Autumn Ushers in Suit Season
Embrace androgyny in an assortment of suits, pants, and trousers.
Post-modernity has taken a masculine wardrobe staple, one that was often wool, navy, black, and—if you were fancy—pinstriped, and recreated it in different silhouettes, colors, and styling options. A passport into the “real world,” one with offices, meetings, theatre visits, durable for traversing across a city and appropriate for any event, the suit has seen a reemergence in the past few seasons. Some even refuse to give up the suit for the dreadfully hot summer season.
With versatility, not only in color-matching or mixing, but its ability to flatter every size, the suit is an enticing offer for those hoping to shape up their wardrobe. Tailored suits, oversized suits, and suit dresses come in various options that have historically enhanced the wearer—from size 00 to 24. It is an every woman, non-binary, and male-friendly style.
When searching for the perfect full trouser suit, it is important to invest, invest, invest—as the crasher at Louis Vuitton mentioned, “overconsumption=extinction.” The suit is a timeless investment, one if properly fitted, is seasonless. L’OFFICIEL recommends investing in a three-piece suit (trousers, vest, jacket) to increase styling options. The vest, which has catapulted to the top of every fashionista’s closet, can take a traditional casual suit to formalwear. But, if tailoring isn’t your style and impedes your own personal or gender identity, there are a range of oversized options available that provide the same level timelessness.
When styling is involved, the suit needn’t have a host of accessories; a few stylish notes will suffice. Look for a small minimalist handbag, like a clutch or crossbody. This can par down the formality of a suit and bring in a sense of urban whimsy. For shoes, look to retro sneakers or corset boots—the detail will be suitable for not only a day at work, but also dinner in the city.
Regarding colors, let your imagination run wild. If you are looking for a versatile suit, choose neutral colors (black, gray, body, sand), and if you want an ambitious, memorable combination, choose a blue, olive green, red, or patterned suit.
No matter where you are going, the suit is a power move.
