Suits

Suits

We cover a LOT about women’s suits, obviously! This page collects all of the posts we’ve had about particular aspects of women’s suits. If you’re looking for something more basic, these pages might be helpful:

The Best Women’s Suits – all of our favorite suits in each price bracket with lots of links to stores (updated every year)
The Corporette Guide to Basic Women’s Suiting – a general overview on how to wear suits, with advice on what to wear under suits and with suits.
Suit of the Week – Every week we pick an unusual, striking, or fun suit to feature

Business Etiquette | Career | Corporette 101 | Fashion | Fashion Gaffes | Internships/Summer Jobs | Just Starting Out | Lifestyle | School | Suits

Building Your Wardrobe for a Summer Internship
Updated05/12/2023
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We’ve had a number of requests for how to build your wardrobe for a summer internship, so ladies, this one’s for you! (You also may want to check out our post on affordable office attire!) {related: guide for summer associates} Suits. Yes, you will need more than one suit, but not as many as you…

house ad reads THE BEST SUITS IN 2025 FOR EVERY BUDGET, click here for the roundup, and features a collage of 5 women wearing stylish suits

Body Shapes | Fashion | Special Sizes | Suits | Wear to Work

Reader Mailbag: Where to get suits for short women?
Updated03/11/2021
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2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on where to get suits for short women — you may also want to check out our recent roundup of where to find petite-friendly clothing for work, or our work fashion tips for petite women. We’ve had several requests from readers on where to get great suits…
Aging Gracefully | Beauty | Business Etiquette | Career | Fashion | Lifestyle | Polls | Sales | Suits | Weekend Wear

Poll Results – Maybe Miniskirts Aren’t Weekend Wear, Either
Updated11/01/2018
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Obviously, miniskirts are not office-wear. However, about a week ago, we asked when — and if — miniskirts become inappropriate even on the weekends if you’re a serious, professional woman. As always, the poll is still open, but the initial results are in: 40% said the miniskirt question came down to a woman’s legs: if…
Pregnancy | Suits | Wear to Work

Pregnant Lawyer Style File: A Bun in the Oven and a Mother in Court
Updated02/20/2025
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We were out and about at a party Saturday night when a friend announced her good news: she’s pregnant! The problem, she confided to us, was her wardrobe — she’s in court three days a week and has no idea how to survive her pregnancy without buying several new suits every few months. This is…
Budget Fashion | Fashion | Suits

Can a basic black suit be found for under $200?
Updated11/01/2018
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Can a basic black suit be found for under $200? We love reader mail — and this reader wonders about budget black suits! Hi folks – love your blog! I’m in a bind, hoping you might have some advice. I’m currently an at-home mom but I’m also an adjunct instructor at the university, and I…

Building Your Wardrobe for a Summer Internship

Reader Mailbag: Where to get suits for short women?

Poll Results – Maybe Miniskirts Aren’t Weekend Wear, Either

Pregnant Lawyer Style File: A Bun in the Oven and a Mother in Court

Can a basic black suit be found for under $200?

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