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.

Banana Republic would be one of the first places I’d check these days if I were looking for a machine washable suit, because they’ve had many that are a wool blend, like this one. If you’re on the hunt, definitely take a look. It’s noteworthy that they’ve got some fun styles as well as some classics, including this navy plaid option, which is available in sizes 0–20. (I didn’t realize that Banana Republic offers a wider size range now — good to know.) The one-button blazer (Classic-Fit Machine-Washable Italian Wool Blend Blazer) is $198; and the skirt, which is high-waisted, hits below the knee, and has a side slit (Machine-Washable Italian Wool Blend Pencil Skirt with Side Slit) is $98; and the pants are … nowhere to be found. (There are machine washable Italian wool pants in other colors right now, so the plaid may have sold out.)

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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.

The dress that goes with Ann Taylor’s crosshatch suiting caught my eye first — it’s a V-neck with cap sleeves and an inset waistline — but the whole set of suit separates is lovely. A crosshatch pattern like this is perfect because it’s more interesting than a simple gray suit, without being, as Tim Gunn would say, “a lot of look” like a plaid or houndstooth. The single-button jacket looks great, and I like that the pants come in two fits and three size ranges (not plus, but up to size 18). The various pieces have full prices of $98-$179; although of course keep an eye out for Ann Taylor’s frequent sales.

Looking for an option in plus sizes? This mini houndstooth pattern is nice, and if you want an investment suit, this Lafayette 148 number in “black multi” is fabulous.

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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.

Cobalt suits seem to be on a 3-4 year cycle — I’ve seen them regularly enough over the years that at this point I think they’re approaching “everyone who wears suits should have one” status. Not interview material, mind you, but perfectly appropriate for a regular workday whether as a matched suit or broken out and worn as separates. This polyester/wool cobalt blazer and skirt from Boden is lovely — I really like the deep shawl lapel of the jacket and the streamlined goodness of the skirt. And: huzzah for a fun lining. The jacket (Claremont Blazer) is $189, and the skirt (Claremont Skirt) is now $105. The dress is down to lucky sizes only in blue and is $140 (down from $200).

(Don’t forget to check out our recent roundup of how to build a work wardrobe at Boden!)

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