The 1 Suit Color Every Power Woman Wears With Confidence

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We're convinced every power woman owns a red suit. Whether it's a blazer and skirt set or a full-on pantsuit, this colored ensemble has popped up on ladies such as Amal Clooney, Hillary Clinton, and Kate Middleton. It's hard to miss them when they're rocking this color, and more often than not, the hue is saved for official events and meetings. Why red? To us, the bold color signals confidence and independence, giving the wearer an ability to conquer anything in her path. The power women we came across below all have added a red suit to their closets, so maybe it's time you gave this look a try too.

Amal Clooney
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Amal Clooney

For a United Nations security meeting in Sept. 2017, Amal tucked a pussy-bow blouse into her Bottega Veneta suit. She kept the look professional with taupe accessories — a Michael Kors Collection purse and Manolo Blahnik heels.

Queen Letizia
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Queen Letizia

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the Cervantes Institute Annual Meeting on Oct. 2015. For the event, Queen Letizia wore a long-sleeved red suit with a matching clutch and white pumps.

Hillary Clinton
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Hillary Clinton

At a Girls Inc. luncheon on March 2017, Hillary showed up in a red pantsuit and wore a bright rainbow button-down underneath. Not only did red represent the color of Girls Inc., but it also honored the Day Without a Woman organization.

Queen Maxima
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Queen Maxima

In Sept. 2017, Queen Maxima spoke on stage at a Goalkeepers event. For the talk, she wore a three-piece red suit, effectively commanding the room's attention. She talked about progress against global poverty and disease, sustainable development, and the path to leadership.

Melania Trump
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Melania Trump

For her first trip to Paris as FLOTUS, Melania Trump wore a Christian Dior skirt and blazer set. By wearing the French designer, she paid homage to the country's fashion on her July 2017 visit.

Kate Middleton
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Kate Middleton

For the official opening of The Global Academy in support of Heads Together on April 2017, Kate wore a cherry red Armani skirt suit. Like Amal, the Duchess of Cambridge wore neutral accessories, including her Rupert Sanderson pumps, to let the suit speak for itself.

Theresa May
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Theresa May

For a meeting with President Donald Trump in Sept. 2017, British Prime Minister Theresa May wore a two-piece skirt suit with red pumps. She kept the look colorful with a printed shirt underneath.

Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen Elizabeth II

In July 2010, Queen Elizabeth II went on a tour of Canada. On day four she wore a red suit and a floral-adorned hat as she walked near the Parliament Building.

Michelle Obama
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Michelle Obama

In June 2011, Michelle traveled to Gaborone, Botswana, wearing a Jean Paul Gaultier pantsuit and Tory Burch's Kerala reverse wrap belt. The outfit was a bold color palette for the then-First Lady, who rocked it with confidence.

Princess Diana
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Princess Diana

The power of a red suit can be traced all the way back to April 1985, when Princess Diana herself wore one for a visit to a church in Florence, Italy. This particular ensemble was created by Jasper Conran.

Shop Similar Red Suit Styles Below
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Shop Similar Red Suit Styles Below

Scoop up Moschino's red suit ($413, originally $827) before it officially sells out.

Tahari ASL Pantsuit
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Tahari ASL Pantsuit

This Tahari ASL pantsuit ($180, originally $300) comes in a nice maroon color for those who dislike bright reds.

Michael Kors Collection Blazer
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Michael Kors Collection Blazer

The bright red hue of this Michael Kors Collection crepe blazer ($1,475) sends messages of strength and independence.

Black Halo Pencil Skirt
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Black Halo Pencil Skirt

Not a fan of short skirts? Black Halo's high-waisted pencil skirt ($230) will be your go-to pick.

J.Crew Pants
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J.Crew Pants

J.Crew's slim crop pants ($80) come in regular, petite, and tall fits so everyone can scoop up a pair.

Anthropologie Trouser
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Anthropologie Trouser

Anthropologie's slim trousers ($98) have a 4.0 rating, so we're convinced we need to give them a try.