Emilia Wickstead Tailoring: Jackets, Trousers, Skirts and Suits

Emilia Wickstead is best known for dresses, but the Autumn Winter 2026 collection has its strongest tailoring in years. Jackets, trousers and skirts come in matching cloths, so you can wear them as suits, then split them up through the week. Luxury Handbags stocks the full set in the Emilia Wickstead edit.

Quick answer

• The cloths: Prince of Wales check, birdseye suiting, red and green flocked check, and black grain leather.
• The suits: Sorrel Jacket with Alix Trouser, Aelin Jacket with Zeus Skirt, black Chapel Jacket with the Zeus Skirt, the flocked check Chapel with the Ifsa Skirt, and the leather Aelin with the Mavis Skirt.
• The fit: jackets are shaped through the waist and often cropped; trousers are high rise and straight.

The suits

Black and camel Prince of Wales check

The Sorrel Jacket in Black & Camel Prince of Wales Check is single breasted with notched lapels, flap chest pockets and big patch pockets, and the Alix Trouser in Black & Camel Prince of Wales Check is high rise with front pleats and wide turn ups. Wear them together, then wear the jacket with jeans at the weekend.

Red birdseye suiting

The cropped Aelin Jacket in Red Birdseye Suiting has a rounded collar and decorative buttons over a concealed fastening, and the Zeus Skirt in Red Birdseye Suiting is a full midi with soft pleats. It is the brightest suit of the season.

Black birdseye suiting

The Chapel Jacket in Black Birdseye Suiting is cropped with a pointed lapel, and pairs with the Zeus Skirt in Black Birdseye Suiting as well as the straight leg Alban Trouser in Black Birdseye Suiting.

Red and green flocked check

The Chapel Jacket in Red & Green Flocked Check has a notched lapel and flap pockets, and matches the midi Ifsa Skirt in Red & Green Flocked Check. A festive suit that also works as separates.

Black grain leather

The Aelin Jacket in Black Grain Leather and the Mavis Skirt in Black Grain Leather, a midi pencil skirt with a front slit, are in 100% goatskin. Together they make a leather suit; apart, they are two of the most useful pieces in the collection.

Tops to wear with the tailoring

The Emilienne Top in Black & White Prince of Wales Check has a long scarf tie at the neck and tie cuffs. The Reno Knit in black is a fine knitted shirt that sits flat under a jacket.

How the tailoring fits

The jackets are shaped through the waist and several are cropped, so they sit best over high waisted skirts and trousers. Emilia Wickstead cuts ready to wear in UK 4 to UK 18. On the house chart a UK 10 is a US 6, an Italian 42 and a French 38, and the knitwear runs XS to XL. See the Emilia Wickstead size guide for bust, waist and hip measurements.

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Five ways to wear the tailoring

1. The full suit: Sorrel Jacket and Alix Trouser with a white shirt and the Grenda loafer in dark brown.
2. The skirt suit: Chapel Jacket and Zeus Skirt in black with sheer tights and a slingback.
3. Red for the office: the red Aelin Jacket over a black fine knit and black trousers.
4. Leather with knit: the Mavis Skirt with the Barney cardigan.
5. Weekend check: the Sorrel Jacket over jeans and a roll neck.

What is Prince of Wales check?

Prince of Wales check is a British woollen check made of small and large checks layered together, traditionally in black, white and grey. It takes its name from Edward VII, who wore it as Prince of Wales. Emilia Wickstead uses it this season in black and camel, black and white, and black and beige.

Caring for tailoring

Hang jackets on wide, shaped hangers. Brush wool and suiting after wear and rest them a day between wears. Dry clean sparingly. For the leather pieces, keep away from heat and treat with a leather conditioner once a season.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Emilia Wickstead make suits?

Yes. Autumn Winter 2026 has matching jackets, trousers and skirts in Prince of Wales check, birdseye suiting, flocked check and grain leather, designed to be worn as suits.

What is birdseye suiting?

Birdseye is a classic tailoring weave with a tiny dotted pattern. Emilia Wickstead uses a wool blend birdseye for jackets, skirts, trousers and dresses this season.

Are Emilia Wickstead jackets cropped?

Several are. The Aelin and Chapel jackets are cropped and shaped at the waist, while the Sorrel Jacket is longer with patch pockets.

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