
Dear Beautiful,
THE WAISTCOAT VEST.
It had been one of those days.
Emails. Phone calls. Meetings moved, then moved again. Lunch eaten at her desk and a coffee she'd forgotten about until it was cold.
As a PA, she was used to keeping everything moving. Her diary wasn't really hers, her phone rarely stopped, and somehow she always knew where everyone else needed to be.
By five thirty, she was watching the clock.
Dinner with the girls was in forty minutes.
She flew home and headed straight for her wardrobe.
There wasn't time to start again.
She was still wearing the tailored vest she'd paired with black slacks that morning. Structured, polished and one of her favourite pieces.
The vest was staying.
Instead, she slipped off her work pants and reached for a long, floaty skirt.
Suddenly, the vest felt completely different.
The tailoring against the softness of the skirt gave it an almost bohemian feel. Still styled. Still polished. But relaxed, feminine and much more her.
She loosened her hair, changed her shoes, grabbed her bag and was out the door.
When she arrived, her friends were already at the table.
There were hugs, compliments on her outfit and the immediate chatter that happens when women who haven't seen each other for a while finally get together.
Within minutes, the busy day seemed somewhere else.
She sat back, ordered a glass of bubbles and smiled as everyone began talking at once.
She looked down at the vest she'd worn through meetings, emails and a very long afternoon.
Same piece.
Completely different feeling.
Perhaps that was why she loved it.
The best pieces in her wardrobe didn't ask her to become someone different.
They simply moved with her from one part of her life to another.
Being more you. Love, Elizabeth
A TREND TO TRY.
The piece that proves less really is more.
The tailored waistcoat or sleeveless blazer is one of Spring 2026’s standout pieces.
Clean lines and relaxed tailoring bring instant polish, whether worn on its own or layered over a tee or shirt.
This season, look for lightweight linen blends and soft suiting that feel effortless as the weather warms.
Pair yours with matching trousers for a polished look, denim for everyday style or a flowing skirt for a softer, more feminine feel.
One piece. So many ways to make it yours.
HOW TO WEAR IT
• Linen or linen blend fabrics.
• Relaxed tailoring.
• V necklines.
• Matching sets.
• Neutral tones or soft Spring colours.
Style with wide leg trousers for a polished look, relaxed denim for everyday wear, or a flowing skirt for a softer, feminine feel.
Finish with a woven leather bag and kitten heels, or keep it casual with white sneakers.
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NEXT TIME — The Sheer, floaty or Flowing Skirt.
Next week, we’re embracing sheer, floaty and flowing skirts, bringing softness, movement and a little romance to Spring dressing.
Think delicate sheer layers, beautiful fabrics and feminine silhouettes that move with you. Pair with a tailored vest, simple tee, singlet, lace cami or relaxed shirt, then dress it up or keep it beautifully casual.
Soft movement. Feminine style. Being You.
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