Karen Millen

Women's Polished Compact Rounded Tailored Jacket

Cropped tailored cut sitting just above the natural waist - the short length is deliberate, designed to work with high-waisted trousers and skirts to create a clean, elongated line through the torso. A structured overlay panel runs across the chest, folding away from the body to create a layered, architectural detail at the front that sets this apart from a standard fitted jacket. High stand collar frames the neck with quiet authority, removing the need for additional neckwear and keeping the overall look sharp and self-contained. Polished silver statement buttons run down the centre front, adding a refined military-inspired note without leaning into costume territory. Viscose-rich fabric with elastane gives a soft drape and cool handfeel that skims the body - it moves with the wearer rather than holding rigid, which keeps the tailored shape comfortable across a full day. The cropped silhouette does something very specific: it draws the eye upward and defines the waist without cinching it. Worn as shown - paired with wide-leg, pleat-front tailored trousers in a matching tone - it reads as a considered co-ord rather than a conventional suit, which is exactly where its strength lies. The stand collar and layered chest panel mean the jacket carries its own structure even when worn open, so there is no need to build the look around what sits underneath. For the office, pair it with a slim-cut trouser and pointed kitten heels to keep the proportion precise. For a formal evening occasion, the same jacket holds its own over a column dress, letting the architectural front detail do the work. This is a piece that suits a woman who dresses with intention - the kind of jacket that looks considered from every angle, not just head-on. | Karen Millen Polished Compact Rounded Tailored Jacket in Red | Size 6 Colour: red