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.
Sales of note for 5/26:
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started! See our roundup here. Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
- Ann Taylor – 25% off + 30% off sale items
- Aurate – 25% off with code (ends 5/26)
- Bare Necessities – Up to 40% off, including tons of bra-sized swimwear (also, 10 panties for $10)
- Boden – 15% off new women's wear styles with code
- Express – Mega Sale, 40% off everything!
- J.Crew – 40% off your purchase and 50% off swim
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance + 50-70% off everything else
- Loft – 50% off one item
- Mango – 30% off everything, and free shipping with $260+
- M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Sale, up to 70% off this weekend only! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off)
- M.Gemi – Memorial Day sale, prices up to 60% off
- 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.
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.
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.