Womens Tailoring

Shop matching blazers and trousers for the office

The Ava Blazer gives women's workwear a firmer point of view, with a longline cut, structured shoulder and wide notched lapel in crisp, matte merino suiting. The Ava Pleated Trouser falls from a mid-rise waist through three front pleats into a wide, straight leg. Across navy pinstripe, espresso and taupe, the same cut develops three distinct personalities. Together, women's blazers and women's trousers form a handsome alliance; apart, the pieces lead confident lives of their own.

Workwear shirting, blouses and knitwear

Shirts, blouses and knitwear may be the second women's workwear layer, but never the second thought. The Camilla Shirt brings liquid intelligence in lightweight striped silk, lending ease beneath structured tailoring. The Classic Shirt keeps its thoughts neatly organised in fine Spanish-woven cotton poplin, ready for sharper combinations. The Florence Blouse adds softness in fluid fabric, right at home beneath a blazer. The Cass Merino Roll Neck brings fine-gauge warmth to cooler days, while the Eloise Cardigan adds light cashmere luxury when the jacket stays on the chair.

Skirts and tailored trousers for the working week

Skirts and trousers give the working wardrobe its range, shifting proportion, movement and mood in a single move. The Pamela Skirt takes the fluid route, falling straight to mid-calf in fluid Japanese cady and pairing easily with close knitwear or loose shirting. The Lottie Skirt answers with more structure, its full length shaped by open pleats. The high-waisted Perriand Trouser changes the register again in lustrous silk dupioni. The New Marella Trouser brings things back to a cleaner line, falling wide and straight in crisp satin-back crepe.

Finish the look with jackets and footwear

The working wardrobe finds its edge in the pieces that face the room and meet the street. Pull a wool top coat over the Lottie Blazer, then choose your footwear according to the day's demands, from the level-headed stride of loafers to the cleaner punctuation of slingbacks.

Visit a P. Johnson womenswear showroom

Let's make this personal. Visit our showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or internationally to try the women’s workwear collection, talk through what you are looking for and find the cuts, cloths and proportions that feel right to you. 

How should a tailored workwear blazer fit through the shoulders?

The shoulder seam should sit cleanly at your natural shoulder line, with no pulling, collapsing or excess fabric. It should feel clean and secure while still allowing comfortable movement.

Are the Ava Blazer and Ava Pleated Trouser sold as a separate suit set?

They are sold separately, so you can choose the size you need in each piece and wear them together or independently.

Can I have my P Johnson workwear hemmed or altered to fit?

Yes. P Johnson’s in-house tailors can adjust the fit, including trouser and skirt lengths. Visit a showroom for fitting advice and alteration options.

Which fabrics work best for women's workwear in Australian summers?

Get in touch with breathable lightweight fabrics such as linen and cotton. Silk shirting and fine-gauge knits also layer comfortably for women's workwear in Australia when air conditioning gets overzealous.