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 [1], 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 [2], and on Instagram, we began to reconsider. With all this inspiration [3] 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 [4] inspired by the fashion crowd.

Look For Something With a Subtle Pattern to Add a Little Spice

Keep Things Cool and Classy With Longer-Length Shorts

An All-White Look Is Crisp, Is Clean, and Works For Every Season

Give Off a Fierce Fashion-Girl Vibe With an Oversize Option

Pants Don't Have to Be Slim Fit and Tapered — Flares Are a Great Way to Make a Statement

No Shirt? No Problem. Just Add a Bodychain Like Jennifer Aniston

A Buttoned-Up Black Suit Sans Shirt Is Just as Sexy as a Low-Cut LBD

The Same Goes For a White Option!

Give a Preppy Tweed Skirt Suit a Modern Twist by Pairing It With a Turtleneck, a Hat, and Booties

Follow Naomi Watts's Lead and Add a Thin Black Belt For a Little Flair

Have Some Fun by Pairing a Navy Set With a Lace Ruffled Top

A Deep Green Is a Great Way to Add Color Without Rocking Something Superbright

Think Suits Can't Be Casual? Think Again! Dress Yours Down in the Warmer Weather With a T-Shirt and Sandals

Have Some Fun With a Polka-Dot Print

Show Off Your Quirky-Cool Style With a Striped Set

Don't Be Afraid to Colorblock! Mix and Match Red With Pink

Get Into the Seasonal Spirit With a Velvet 2-Piece

A Choker Gives This Classic Look a Little Bit of Edge

Skirt Suits Should Be Tailored to Hit Above the Knee, Helping to Elongate Your Legs

Add a Necktie or Pussybow Blouse to Take This Menswear-Inspired Look to the Next Level

A Tailored Tartan 3-Piece Can Be Extremely Chic. Add a Pop of Color With a Bright Pair of Pumps

Ditch Your Crisp White Shirt For Something Blue or Even Chambray

Zendaya's All-Gray Look Is an Elevated Way to Take On a Current Trend: the Groutfit!

As For Outerwear, Cover Up Your Jacket With a Long Wool Coat

A Dark Tweed Option Will Keep You Nice and Warm Throughout the Winter