There are some wardrobe staples that never date, like a classic trench coat, the perfect little black dress, or a designer handbag. And Julia Roberts is making the case that a trouser suit and tie should very much fall into that category.
She was pictured in New York after her appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, wearing the chicest grey wide-leg trousers, paired with a matching structured double-breasted blazer and a tie embellished with quirky brooches. Bravo, as always, to her superstar stylist Elizabeth Stewart.
If it looks at all familiar, that's because one of Julia's all-time most memorable fashion moments was at the 1990 Oscars, which she attended wearing a men's grey trouser suit by Armani. Perhaps it's proof that everything comes back around again, or just that getting suited and booted is always on trend. Either way, we want in!
Shop Julia's look
I really rate Zara's tailoring, and the oversized lapels on this blazer are a close match to Julia's style. The matching trousers come with a black belt, too.
You're probably no stranger to a bit of tailoring, but a tie might feel like a big step for you. Trust me, it's not as scary as you think.
Wondering what shoes to wear with wide-leg trousers? Any kind of heel, from kitten to stiletto, will elevate your look, but your best white trainers would add a contemporary feel if you prefer.
Grey is a much softer alternative to black, and if you're committing to the colour in your tailoring, you might as well go all in with a matching shirt too.
A pair of gold hoop earrings will work with anything and everything in your wardrobe, from chunky knitwear to Julia-style tailoring.
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Giorgio Armani's final show happened just a few days ago in Milan, so perhaps this was a nice nod from Julia to the late designer, who passed away aged 91 last month. Her suit was, after all, arguably one of Armani's most iconic red carpet creations.
The beauty of investing in some really good tailoring is that you can, of course, mix and match both pieces, meaning endless new outfit options. A pair of grey trousers will work really beautifully with knitwear in autumnal hues like burgundy and camel, or team a jacket with a T-shirt and denim to create effortless jeans and blazer outfits.
