Tara Sutaria is making a case for the blazer to do a lot more than sit neatly over a pair of trousers.
For her latest look, the actor stepped out in a fitted beige blazer that lands somewhere between boardroom tailoring and a very short dress. Cut close to the body, with defined shoulders, notched lapels and dark buttons, the jacket keeps the silhouette polished without looking overly corporate. A glimpse of black shorts underneath breaks up the expanse of beige and gives the look a little more attitude.
Bringing the boss-lady attitude, Tara, who has been promoting her upcoming flick, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, wore narrow black sunglasses, the kind that immediately recall late-1990s and early-2000s minimalism. She wore them along with oversized black-and-gold interlocking C earrings from Chanel. Pointed black pumps extend the leg and keep the whole thing firmly in fashion-editorial territory.
Tara’s hair was slicked back and tucked away from her face. It played perfectly with her sharp tailoring. Nothing competes with the clothes, which is precisely why the look works.
She chose a restrained colour palette: oatmeal with hints of black. But this is not the soft, beige-on-beige version of quiet luxury that has dominated celebrity dressing for seasons. Sutaria’s styling is more precise and slightly colder. The sunglasses are severe, the tailoring is structured and the mini hem brings a flash of provocation to an otherwise buttoned-up outfit.
It is a familiar fashion formula. Take a classic menswear blazer, remove the trousers, sharpen the shoulders and add a pair of tiny sunglasses. Wear it with a pair of micro shorts or a skirt. Suddenly, the office uniform becomes something much more playful. Do keep in mind, that the shoes are where you can really mess with the mood. Pumps keep it polished, loafers make it more androgynous, while strappy heels push the mini silhouette further into evening territory. Add knee-high boots and suddenly the same blazer feels less boardroom, more downtown.
Sutaria’s look is less about dressing down tailoring than making it feel just a little dangerous.