How to Style a Suit
The 1 Trend You're Afraid to Try Is Actually Easy to Master
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There's still a part of us that tenses up every time we hear the term "women's suit." Dark, ill-fitting, and — ugh — even skirted options immediately come to mind, and while Hillary Clinton has managed to make the structured set work for her, we were unsure if we could ever pull it off.
But when we noticed a ton of cool, colorful options popping up on the red carpet, at Fashion Week, and on Instagram, we began to reconsider. With all this inspiration in our reach, the idea of wearing one started to seem a lot less daunting — and a lot less stuffy, too.
Scroll through for a few ideas on how to give the pantsuit a fashion-forward twist, and then check out other work-appropriate ensembles inspired by the fashion crowd.
1 Look For Something With a Subtle Pattern to Add a Little Spice
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2 Keep Things Cool and Classy With Longer-Length Shorts
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3 An All-White Look Is Crisp, Is Clean, and Works For Every Season
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4 Give Off a Fierce Fashion-Girl Vibe With an Oversize Option
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5 Pants Don't Have to Be Slim Fit and Tapered — Flares Are a Great Way to Make a Statement
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6 No Shirt? No Problem. Just Add a Bodychain Like Jennifer Aniston
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7 A Buttoned-Up Black Suit Sans Shirt Is Just as Sexy as a Low-Cut LBD
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8 The Same Goes For a White Option!
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9 Give a Preppy Tweed Skirt Suit a Modern Twist by Pairing It With a Turtleneck, a Hat, and Booties
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10 Follow Naomi Watts's Lead and Add a Thin Black Belt For a Little Flair
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11 Have Some Fun by Pairing a Navy Set With a Lace Ruffled Top
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12 A Deep Green Is a Great Way to Add Color Without Rocking Something Superbright
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13 Think Suits Can't Be Casual? Think Again! Dress Yours Down in the Warmer Weather With a T-Shirt and Sandals
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14 Have Some Fun With a Polka-Dot Print
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15 Show Off Your Quirky-Cool Style With a Striped Set
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16 Don't Be Afraid to Colorblock! Mix and Match Red With Pink
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17 Get Into the Seasonal Spirit With a Velvet 2-Piece
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18 A Choker Gives This Classic Look a Little Bit of Edge
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19 Skirt Suits Should Be Tailored to Hit Above the Knee, Helping to Elongate Your Legs
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20 Add a Necktie or Pussybow Blouse to Take This Menswear-Inspired Look to the Next Level
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21 A Tailored Tartan 3-Piece Can Be Extremely Chic. Add a Pop of Color With a Bright Pair of Pumps
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22 Ditch Your Crisp White Shirt For Something Blue or Even Chambray
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23 Zendaya's All-Gray Look Is an Elevated Way to Take On a Current Trend: the Groutfit!
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24 As For Outerwear, Cover Up Your Jacket With a Long Wool Coat
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25 A Dark Tweed Option Will Keep You Nice and Warm Throughout the Winter
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