylene or other hazardous chemicals that are harmful to the environment.
How to dry your suit
If your garments can be machine washed, remove them from the machine as soon as the program finishes. We recommend that jackets and tops are hung on hangers with wide ends, to keep the shoulder shape. Trousers and skirts should be hung on clip hangers.
After the garment is hung, smooth out any creases using your hands while the garment is still damp. If required, use a hand steamer or cool iron to remove any creases caused by washing.
How to store your suit
Store the jacket on hangers with wide ends, and trousers and skirts on clip hangers. We recommend using fabric (not plastic) garment bags to cover the jackets to avoid dust on the shoulders.
How to pack your suit
Going places? Our Head of Technical, Nada Bajagic, shares her tips for travelling with your garments.
‘When I pack my suit before a work trip, I give it a good steam, and let it dry. I fold my jacket with the sleeves across the top half of the body, then fold the jacket in half at the waistline, to minimise fold creases. For my trousers, I fold the legs together following the centre front and centre back crease line on the legs, then fold the trouser in half. I always pack my suit at the bottom of my bag so the other items weigh it down to avoid it moving around. When I get to the hotel I instantly hang my garments and if anything is lightly creased, I leave them hanging in the bathroom so the steam of the shower assists in the creases falling out.’
How to get lasting wear from your suit
Hang your suit out to air in a shaded place (avoiding direct sunlight) after each use. This will keep it feeling fresh and clean, maximising how much wear you can get before washing, which in turn prolongs the life of your garments.
If you pack away your garments at the end of a season, we recommend washing them before storing them in fabric garment bags, ready to be worn again in the next season.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
PERSONAL STYLING
Busy agenda? Want some guidance on finding a suit that’s just right? Let us take care of you – wherever you are in the world. We offer personal, private, group and virtual styling appointments to help you dress with confidence.
ALTERATIONS
Should you require an adjustment, our alterations service is second to none. Drop in to one of our London stores, in Chelsea or The City, and our team will ensure you get the perfect fit, with alterations made by our trusted tailor.
TALK TO US
Need help or advice? Our friendly customer service advisers are at the end of the phone from 9:30am to 10pm (GMT). Call us on +44(0)20 73367599 to speak to a member of the team.
PERSONAL STYLING
Busy agenda? Want some guidance on finding a suit that’s just right? Let us take care of you – wherever you are in the world. We offer personal, private, group and virtual styling appointments to help you dress with confidence.
ALTERATIONS
Should you require an adjustment, our alterations service is second to none. Drop in to one of our London stores, in Chelsea or The City, and our team will ensure you get the perfect fit, with alterations made by our trusted tailor.
TALK TO US
Need help or advice? Our friendly customer service advisers are at the end of the phone from 9:30am to 10pm (GMT). Call us on +44(0)20 73367599 to speak to a member of the team.