Collection: THE SOUL

How THE SOUL dresses

Tailoring comes first. The Laurent V-Neck Blazer is a black tuxedo-style jacket with a satin V lapel, a peplum waist and flap pockets, sold with the Laurent Straight Pants, which have a pressed crease and a full-length leg. The Vesper Straight Double Breasted Wool Blend Blazer, the Vesper Straight Button Wool Blend Vest and the Vesper Straight Side Pocket Wool Blend Floor Length Pants form a three-piece; Sunbeam does the same in cotton blend and Margot in poly silk. Outerwear includes the Elise Collared Trench Coat, the Soren Notched Lapel Trench Coat and the Olivia Straight Square Shoulder Tweed Jacket.

The dresses are where the brand turns romantic. The Aven Bishop Sleeve Maxi Dress is black floral lace with a high scalloped neckline, bishop sleeves and a ribbon waist; the Lys Strapless Maxi Dress is a lace column with a bow at the bandeau. The Leira High Neck Maxi Dress, the Noble Sheath Turtle Neck Poly Silk Ankle Length Dress and the Rosa Sheath High Neck Lace Ankle Length Dress are the covered evening options. Shirts range from the Desert Straight Peter Pan Collar Linen Shirt to the Serene Straight Scarf Neck Cashmere Shirt.

Suits and separates

Pieces sharing a name are a suit: Laurent, Vesper, Sunbeam, Margot, Rachel, Jasmine, Euphony and others each give a blazer plus pants, often with a vest or skirt. Buy the set or split it across the tops, pants and skirts collections at MEAN BLVD. Fabrics named in the titles include wool blend, poly silk, linen, cotton, tweed and cashmere, so there are suits for both seasons.

When to wear it

THE SOUL is tagged for the office first, then going out, anniversaries, Women's Day, graduations and formal events. A blazer with matching pants covers arms and legs in a way that suits Gulf workplaces and dinners; the high-neck and bishop-sleeve maxi dresses do the same for evening. Browse the modest edit for more pieces with that coverage.

How does THE SOUL fit?

Blazers are structured with a defined shoulder; the hourglass styles nip the waist, the straight styles do not. Pants sit at the natural waist with a straight or wide leg and floor length, so plan for a heel or a hem alteration. Check the size chart on each product page and size a suit from the blazer first.

How should I style it?

Wear a suit with the Desert Straight Peter Pan Collar Linen Shirt for day and a camisole for evening; add one of the floral belts, such as the Sunveil Floral Polyester Belt, to break a single-color look. The lace maxis need only a plain heel.

Where else should I look?

For matched looks across labels, see co-ord sets, and for more long dresses, the dresses collection at MEAN BLVD.