For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional.

I’m not particularly a fan of the way they’ve got this styled… but considering the really positive reviews (from one woman, looking for a “jacket to channel Coco Chanel:” “This. Is. It.”), as well as the reports that it was mostly sold out in stores, I think this suit is a winner. I like the three-quarter sleeves, the rounded collar, and the fact that it does look a lot like a Chanel, but without the boxiness.  The jacket (Fringed Tweed Jacket) is $178, and the skirt (Fringed Tweed Skirt) is $88, but today you can take 25% off two full-price items (or 40% off 3+ full price items) with code STYLEIT.  (So: if you just buy the suit it comes to $199, and if you buy the suit + a third full-price piece the suit comes to $159.) [Read more...]

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional.

I think this Alexandre Plokhov suit looks very modern yet still traditional — I could see some serious power brokers wearing this suit. I like the interesting zippers on the sleeves, the very straight legs of the suit, and almost slouchy look to the blazer — after so many painted-on peplum looks it’s kind of a pleasant change. The blazer (Alexandre Plokhov One-Button Zip Sleeve Blazer) is $1,865, and the pants (Alexandre Plokhov Side Tab Slim Trousers) are $860, both at Barney’s. [Read more...]

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a checked plum suit before, and I kind of love it. It’s traditional but it isn’t, it’s colorful but dark, and it’s just generally a gorgeous suit. I love the dress that goes with it, too — it looks flattering yet 100% work appropriate. The jacket (Reiss Raffy-Jon Check One Button Jacket) is $425, the dress (Reiss Matilda-Jon Fitted Dress) is $360, and the trousers (Reiss Esther-Jon Straight Leg Plaid Trousers) are $230, all at Reiss. [Read more...]

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional.

This cool reverse-lapel jacket caught my eye over at The Limited, as well as the interesting notched-hem skirt. First, the good: I think the reversed lapel looks really cool and modern, but still “reads” conservative suit. Plus, there are a lot of bottoms that seem to match the jacket — flare pants (pictured above), bootcut pants, and then the skirt. I have mixed feelings about the skirt — on the pro side, slits are supposed to be a hot trend right now. I forget where I saw that reported, but my reaction was to roll my eyes and think of all the times I’ve unwittingly flashed far too much leg (or, joy, support garments) with a slit in my skirt — so it isn’t surprising that I’m hesitant about slits.  Still, these seem to be pretty demure, as far as slits go.  Again on the plus side: The Limited is having a great sale on suiting right now, where if you buy one you get one free with jackets, pants and skirts. The jacket (Reverse-Lapel Jacket) is $118, and the skirt (Notched-Hem Pencil Skirt) is $49.90, but with the promotion you’d only pay $118. [Read more...]