Model wear Casely-Hayford relaxed suit in Navy.

Relaxed tailoring in London

A suit doesn’t need to sit close to feel sharp. Relaxed tailoring shifts the proportions through the jacket and trouser, creating a different kind of presence. Softer in construction, easier in movement, but no less considered. There’s confidence in the volume. At Casely-Hayford, relaxed tailoring combines precision construction with soft structure and fluid proportions, tailored to move naturally with you through any occasion. For those seeking a more personalised approach, our made-to-measure service allows these relaxed silhouettes to be refined to your individual proportions and preferences.
Groom wears Casely-Hayford relaxed tailoring suit in black, black and white image.

Relaxed Proportions

Relaxed tailoring changes the relationship between the body and the garment. During a consultation, our style advisers work closely with you to understand how you want tailoring to feel and move, guiding you through silhouette, proportion and fabrication. The jacket sits with ease through the shoulder and chest, while the trouser carries a fuller line and cleaner break. The result is a silhouette that feels composed without appearing rigid. Nothing is oversized for effect. Every proportion is deliberate. Volume creates shape, movement and presence differently to traditional close-cut tailoring.
Groom wears Casely-Hayford relaxed evening suit in black.

Soft Structure

Relaxed tailoring relies on construction that feels lighter and more natural to wear. Jackets are designed with softened canvassing, reduced padding and a more fluid drape, allowing the cloth to move freely with the body. The balance remains precise, but the overall feel is less formal and more instinctive. This softer approach creates tailoring that feels effortless while maintaining the integrity and sophistication of traditional craftsmanship, an approach that translates naturally into modern eveningwear and contemporary black tie dressing.
The James wear Casely-Hayford Relaxed suit.

FABRIC & MOVEMENT

Cloth plays a defining role in relaxed tailoring. The way a fabric falls, moves and responds to the body shapes the silhouette as much as the cut itself. We work with lightweight wool suiting, textured blends, washed finishes, crepes and fluid fabrics sourced from leading mills in the UK, Italy and Japan. These materials bring softness, depth and ease to the silhouette, allowing relaxed tailoring to feel refined without restriction.
Model wears Casely-Hayford relaxed suit in navy paired with white t-shirt.

STYLING RELAXED TAILORING

Relaxed tailoring offers versatility across formal and everyday dressing. Pieces can be worn traditionally as a complete suit or separated into softer combinations that feel more casual and contemporary. Relaxed jackets sit naturally alongside knitwear, jersey and shirting, while fuller trousers create balance and movement throughout the silhouette. The approach reflects a modern way of dressing, tailored but never constrained, and increasingly relevant for contemporary wedding suits.
Charlie Casely-Hayford wears Arlo suit in brown paired with knit.

THE CASELY-HAYFORD APPROACH

At Casely-Hayford, relaxed tailoring reflects our philosophy of combining traditional tailoring principles with a more progressive silhouette. Precision remains at the centre of the process, but the outcome feels softer, easier and more adaptable to modern life. The balance between structure and fluidity allows each piece to feel considered without appearing overworked.

Explore relaxed tailoring at our Chiltern Street store in London, where our style advisers can guide you through silhouette, fabrication and styling. Whether introducing softer proportions into your wardrobe or building a complete tailored look, our approach focuses on ease, movement and individuality.

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