womanthismonth.com | NOVEMBER 2026 FASHION 134 Runway, Your Way Sculpted blazers, sheer dresses and heels worth planning an outfit around: the spring/summer 2027 collections make a persuasive case for a wardrobe refresh. Familiar favourites play with proportion, while decorative footwear has no intention of staying out of the spotlight. La Mode selects 10 pieces from the Paris and Milan runways, with styling tips to make them your own. 1. Statement Skirts A structured midi skirt gives everyday dressing a focal point. Sleek fabrics emphasise the shape, while textured or embellished versions invite a closer look. Its versatility is part of the appeal: dress it up for an evening out or let a simple shirt bring it into your daytime wardrobe. Make it yours: Wear with a crisp white shirt and keep accessories understated. 2. Defined Waists Sculpted shoulders and a defined waist give the tailored blazer a shapelier silhouette, bringing a feminine edge to power dressing. The cut holds its own as part of a suit and brings a little authority to softer separates. Make it yours: Team with tailored trousers or a pencil skirt, allowing the jacket’s waist to remain visible. 3. Bralette Appeal Lingerie-inspired pieces step confidently into view as outerwear, with bralettes worn beneath strong jackets or alongside polished separates. The contrast makes the look work: a little delicacy beneath a blazer, with relaxed tailoring keeping the outfit from feeling overly formal. Make it yours: Balance a bralette with a high waist and relaxed trousers, or pair it with a statement skirt. 4. Sheer Romance Chiffon and tulle bring lightness and movement to dresses, with translucent layers revealing glimpses of the fabric beneath. Your choice of slip becomes part of the outfit, allowing you to adjust the coverage without losing the effect of the sheer outer layer. Make it yours: Layer over a tonal slip for a softly coordinated finish. 5. Pastel Shades Butter yellow, powder pink and muted mint soften contemporary shapes. A pastel statement piece offers a gentler alternative to bold colour, particularly when the cut has enough presence to hold attention on its own. Make it yours: Choose one pastel piece and pair it with neutrals to keep the colour in focus.
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