Compact Stretch & PU Tipped Crop Tailored Jacket

Cropped at the hip with a tailored fit that follows the body without pulling - the stretch composition gives it a cool, smooth handfeel and allows it to move with you rather than against you. PU-tipped hem and cuff detailing adds a sharp, structured contrast to the suiting fabric - a considered finish that reads as intentional rather than decorative. High, stand-away collar with an asymmetric lapel detail that sits close to the neck and adds architectural interest at the neckline. Single-breasted button fastening runs down the front placket, with polished buttons that sit flush and neat against the body. Crop length sits just at the hip - precise enough to work over high-waisted tailoring, and short enough to avoid any bulk when layering. The jacket's cropped silhouette does something specific: it creates a natural waist definition without any nipping or seaming, simply by ending at the right point. That PU trim at the hem and cuffs holds the shape in place and gives the whole piece a finished, almost architectural edge. The stretch in the fabric means it sits flat across the back and shoulders without any of the stiffness you'd expect from a tailored piece at this weight. Worn as the model does here - over wide-leg pleated trousers with a high-neck underlayer and pointed kitten heels - it reads as a considered, complete outfit. The underlayer at the neck is a particularly sharp move, echoing the jacket's own high collar for a layered effect that doesn't look accidental. For the office, pair with a fluid midi skirt and block-heel mules. For an evening engagement, the same jacket works over a sleek column dress, letting the PU tipping carry the interest. | Karen Millen Women's Compact Stretch & PU Tipped Crop Tailored Jacket in Black | Size: 10