HOW TO STYLE WOMEN’S SUITS
THE TAILORING EDIT:
The suit has become a solid foundation in womenswear styling. Why? Tailoring is a deliberate departure from casual style and an antidote to microtrends. It’s streamlined, cool, sharp, and it doesn’t have an expiry date. Now that’s something we can get on board with.
In 2023, tailoring is looking a little different. Suiting is now so central in our wardrobes that there’s a different look for every mood. And the possibilities are endless. For the office? It’s all about classic, sleek, timeless styles. For the party? We’re going all in with bold energy and statement looks. And as for the key trends this season, we’ll be getting into it with deconstructed suits, cult classics and ultra-loud looks. From Alexander McQueen to Vivienne Westwood, this is how to style up suits this season.
1. THE SKIRT SUIT
The late Lee’s gothic lens? It still works. A perennial disruptor in the fashion world, Alexander McQueen’s take on tailoring is always subversive. And for SS23, the brand has delivered big time with a jacket-inspired skirt, skull-studded accessories and high-energy lapels. Looking for some drama? A pair of platforms and a chain-heavy bag have you covered. Team the jet-black tailoring with a hit of freshness with a crisp, white button down and you have the ultimate monochrome fit.
2. THE DRESSED UP SUIT
Although this back-to-black Prada look isn’t technically a suit, it is one of our favourite takes on tailoring this season. Timeless and chic, the Re-Nylon jacket mixes heavy duty outerwear with delicate tailored cuffs. Wear with sheer shirting and tailored shorts for a style that blurs the lines between traditional femininity and sleek cool. And for a finishing touch? Add their cult Leather Slingbacks and Triangle Shoulder Bag.
3. THE TARTAN SUIT
Looking for that all-eyes-on-you affect? Vivienne Westwood have you covered. Decked out in head-to-toe heritage tartan, it’s an ultra-loud pick complete with wild colourways that set the suit on fire. Into checks? Go all in on cult appeal with a matching mini bag and tie the tartan together with Alexander McQueen’s buckled heels. After all, there are few guarantees in the fashion world, but one thing’s for sure: Vivienne Westwood’s die-hard punk aesthetic will never go out of style.