A fashion editor’s guide to spring’s best oversized tailored pieces

If there’s one clear message coming out of the fashion world as we step into Spring/Summer 2026, it’s this… joyful, expressive dressing is firmly back. After several seasons dominated by pared-back minimalism and tonal basics, designers are reintroducing personality into the everyday wardrobe through texture, playful proportions, confident colour and statement accessories.

The key difference this time around is wearability. While the runways may have embraced drama, the mood for SS26 is about translating those ideas into pieces that feel effortless, versatile and genuinely useful in a real wardrobe. From sculptural dresses and elevated denim to expressive accessories and sunshine-ready neutrals, this season is about curating standout pieces that feel like you. Pieces that are elevated yet easy and endlessly adaptable.

Tailoring remains an important element of the modern wardrobe, but for SS26 the silhouette is still oversized, while the mood is noticeably softer and more relaxed. Structured suiting has given way to fluid blazers with billowy, wide-leg trousers that move with the body rather than feeling rigid. While shoulders remain wide, the blazer drapes rather than conforming to a structured fit. Stella McCartney, Bottega Veneta and Michael Kors showcased tailoring in palettes of mauve and aubergine, while Victoria Beckham’s collarless oversized men’s style tailoring looked nonchalant yet stylishly considered.

These pieces blur the line between workwear and leisurewear, making them ideal for the hybrid lifestyles many of us now lead. A softly tailored blazer can just as easily be worn over a dress for dinner as it can with denim during the day. And a louche trouser suit can be pared back and effortless with a T-shirt or blouson shirt, then finished with a retro trainer or elevated with a heeled pump. The focus is on comfort, proportion and subtle drama through volume rather than strict structure.

Below are the key directions defining the season and my edit of the pieces worth investing in now.