If there is a garment capable of replacing the blazer as the temperatures rise, that is the long tailored waistcoat. Elegant, lightweight and highly flattering, it adds structure to the look without adding extra layers, making it ideal for hot days.
Queen Letizia Ortiz confirmed it during her visit to Jerez de la Frontera, where temperatures exceeded 34 degrees. She chose a design in a delicate light blue shade, in a slim fit cut, sleeveless and with front buttons, which she paired with a top and wide-leg trousers in the same color, achieving a monochromatic, sophisticated and very modern look.
The monochrome look of Letizia Ortiz proves that tailoring is also for summer
For her visit to Jerez de la Frontera, where she participated in the annual meeting of center directors of the Cervantes Institute, the queen opted for a sophisticated and fresh styling, ideal for facing the high temperatures. The monarch debuted a long tailor-inspired waistcoat in a delicate pale blue shade, almost white, a sleeveless piece with a slim fit, four front buttons and side pockets that slim the silhouette and replace the traditional blazer.
She paired it with a basic top and wide trousers in the same color, creating an elegant monochrome look that reinforces one of the moment’s major trends: lightweight tailoring for hot days. The ensemble demonstrates that tailoring is not exclusive to autumn or winter and that it can also be a chic and functional option during the summer.
Letizia completed the styling with white accessories — handbag and low-heeled babies shoes — and a gold-link necklace, proving that, oftentimes, less is more when it comes to building a sophisticated look.
Why gold jewelry is the best complement for this kind of looks
One of Letizia’s styling triumphs was the choice of accessories. To break the sobriety of the pale blue ensemble, she added a golden-link necklace by Bárbara Goenaga and gold-plated earrings from PDPAOLA, two pieces that brought light and modernity without overloading the outfit.
Gold jewelry is the perfect complement for looks in light tones such as white, ivory, sky blue, or beige, as it creates a warm, sophisticated contrast. They also instantly elevate any minimalist outfit and allow you to do without prints or bulky accessories. If the look is monochromatic, like Letizia’s, a chain necklace or gold hoops are enough to give it personality and a touch of contemporary elegance.
How to style the long tailored waistcoat this summer
One of the great advantages of this garment is its versatility. It can be worn as the centerpiece of the look, buttoned up like a top, or open over a camisole or a light shirt.
When paired with dress trousers, denim, or even tailoring shorts, the long waistcoat achieves that perfect balance between elegance and freshness. In neutral tones like white, beige, light blue, or ivory, it also becomes a timeless investment that transcends trends.
