Yes, after years of being pretty dull and boring ( I love trousers but haven’t worn a trouser suit since 2004) they are back with a vengeance.
The good thing, or the bad if you have no clue how to individualise, is that there is so much scope on which one to choose and how to wear. They veer from being reminiscent of the 80’s power driven business woman to the soft and flowing and very feminine.
Too much choice? Here are some pointers:
1. Soften a traditional suit with lace or silk. A ruffled neckline or a print will work well too.
2. Short jackets need flared trousers unless you have no hips. Look at your rear view. How large is your bottom? If too much is on show, stick to a skirt suit.
3. If you are trendy, and of course you are, then peg trousers should show ankle and be worn with high heels. I’ve teamed mine with a shorter, shaped jacket with a wide shoulderline to balance but a blazer would also work. I never thought I would ‘get’ this look but after trying it, I love it.
4. If you love the power dressing look, opt for a severely tailored suit, perhaps double breasted if you don’t have much of a chest. There are plenty around looking like they have come straight from Savile Row and these will need a longer length jacket. You’ll also need a smart belt and stiffish leather bag to carry it off. If you don’t like high heels, this style will suit a brogue or flat shoe much better than your other options.
5. Colour is important. Vivienne Westwood has suits in shocking pink! I’m not suggesting you go that far but you can skip dark colours unless your industry requires it or you need authority in your workplace. There are a host of beiges, greys and pastels which can work really well for Spring/Summer or opt for royal blue ( Christopher Kane) or white.
6. Lastly you can mix jackets and trousers for a more casual effect as long as the fabric and shapes coordinate together.
Experiment. You might be surprised. I was.
Illustrated - Karen Millen at ASOS.com £110 trousers £180 Jacket
