The” Business Suit of Today” has come a very long way since its first incarnation. When women started wearing the “power suit” (truth be told-) it was pretty boring and not at all fashionable. Women were walking around in the standard navy blue or black single breasted suit with a flat front pencil skirt that hit below the knee. I can’t quite put my finger on who or when this all evolved- I can only say THANK GOODNESS it did. The business suit of today has style, fashion, and flair. It can speak volumes about you as a professional and as an individual. Below I have spotlighted some suits that give you a range from conservative as in the red Valentino to the ultra hip suit by Temperley of London. Let your conscious and your “good taste” be your guide when choosing a suit for your given profession. The rule is usually the more creative a field you are working in the more “leeway” you have in the cut , color and detail.
Here are a few rules that no matte what your “suit status” you will absolutely want to consider when purchasing.
•1. FABRICATION: More than an other item in your wardrobe your suit should be made of a fabric that does not wrinkle. Translation: Put down anything made of linen or rayon.
•2. FIT: The suit should fit perfectly in all the right places: (shoulders, back, arm length and hip). If you must decide between a size that is a bit big versus a size that is a bit snug -opt out for the larger size. Tailors have an easier time taking-in than letting out.
•3. OPTIONS: If the suit comes with a matching pant-BUY IT!
•4. SKIRT: The perfect skirt length for just about every woman is at or just above the knee.
•5. COST: Buy the best quality you can afford.
•6. Accessories can change the entire look of the most basic suit. Use them in good taste to convey your own unique style.
- Valentino
- Christian Dior

DKNY

Temperley of London

Halle Berry (Suited Up) for the Women in Entertainment Breakfast. Halle made a perfect seleciton with this simple yet chic suit for the event!