Somewhere between the sweats-and-socks years of lockdown at home and the hybrid work situations we have with employers today, workwear has started heading back to something a little more formal. Its about looking smart, intentional and saying youve arrived to do the job without a stiff upper lip.
Norman Drieselmann, chief executive of Edgars, said women are looking for clothing that carries both comfort and authority.
Women want ease, but they also want authority, he said. Soft power tailoring is leading the way for 2026. Relaxed suits, wide leg trousers, rounded shoulder blazers and monochrome outfits. It is polished without being rigid.
