Suit of the Week: Rabanne
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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. Also: we just updated our big roundup for the best women's suits of 2026!
I'm not sure we've ever featured a zebra print suit like this one from Rabanne here before! (I just checked: we have not! But we did feature these zebra print heels recently (still available and still fabulous!) and I think I noticed this suit back then.
Now: will most working women have cause to wear a velvet zebra print suit on a regular basis? No, you probably will not unless you're starring in Bravo reunion episode (#goals). But I can see this working surprisingly well for presentations, creative industries, fashion-adjacent offices, or anyone whose work benefits from a bit of memorable flair. And honestly, I suspect the separates would have a lot of longevity styled on their own.
The blazer is $2190, and the pants are $1490, both exclusive to NET-A-PORTER.
Sales of note for 5/15:
- Nordstrom – 3800+ items in “new markdowns” — I kind of wonder if they've started marking down stuff for their Half-Yearly sale that usually starts the week before Memorial Day. Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
- Alexis Bittar – Vault sale! 100s of re-issued archival styles up to 70% off, plus 25% off all full-price styles too
- Ann Taylor – Extra 40% off sale
- Boden – Up to 50% off with new styles added
- J.Crew – 40% off your purchase and 50% off dresses
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 20% off orders over $125
- Lands' End – Up to 60% off sitewide + extra 60% off sale and clearance
- Loft – 50% off your purchase, and 5/15 only: take 60% off the LOFT Versa collection
- Mango – Weekend exclusive, 30% off everything, and free shipping with $260+
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Supergoop – 20% off sitewide + free Glow Stick (also, free shipping with $50+)
- Talbots – Extra 40% +15% off all markdowns, plus Summer Fridays One Day Sale (5/15), $19.50 pocket tees and $29.50 relaxed chino shorts.
- Theory – 25% off sitewide
- TOCCIN – 30% off select items with code! (You can't stack codes, but on full price items try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off!)
- Vivrelle – Looking to own less stuff but still try trends? Use code CORPORETTE for a free month, and borrow high-end designer clothes and bags!
I need to assemble some outfits for a 3-day trip that is happening pretty last minute and which is not really my usual “scene.” Please give me all your ideas for daytime and evening outfits for the F1 race weekend in Monaco next month. We will have mornings free to wander around Monaco, then will be on a yacht for the actual races in the afternoon (I believe you can watch from the boat… not sure of the specifics but I personally will not be in the actual race corral or whatever that is called), then dinners are either on the boat or in town at a restaurant. And I think there will be some time at the casino in the evenings. What would you wear? Assume a hefty budget but no more than $1k per item. TIA!
No advice but wow, are you living in a James Bond movie or something?
Hah, no, but got invited through spouse’s work.
I’m imagining you flying on a private jet, and I am hoping you have a fabulous outfit for the jet as well. Have a great time!
+1! This sounds amazing.
+3. Sounds amazing! Have a wonderful trip!
OMG, what a dream. I think this is where expensive ‘Resort Wear’ comes in… I would just copy The White Lotus, tbh.
I feel like you need this caftan though – https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/camilla-plunging-v-neck-printed-linen-caftan-0400026470872.html?dwvar_0400026470872_size=Medium%2FLarge&dwvar_0400026470872_color=THE+CALL+OF+CATALONIA&site_refer=CSE_GGLPLA%3AWomens_Dresses%3ACamilla&country=US¤cy=USD&CSE_CID=SAKS_G_PLA_Women%27s+Dresses_Baseline%3ASAKS_G_PLA_Women%27s+Dresses_Baseline_Women%27s+Dresses&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23019486849&gbraid=0AAAAADO6JtSRD7ektvdUeG1B7SwyK46Ga&gclid=CjwKCAjwt7XQBhBkEiwAtStpp7nDG7FojuvJjx3GRJkYe7vys3WCGTmO8nMLjNj8rurMET1X83B_0hoCbu8QAvD_BwE
Link in mod, but I feel like you need gorgeous, flowy caftans. If you go to Saks, the brand ‘Camilla’ is what I’m thinking.
I would also channel The White Lotus fashion vibes… lots of flowy fabulous clothes.
+1 I immediately go to gorgeous flowing caftans or maxi dresses. Or linen pants with embellished tops.
OP here -thanks, this brand looks like it’s perfect for the occasion.
I feel like this suit wouldn’t be the worst choice.
Agree. If not now, when?
tbh I would go early and shop there, unless you are a hard-to-fit size. Resortwear abounds and with your price point you could easily shop for what the locals are wearing.
-As far as exploring around Monaco by day on your own, we found it to be a total tourist trap; people were wearing everything from shorts and tees, to linen dresses, to complete influencer-photoshoot-drama. Linen dress and flat sandals would be my pick. Monaco is super hilly.
-Casino, we did not go in, but stopped by to watch — many of the women were wearing slinky evening wear, think How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days yellow dress slinky.
Ah, wish I could get there early but we’re tight on time.
Re: exploring Monaco – it has never been on my list of dream destinations and honestly have very little idea what to expect… wondering if it’d be worth it to rent a car and explore a little more afield.
Honestly, if you’re going to spend this much money on luxury-event clothes, I’d go to a stylist or personal shopper rather than lean on us (perhaps fashion-challenged) strangers here in a heavily “I need a suit for an interview or court” corner of the internet!
I feel like this would be the occasion for searching through Julia Berolzheimer’s IG links for inspiration. If it were me, I’d probably get one epic caftan (saw some great ones by Pucci) and swap out the of a day look for more affordable black linen.
oh good call – I love her style but always think I never have anywhere to wear her picks..
Yup
Monaco inspired Porto Corsa in the Pixar movie “Cars 2.” The yachts are quite an important feature of this race.
Check out Nicole Cassidy Styling on instagram
thanks!
Ahh this is fun to think about. I think I’d go all Ulla Johnson.
I love this suit! Sadly, there is neither a place for it in my life nor money for it in my budget.
Gulp.
Some people really need excess attention 😂
What would you pick as your everyday purse if money were no object? (and, what color?!)
Large/tote bag:
Botegga hop in brown suede (for fall/winter)
Khaite medium lotus tote in straw (for spring/summer)
Smaller/crossbody option:
Botegga knot lock in black (fall/winter)
Celine medium louise bucket in rafia and calfskin (spring/summer) OR
Totem t-lock clutch in milk grain (spring/summer)
Just having one of those days where the thing I warned everyone would happen and they didn’t want to listen to me . . . happened. And now they want me to fix it.