A business suit is a necessary element of the wardrobe of any woman who works in the office and does her own business. A strict set or a fashionable design, it will help to look impressive and confident, so that you are admired, but at the same time taken seriously.
Styles and models
Business suits are divided into four styles. The same elements and wardrobe items may be present in them, but the cut and style in which the set is designed is significantly different. Situations or areas of activity in which one or another model will be relevant also vary.
- Conservative business suits are as strict as possible and are designed to emphasize the authority and authority of their mistress. Their cut is most close to the cut of men's suits, and the overall design is simple, no frills. They are impeccable, elegant, but at the same time they will not allow taking the owner lightly.
- A professional suit adheres to the same simple and strict lines, but allows more feminine fit and some deviations from conservatism. A set of such a suit may consist of the top and bottom of different, but matching colors. There are peculiarities in the materials, as they most often have a loose texture (for example, in tweed). This category is suitable for most women who want to show themselves from the most profitable professional and stable side.
- The feminine look of the costumes suggests emphasizing the virtues of the female figure, so the accents on the chest, waist and hips are visible in the clothes. It is acceptable to use decorative elements, for example, embroidery, a pattern on the fabric.In general, such costumes are the least strict of the three, but they are not suitable for events and top-level meetings, as some models seem too infantile, soft.
- Finally, the aggressive look of the costumes suggests a bold embodiment of trends and design ideas, regardless of whether they relate to unusual fabrics, vibrant jewelry or styles. These costumes will be necessary for those who want to declare their eccentricity or directly associated with the creative.
Having dealt with the main types of costumes, you should pay attention to what kind of clothing falls into this category. The most standard option is a set consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt, and in a three-piece suit there is also a vest. Depending on the style and general trends, these elements may have different lengths, cuts, widths of shoulders or legs. The jacket can be replaced with a jacket or vest, and shorts are allowed as the bottom. There are strict business dresses that act as an independent item of clothing or combine with a jacket.
For overweight women
A full suit should not have active decorative elements in problem areas, as they will draw unnecessary attention to these areas. This applies not only to bows, lace and ruffle, but also to pockets, which should be cut, and not overhead. But vertical details, for example, cuts or drapery, print, on the contrary, visually make the figure slimmer. The main thing is that all lines are straight, not zigzag. Sleeves should also be straight and simple, as their unusual design will draw attention to the line of the hips.
The costume should be concise, not layered. It will be most advantageous to purchase a suit with trousers or a skirt to or just below the knee (pencil skirt, sun, straight, a-line), the main thing is that they are not on an elastic band. If your legs are short and plump, then the trousers should be narrowed to the bottom, in addition, you can choose a slightly shortened style, but then be sure to stand on the heel. Fitted jackets and blouses will cover the folds on the tummy and sides.
the cloth
It is best if the costume is made of natural or semi-synthetic materials. They must let air in to the body, not cause irritation even in case of sweating, keep in shape and not wrinkle. The fabric may have a straight, smooth texture or voluminous, with a pattern or pattern.
In addition to cotton and linen from natural fabrics, wool, cashmere are used. While cashmere is expensive, wool is the most common costume material. There is both an elite and more affordable, economical. Wool allows you to make drapery, folds on the suit, in addition, it is pleasant to the touch, soft. Often in a woolen suit there are impurities of flax, lycra, polyester, mohair, in summer suits - cotton.
Gabardine, tweed, crepe, rayon, silk with impurities, knitwear are also used for tailoring suits. For lining use viscose, acetate.
Color and print
Basic colors are very popular, as they allow you to look business-like, beautiful, but not catchy. Black, gray and dark blue are excellent options for autumn, winter, but in spring and summer you can afford lighter models, for example, beige or even white. It is in the shades of these colors that the majority of conservative and professional costumes are made. Other species can boast a wide variety of colors, both pastel (light pink, light blue, cream, olive), and bright (yellow, red, purple, green, raspberry).
Geometric patterns are used as prints - stripes, crow's feet, cage. On less strict models, floral ornament, paisley is found.
Within the boundaries of one element of the costume, the use of several colors is rarely found, that is, they are plain. But the elements may differ in color or shade from each other, for example, a jacket from a skirt or trousers.However, total look options, when all two (or three) products are made in one color scheme, one of the most bought.
Fashion trends
In this and upcoming season, three styles will be in fashion at once: men's, minimalism and 70s. Costumes are restrained, but they can look chic thanks to fabrics. A classic suit is offered to be combined with unusual color shirts and blouses. In "men's" suits it will be appropriate to have a vest, tie, and even a watch on a chain in a pocket.
One of the trendy sets is a jacket with shorts, a fitted jacket with culottes, mini-skirts and flared skirts are back in fashion, which are not suitable for every working environment. Among the styles of trousers there are also pea jackets, shortened or narrow styles. Shortened jackets are in fashion, their absence of sleeves, volumetric cut of the product in general is allowed. As for jackets, double-breasted models are in fashion.
Of the decorative elements in fashion are large buttons, an unusual shape of a fastener, a belt at the waist, and not only narrow, but also wide. For fans of hype, the theatrical style of aggressive costumes will be good news. They are richly decorated with decorative elements in a militarized style, frills, stripes.
Boucle fabric, tweed, velvet, jersey, leather, and, of course, classic wool. The general trend is smooth materials without texture. The decoration uses chiffon, velvet.
The colors are basic (beige, gray, black, white), brown, red, violet, and in general, designers made preferences in the direction of muted shades and, conversely, saturated. Print pockmarked, plaid, strip, geometry.
How to choose?
- It is important to choose a suit not only by shape, but also by purpose. After all, where a conservative costume is appropriate, a fashionable aggressive one will be an eyesore and vice versa.
- For those who work in the financial or legal fields, as well as in the public service, the purchase of conservative or professional suits is a priority.
- Feminine models are suitable for those who work in the media, the service sector, manage their own company, but the figures of the fashion industry and show business can afford even the most extravagant styles.
- The choice of costume also depends on the position held in the company: managers, top managers, directors and managers should look most strictly and authoritatively, while other employees can afford some liberties.
- To look in a suit most spectacularly, and to make it convenient to spend a whole working day in it, it is very important to choose clothes according to your figure.
First of all, pay attention to the shoulders - they should coincide with your shoulders, not squeeze, not hang down. The length of the sleeve should reach the bone on the wrist. When raising hands and returning to the starting position, the jacket or jacket should also rise and fall. The cut on the skirt should not be very high, and the length is best to reach the knee, since short ones are knocked out of the office dress code.
Before buying, it is best to measure the costume and be sure to check its quality. It is necessary to gently squeeze the material to make sure that it does not crease. The quality of the seams is no less important, because how long the product lasts depends on it. Check worth and accessories, decorative elements.
What to wear?
It is very important to choose a suitable blouse, shirt, tunic, top for a business suit, because they will help to diversify the look. For strict suits, it is worthwhile to select shirts in the men's style, fastened with all buttons, with collars and cuffs, because they are so harmoniously combined with the image. If there is an opportunity to afford greater democracy in appearance, then feminine shirts and blouses are suitable, emphasizing the advantages of a fitted silhouette or a slightly recessed neckline.
In some cases, flying models of tunics and shirts are appropriate. In the cold season, instead of a shirt, you can use thin wool pullovers, blouses or sweaters.
If there is a need to give rigor to the image, then you should choose white shirts, but color (bright, pastel, rich dark) is better left for cases when there is no need to follow all the rules of business etiquette. Light suits go well with pastel shades. Gray blends well with colorful things, for example, orange, red, but black, gray, light shirts will suit blue sets. Bright suits are best combined with basic colors, so as not to create unnecessary sloppiness.
The most suitable shoes are pumps in different color variations or other shoes with a closed toe at a medium height stilettos. Open toes for shoes are allowed only in the summer. Ankle boots are suitable in autumn, and if a suit with a skirt, then ankle boots. Sometimes shoes, oxfords, flat shoes, in rare cases sneakers, will be appropriate.
If there is a need for a belt, then it is better to make a choice in the direction of an inconspicuous thin model made of leather, matching in tone with a suit or bag. The bag should be roomy enough, but not baggy, best holding a certain geometric shape, with short handles, and the other acceptable option is clutches.
As for jewelry, they should not be bulky, too defiant. It is better to choose modest jewelry or classic jewelry made of precious metals. It is worth abandoning the ethnic, vibrant style in pendants, earrings, bracelets.
Stylish looks
Blue business suit, consisting of a dress to the knee, fitted with a belt, and a jacket. To such a set fit gold discreet jewelry.
A rich plum-colored pantsuit goes well with a brown high-necked blouse, black shoes and a bag.
Feminine white suit from a short jacket with a round neck and a straight skirt to the knee. On her feet are black sandals, and as an accessory - a bracelet with rhinestones on her arm.
