6 brands to shop for the best women's trouser suits this summer

The best women's trouser suits combine elegance with comfort, making them a wardrobe staple. Whether you're looking for what to wear to a wedding, a garden party, or evenings out, these are the very best places to find fabulous trouser and blazer coords on the high street,

Before investing in a women’s trouser suit, it’s important to consider how it will work with the rest of your capsule wardrobe. While wearing as a set is their primary purpose. Choose well, and you can wear the jacket and trousers independently of one another and increase the cost-per-wear of your purchase. Neutral trouser suits will naturally offer the most versatility, but if you have a specific hue in mind, you can opt for a bold or pastel design, just consider how much use you will get out of it and if you're still willing to commit.

The spring/summer trends for 2025 ushered in butter yellow and pale blues as key colours for the months ahead, and these will look fresh and directional in trousers suit for, with pastel tailoring a great alternative to the best wedding guest dresses. However, this season's brown and deeper blue tones will probably offer greater longevity.

Women's trouser suits are a great summer styling option

Fashion Editor and Stylist, Julie Player has this advice: “The most important thing to consider when investing in a suit is the occasion at which you plan to wear it. If you are looking for a suit to wear for formal days in an office environment, it would be wise to choose a neutral-coloured, classically cut suit that will form the basis of a workwear capsule wardrobe.

"However, if you are looking for a suit to wear for a wedding or special occasion, you could consider a brighter colour or bold print that will make more of a statement. The shape is important, think about your body type and choose a style that will flatter your figure.”

Where to buy the best women's trouser suits

Many of our favourite British clothing brands are jumping on this trend – from ME+EM to Mint Velvet, there’s a style to suit every budget. We’ve rounded up the six best UK retailers to shop for the perfect women’s trouser suits for your wardrobe.

1. Next

Whatever style you’re searching for, you’ll find every variation at Next. The British high street brand offers a wide selection of mix and match options, perfect for customising your suit. Before you start shopping, Julie offers this sage styling advice:

“A sharply tailored jacket with padded shoulders will create structure and accentuate the shoulder line, perfect for balancing out a pear-shaped figure, while a cropped jacket paired with high-waisted skirt or trousers will flatter a petite figure type. A longer-length jacket combined with wide-leg trousers will disguise a pear shape.”

When it comes to your bottom half, wide-leg trousers have been a popular choice for the last few years and work well with a fitted jacket, but a slimmer pair of straight-leg trousers will be a better investment as they are universally flattering.”

2. Reiss

The gold standard of high street women's trouser suits has to be Reiss. Long a front runner in affordable, beautifully-cut women’s tailoring, these suits deserve to be worn to more than just the office. If you’re looking for an alternative to dresses for the summer social season, look to Reiss for inspiration.

As well as classic navy, black and grey, the brand offers a range of colourful women's trouser suits perfect for special occasions such as weddings, parties and summer calendar highlights. Wondering what to wear to the races? Swap your favourite frock for a colourful, tailored two-piece this summer. Deputy Fashion Editor Charlie Bell offers this advice when looking for the perfect shade:

“While pale pinks work for spring and summer, opting for a dusky or deeper shade of pink will see your trouser suit work year-round. Try teaming it with red accessories for a cool colour clash look.”

3. Whistles

Whistles' women’s trouser suits focus on the latest trend this season, with an emphasis on waistcoats. If you’ve ever wondered how to wear a waistcoat, Julie Player says: “A matching waistcoat, worn without anything underneath, adds a modern edge to women’s trouser suits. For hot days, it’s the perfect alternative to a suit jacket or blazer.”

If you’d prefer upper arm coverage, add a blouse, shirt or a long-sleeved tee underneath. It will balance out the sleeveless jacket in a way a short-sleeved t-shirt doesn't and give you the coverage you're after.

This season, many of Whistles’ women’s trouser suits feature a longer line waistcoat which skims the hips and also features a higher neckline, extending to the collarbone. This design creates a more suit-like feel to the sleeveless style, evoking Nineties minimalism that is once again on trend. This longer-line cut is ideal for taller silhouettes, especially if you have a long torso and find traditional waistcoats often come up too short.

To contrast the formal cut of the navy pinstripe, the best white trainers are the perfect choice for a relaxed finish to your outfit, adding a cool modern twist to suiting.

4. ME+EM

Charlie explains: “Women’s trouser suits are sweeping the British high street, and where better to pick up a beautiful tailored suit than one of our shopping favourites, ME+EM? From striped wide-leg trousers with blazers to rich gold tone tailoring, you’re bound to find the perfect combination to suit your style.”

Check out ME+EM's Italian linen and cotton blend suit for a rich brown take on women’s trouser suits. This style bridges the gap between smart suiting and cool breathable tailoring that will keep you comfortable all day long.

5. The Kooples

Founded in Paris, The Kooples is by far one of the best French clothing brands to shop from for smart suiting and sleek tailored separates. From bold hues such as fuchsia to refined classics such as dark blue and white pinstripes, The Kooples has an extensive range for all occasions. With celebrity fans that include Claudia Winkleman, this brand is a great option for those that love slim fit, tailored pieces.

6. Mint Velvet

Ever since it launched in 2009, Mint Velvet has been filling our wardrobes with stylish pieces, and its trouser suits are no exception. From slubby pink linen sets to cool powder blue pinstripes, Mint Velvet's offering really delivers.

Check out Mint Velvet's MINT studio collection, a capsule occasionwear collection that gives classic styles a modern edge. The white linen suit is a great option for what to wear to Wimbledon this summer.

Can women wear a trouser suit to a wedding? 

Whether you’re attending a cool city wedding or nuptials in a country church, trouser suits have become a stylish alternative to dresses in recent years. Look for styles in bright colours or bold patterns to make a style statement. You might also want to look at tuxedos for women, if the wedding you're attending has a black tie dress code.

Julie says: “Yes, you can wear a suit to a wedding. If you feel confident and comfortable in a trouser suit, there are plenty of styles that will be ideal. I suggest trying a softer colour or teaming a grey or navy suit with a patterned blouse or bright top. It’s best to avoid a white trouser suit, unless you are part of the wedding party (and the bride has sanctioned it's ok to wear white), and I wouldn’t wear black either as it’s just too sombre.”

What top to wear with a trouser suit? 

Trouser suits are surprisingly versatile when it comes to different tops that you can wear with them. For an office-appropriate look, opt for a shirt underneath – crisp cotton will make you feel pulled together, or for a softer, more feminine take, try swapping to a silk blouse in a complementary hue. For an on-trend colour drench effect, opt for a top in a similar tone to your suit for head-to-toe cool. At the weekend or for more casual occasions, add a fitted plain or printed tee, finishing your look with trainers.

How should a trouser suit fit a woman? 

When buying a suit, it’s important to consider what cut and style will suit you. It’s easy to get sucked into the current trends but a classic fit will age far better.

Julie Player offers this sage advice when it comes to fit: “The current trend for oversized boxy jackets and wider trousers is a great look if you want a fun and funky outfit, but beware. Trends change, and this look will probably date pretty quickly. I suggest going for a fit that skims your figure, fitting closely on the shoulders and tapering down towards the hips. Trousers that skim the ankle work well with ballet flats or Mary Janes, while wider leg styles look great with heels, or trainers if you want a relaxed look.”

An androgynous double-breasted blazer looks best worn done-up to highlight the cut. This can be a trickier silhouette to wear if you are fuller busted, as getting a fit that doesn't pull is not easy.

A single-breasted blazer is universally flattering and can be worn closed for a streamlined look or open for a more relaxed style. When worn open, try wearing a top in a contrasting colour underneath - this creates a slimming illusion panel by creating a window effect, drawing the eye to the portion of the torso in the open section, which is narrowed by the edges of the jacket.

Our final top tip? When it comes to getting the most out of your trouser suit, fit and fabric are the two things that make it look expensive. While you can't always get high-end fabrics on a tight budget, it is often worth spending a little extra on getting the right fit. Find a great alterations person to help you make your off the peg tailoring, custom-made, by making final tweaks that will give all your trouser suits a perfect finish.

Julie Player

Julie has over 30 years experience in the fashion industry and is a regular contributor to Woman & Home, Woman’s Weekly and Chat magazines, creating engaging fashion and lifestyle content for women of all ages. She also works in the wardrobe department at ITV, dressing the presenters for Good Morning Britain. Aged 57, Julie loves seeking out the most figure-flattering fashion for every occasion. She’s a qualified sustainable fashion expert with a wealth of knowledge of planet-friendly fashion brands and ways to shop more ethically.

Charlie Bell

Charlie is the Deputy Fashion Editor at Future plc across multiple women’s magazines including Woman & Home, Woman and Woman's Own. She bagged her first magazine job in 2009 and has previously written for titles including Stylist, Closer and Dare. Over the years Charlie has embraced anything that was thrown at her from styling celebrities to testing out the best jeans on the high street to writing about must-have beauty buys.With a weakness for a printed midi dress, Charlie is on a mission to shop more sustainably and loves finding new ethical brands and second-hand buys.