It's spring! Our shoulders, toes, and necklines are finally seeing the light of day as we shed heavier layers. When it comes to a seasonal wardrobe switch-up, we love doing the most, in a good way. That means going full-on cheerful in lighter attire — both in a literal and color palette sense. And for us, joyfulness and confidence go hand in hand, so we're kicking the season off with some big boss energy in the form of power suiting. Think of pretty pastel colors like mint green and airy linen fabrics in classic colors and prints, like stripes and shades of beige (not drab in our book!).
Don't worry — these outfits are anything but stiff and dull. This take on tailoring is all about a modern twist, be it a casual sneaker and crop top beneath a blazer for a weekend event or strappy kitten heels and polished jewelry for the office. Think even further out of the box by ditching the blazer altogether, and opt for colorful trousers paired with a tonal oversized button-down shirt (go for the French half-tuck for an even ~cooler~ take). Options are endless! But for now, ease into the look with three of our favorite spring power-suiting looks ahead.
Lightweight Neutrals
Tailored beige separates are as versatile as it gets, and spring calls for lightweight versions like this Old Navy Double-Breasted Linen-Blend Suit Blazer [1] ($65). Add in the matching Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Pleated Taylor Wide-Leg Linen-Blend Trouser Pants [2] ($50) and finish with this A.L.C. Jordana Knit Top [3] ($225) and Aeyde Olga Leather Mules [4] ($375) to keep things fresh.
Linen Stripes
Nothing says the weekend like stripes. Do it the power suiting way with this Old Navy Striped Double-Breasted Linen-Blend Blazer [5] ($65) and coordinating Old Navy High-Waisted Striped Pleated Taylor Linen-Blend Wide-Leg Trouser Suit Pants [6] ($50). Then, keep things chill but sleek with this square-neck Vince Formfitting Jersey Tank [7] ($85) and Nike Daybreak Sneakers [8] ($95).
Tonal Tailoring
You can totally get the power suit vibe without a blazer in the mix. Start with these Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Pleated Taylor Wide-Leg Trouser Suit Pants [9] ($55), then pair this tonal Old Navy Oversized Shirt [10] ($37) — yes, monochromatic! Complete the look with a chunky chain-link necklace, like this Jenny Bird Rodin Chain [11] ($200) and heels like this pair of Reformation Enya Wedge Sandals [12] ($278) — yep, wedges are back!