women's Tailored Shorts

Leather-trimmed Checked Wool-blend Tweed Blazer - Orange

Two of Fall '17's biggest trends - haute heritage and the '70s - meet with this Italian-made blazer by Prada. It is trimmed with burgundy leather at the yoke and pockets, and tailored from checked wool-blend tweed for a loose fit. On the runway it was styled with the matching skirt, but you could also wear it more casually with jeans.

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Leather-trimmed Checked Wool-blend Tweed Skirt - Orange

Prada's skirt looks just as at home in the countryside as it does on the Pre-Fall '17 runway in Milan - as proved by Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey, who wore it on location in Yorkshire for The EDIT 's Haute Heritage shoot. This '70s-inflected piece is made from a thick wool-blend and woven with traditional houndstooth checks. The belt loops and oversized flap pockets are trimmed in burgundy leather for a tactile contrast. Wear yours with the matching jacket.

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Houndstooth Wool-blend Tweed Coat - Beige

Oversized coats are the outerwear of choice this season for editors and street style mavens alike - take a cue from French Vogue editor Emmanuelle Alt who defines her shape with belts. Prada's Italian-made tweed design is cut from a houndstooth wool-blend with a menswear-inspired silhouette that's perfect for slipping on over chunky knits.

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Color-block Linen-blend Blazer - Beige

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER.COM. Petar Petrov likes to design clothes that make women feel beautiful - this blazer will do exactly that. Woven with linen in a beige, black and white colorway, it has structured shoulders, exaggerated lapels and signature glossy black buttons. Wear yours with a plain tee and the matching pants.

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Barathea Printed Velvet-trimmed Wool-blend Blazer - Black

Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley weren't planning on channeling Glam Rock again this season, but they had a hard time staying away from the iconic styles of David Bowie and Mick Jagger. Tailored from wool-blend with structured shoulders and a nipped-in waist, this 'Barathea' blazer has plush velvet lapels patterned with gold and black zebra print. Emulate the Spring '18 styling by teaming yours with the matching pants.

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Stretch-ponte Blazer - Red

Rosetta Getty's Spring '18 collection is inspired by American artist Georgia O'Keeffe's monochromatic styling. Made from sculpting stretch-ponte, this blazer cinches at the waist to flatter your shape. Emulate the label's presentation by wearing yours with the coordinating pants.

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Contrast Pocket Elasticated Waist Silk Shorts - Womens - Green Multi

Valentino - Exposed pockets and a khaki-green and gold colour palette lend Valentino's shorts a striking finish. They're crafted in Italy and cut from lightweight silk, with a high-rise elasticated waist, detachable self-fastening ties, and external hammered-silk pockets. Style yours with a black silk blouse for a polished city look.

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Double-breasted Crepe Blazer - Ivory

If you're yet to find the right blazer this season, Petar Petrov has it covered - the designer is famously an expert at tailoring. This double-breasted style is deftly cut from ivory crepe with touches of linen and has structured shoulders, exaggerated lapels and signature glossy black buttons. It's an elegant choice for smart occasions with the matching pants, but it'll look just as chic paired with jeans and dresses.

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Cantina Crepe Flared Pants - Navy

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER.COM. These 'Cantina' pants reflect designer Kym Ellery's passion for architecture, and demonstrate how powerfully that can translate to clothes. Made from structured navy crepe, this pair is intended for a slim fit and kicks out from the knee to create a dramatic flare. Accentuate the tailoring-style stitching with white accessories.

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Cennare Double-breasted Wool Blazer - Navy

We first spotted this Max Mara blazer on Evan Rachel Wood when she wore it during a TV appearance. Reminiscent of masculine tailoring from the '30s and '40s, it's cut from navy wool that's surprisingly lightweight, making it perfect for warmer weather. Balance the roomy fit with slim tailored pants and heels.

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Satin Jacquard-paneled Wool And Cotton-blend Vest - Black

When she was a student, Stella McCartney trained with tailors on London's famed Savile Row - it's why her cutting skills are among the best in the business. This wool and cotton-blend vest is deftly shaped for a relaxed fit and paneled with smooth satin-jacquard at the back. Take your styling cues from the runway and pair it with the matching pants.

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Hatanaka Double-breasted Wool-piqué Blazer - White

Racil Chalhoub's namesake label was born out of a love for iconic 'Le Smoking' tuxedo jackets - a style that she fell in love with while living in Paris as a young girl. Tailored from ivory wool-piqué, this double-breasted 'Hatanaka' blazer has padded shoulders, black satin trims and is fully lined for the smoothest fit. Wear yours with the matching pants, as the designer intended.

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Grain De Poudre Wool Shorts - Army green

Pierre Balmain's shorts are cut with a high waist that emphasizes the length of your legs - a silhouette inspired by its sister label. Expertly made in Italy from army-green grain de poudre wool, this pair is punctuated by two rows of the house's signature embossed buttons. Just add heels.

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tailored shorts - Blue

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Mora Steward Twill Blazer - Ivory

Tibi's Pre-Fall '18 collection explores the balance between sophistication and comfort - something that made us fall in love with the brand in the first place. Tailored in the signature 'Steward' cut - relaxed and straight - this double-breasted blazer is updated with a sportswear-inspired canvas strap that can be buttoned asymmetrically or across the back. The chicest way to wear it is with the matching pants.

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Striped Crepe Blazer - Pink

Alexa Chung counts Brian Jones, the founder and original leader of The Rolling Stones, as one of her style icons - I don't think I will ever stop finding musical magicians compelling, she says. Printed with bands of burgundy and pink, this double-breasted crepe blazer references the iconic striped suits Jones wore in the '60s. Layer it over a tee and pair it with the matching pants.

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striped silk shorts - Blue

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Wool-blend Slim-leg Pants - Navy

Prada's pants are cut from a smooth wool-blend that's slightly stretchy so they'll never lose shape. This slim-leg pair has pockets as the only detail for a clean finish. Wear them outside the office with slides and Breton tops.

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Mora Stella Twill Pants - Ivory

Tibi's twill 'Stella' pants make such a cool pairing with the matching blazer, especially if you're looking for a sharp suit to get married in. They have a relaxed fit and high-rise waist with a D ring-fastening belt so you can cinch the waist.

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Cropped Wool-blend Flared Pants

Alexander McQueen trained as an apprentice on Savile Row at the beginning of his career, and taught everything he learned about tailoring to Sarah Burton at the start of hers - it's remained at the heart of the brand ever since. Designed to be worn with the matching blazer, these pants are cut from a wool-blend woven with silk. They have a gently flared silhouette and are cropped just above the ankle, making them perfect for spotlighting a pair of statement sandals.

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