Ralph Lauren SS27 brings a relaxed mood to dressing up

At NYFW, Ralph Lauren paired everyday denim with ornate jackets and gave eveningwear a softer, more relaxed feel.

Your favorite jeans probably have more evening plans in them than you think. For Spring/Summer 2027, Ralph Lauren paired dark denim with a cropped, feather-trimmed velvet jacket and sent white cargo pants out with colorful brocade. It’s the kind of styling that gets you mentally rearranging your closet before the show is over.

The collection brought that playful approach, finding fresh possibilities in clothes we already know. Even when the pieces leaned elaborate, the styling gave them an ease that felt inviting.

*All photos from Ralph Lauren official website and Instagram pages*

Your dressy jacket can come out more often

A corset with chinos captured that idea neatly. So did the embellished jackets and jeans, which brought a casual confidence to pieces you might otherwise save for a special invitation.

The brand also made space for a cable-knit cardigan over a white Oxford shirt, while loose trousers and scarves worn low at the waist gave the collection a relaxed rhythm. These were familiar pieces with enough personality in the styling to keep things interesting.

There’s an approachable thought underneath those combinations. If you’ve ever bought a beautiful jacket and then struggled to find an occasion for it, wearing it with your everyday pants suddenly seems like a very good option.

Even the eveningwear loosened up

A navy sequined tank dress fell into fringe over trousers, while an embroidered velvet robe brought a softer mood to the evening looks. Lauren also gave full-skirted dresses a deliberately rumpled finish and used painted treatments to create an aged appearance on rich fabrics.

The dress over trousers was especially interesting because it opened up another possibility for an evening piece. You could appreciate the sparkle while also thinking about how differently the dress might work with something else underneath.

There’s room to get comfortable

Low heels with ribbon details, updated Ralph Bags, and the roomy new Madison Bag rounded out the collection. Sharp trouser suits added another option for anyone who prefers a more structured outfit.

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A low heel or a generous bag is easy to appreciate when you’re thinking about where an outfit will take you and how long you’ll actually want to wear it.

For all its elaborate touches, Ralph Lauren SS27’s most relatable idea came down to getting more adventurous with what goes with what, starting with the jeans you were probably going to wear anyway.

See the entire collection here:

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