Suit of the Week: Theory
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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 was browsing the Theory website and came across this unusual skirt suit. Would you wear this to the office?
I think this definitely veers casual — it's linen, as well, so “casual on a very hot day.” What are your thoughts, readers?
(Oof, and I just realized the skirt is poplin, but the blazer is linen — so there's another question for you guys: would you wear a blazer and skirt in the same color but different fabrics? We talked about this a long time ago in the context of whether you can mix different fabrics for a black suit…
The blazer is $465 full price, and the skirt is $375.
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- Nordstrom Rack – Clear the Rack! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work basics from Calvin Klein and dresses from Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
- Talbots – $29.50 sunny must-haves
- Theory – 25% off sitewide (see our notes here)
If those were palazzo pants and if the fabrics were the same, this would be a really sharp casual summer suit.
As-is? It looks like something to wear proselytizing door to door.
That was exactly what I was thinking.
Both sound awful. I can’t see the vision here.
I miss the days when calls could just be calls and not on video. I get fewer steps and less fresh air when I can’t take a conference call on a walk. There are still plenty of calls where I’m expected to attend but don’t need to present/contribute in a meaningful way and there’s no need for people to see my face. RIP, conference calls.
Ditto.
I don’t enjoy seeing my own face in video meetings. Ugh.
Any suggestions on graduation gifts for someone starting out? My niece is graduating in May and is lucky to get a job in healthcare data or something
I would give her cash.
Cash.
Cash
Cash. Starting out requires money for all kinds of things up front before you even get that first paycheck.
maybe a fun question today: what’s your irrational “get off my lawn” moment? i’ll start – i can’t stand when people use strollers in stores or other spaces, just learn to babywear for gods sakes.
Thank goodness you understand that this is irrational.
Yes, yours is totally irrational – babywearing is not equivalent to using a stroller and there are many legitimate reasons for preferring one or the other.
I think if you smoke cigarettes in crowded public spaces or while walking down the sidewalk, you should be mandated by law to wear a plastic bubble over your head.
Retractable leashes on a busy path with runners, bikers, kids and other dogs. Your dog doesn’t need to walk 15 feet ahead of you.
Dogs everywhere.
Audio/video on speaker in public.
Tinted windows (impossible to tell as a pedestrian or cyclist if a driver sees you).
I was on a Southwest flight recently and was so glad to hear repeated announcements about how personal devices MUST be on mute, including for children, if the user didn’t have headphones.
Apparently airlines are really cracking down on speakerphone- I genuinely believe this will help with air rage incidents.
I’ll never forget the time I heard a woman on speakerphone in a crowded public restroom – the poor person on the other end listening to…all those sounds.
Haha, me either. Mine is “why are you using the treadmill/elliptical right next to me when all of them are open??!”
I hate this SO much. Especially when it’s men. But it is a little bit motivating, I usually run for longer (and sometimes even faster) than the guy who gets on the machine next to me when there are like 18 other empty ones.
What? That’s pretty cold. Parents are just trying to get by, and not everyone has a good back for babywearing. Geez.
Get a grip. The idea of the thread is that she knows it’s irrational. She’s still allowed to think it.
I personally hate porsche cayennes. You’re spending porsche money to get a bland SUV? Like, you could get 3 rav4s or rogues for that kind of money! If you want a practical car get a practical car, and if you want a porsche get a sexy sports car.
I’ll go for “all SUVs categorically”
Oh yes! I feel this way, too. It’s like, you were just dying to spend money?? Needed to be the most expensive mom at school pick up?
I don’t like dogs in big-box stores. Yes, I’m aware it’s allowed and encouraged at PetSmart. And I love dogs, just not in the clothing section of Target. Or really anywhere in the Target.
I keep getting caught up in connections with charismatic people who feel so connected to me in the moment but then are kind of MIA the rest of the time. This isn’t even about dating; it’s friendships, colleagues, and even acquaintances. Lately it’s with a coworker who is extremely fabulous with a wealthy partner, multiple homes, constant travel, and I’m realizing I’m falling into this pattern of being available to people as their audience when they don’t really care about me or what’s going on in my life. How do I stop this pattern? I do have plenty of real friends who are there for me no matter what, but I’m in my 40s and I still get carried away by this personality type.