Attending the UK premiere of After The Hunt at the BFI London Film Festival last month, Julia Roberts took her love for crisp tailoring and power dressing to new heights by stepping out in a tuxedo – and her sharp suiting is about to influence all our partywear looks this festive season.
We’ve come to know and love the suited and booted style Julia rocks on the red carpet, and this outfit was no different. Quintessentially Julia, she styled a crisp white shirt with an oversized black tuxedo, whose super high waist, barrel leg shape, and cropped blazer created a fun and fashion-forward silhouette.
But while the outfit was well-tailored, she didn’t go overly smart with her styling. For a feminine touch, she left the shirt unbuttoned at the collar and layered on a handful of dainty pearl and gold necklaces to bring elegance and femininity to the style. We love the end look as an alternative to statement dresses and gowns this season.
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A barrel leg shape gives these trousers a similar oversized look to Julia's, with a tapered hem creating volume without overwhelming the frame.
This cropped blazer from RIXO has a lovely structured look to it, thanks to the nipped-in hem. The statement lapels echo Julia's look. Perfect for pairing with high-waisted trousers or over dresses.
A mix of gold and silver tones gives this necklace a look that emulates that of Julia's, with the layered style being perfect for adding a feminine touch this season. An affordable jewellery option, you can pair this with everything from t-shirts to tailored looks.
A flattering high waist and barrel leg shape give these M&S trousers a very similar look to Julia's pair, with the versatile shape and tone making them a staple piece of partywear.
Balance out fuller trouser shapes with jackets that highlight or nip in at the waist. The shrunken silhouette of this design helps to create a more fitted look on top and stops your figure looking overwhelmed.
A white shirt is a wardrobe classic and can be styled for all manner of occasions. From smart suiting to pairing well with jeans, a button-up is a staple that won't date.
A pair of patent heels finished off Julia's outfit perfectly, with their sleek shape balancing out the slouchy, oversized fit of her tailoring.
Playing with scale is a great way of reinventing classic outfits, such as women's tuxedos and gives a fresh spin on a timeless look. While we might generally think of tailored, straight-leg trousers for smarter occasions, borrowing a trending denim shape, the barrel leg and infusing it with a polished finish, is a great way of updating tailored looks.
We also love Julia’s approach to accessorising, with her layered necklaces adding femininity to the androgynous look. It’s a small but impactful detail, especially with the mixed metal tones and pearl details..
