Fashion Guide: Women's Business Suits

Second Glance Fashions introduces you to our guide that will give you everything you need to know about women's suits and dressing in the workplace. No matter what the current trends in women's business suits, the professional suit is always in style. Nothing says "Confident" or "Professional" more than a suit.

Current 2009 Trends

Fitted and shaped jackets, peplum jackets, and pencil skirts with skinny belts, and jewled brooches are a big trend this season. Necklines are a key focus in the fashion world. Below are some key necklines to look for.

   Sweetheart Neck                 Portrait Neck                Asymmetrical Neck

Small details are also big this season. Some of the features include:

• Belted waists to dress up an average outfit
• Back buttons for the perfect fit
• Ruching (scrunching material) flatters any figure
• Jeweled buttons give that suit an extra spark

Business Suit Tips

No matter what the style of the season is, certain suit features never change. You can never go wrong with the classic colors black, navy, gray. Also pinstripes never go out of style. Below are some helpful tips for business suits.

Flattering Suits

A well-made suit can outlast any trend. Buying high quality suits are now more affordable then in the past with the growing number of stores on eBay.

First step in finding a flattering suit is to try the jacket on. You should be able to move your arms freely. The shoulders should be about an inch wider than your shoulder bone, and the sleeves should be about an inch wider than your shoulder bone, and the sleeves should extend to about the wrist bone. Button the jacket to test for comfort and to make sure the buttons don't gap across the chest or pull over the hips. Also you should be able to insert two fingers into the waistband. Choose a length that's appropriate for the occassion.

Choose a flattering style for the skirt or pants. Flat-front pants tend to be more slimming. Straight skirts are great only when they fit just right. Otherwise they can show all the curves you want to hide. If you tend to walk around the office a lot try a A-line, pleated or slit skirt. They make walking easier then other types of skirts.

Great Fabric

Get high-quality fabric that can be used all season long. 100% wool, which looks

Examine the suits and make sure they are fully lined with stright hems, flat-lying collars and buttons that are even. Zippers, buttons and other fasteners should lie flat. Pockets shouldn't gap, and the hem should hang straight.

Top 5 Women's Suit Designers

      Tahari                   Calvin Klein                  LeSuit                      Kasper                Jones New York

Key Details That Make The Suit

The Waistline:

Whether you're emphazizing your curves or creating a few from scratch, a suit jacket with a defined waistline can do wonders for your figure, making you look slimmer and taller. If you have a thick middle, make sure you choose a suit jacket that doesn't cinch too much, so you'll still be comfortable.

The Jacket Length:

A cropped suit jacket can show off narrow hips and long legs. A longer suit jacket can elongate a short torso and conceal a tummy

The Skirt & Pant Shapes:

Skirts and pants in a flowing shape can downplay a heavier bottom half. If you want to show off long legs, choose women's suits with narrower pants and skirts.

The Colors & Patterns:

Remember that you'll always look longer and leaner if you wear one color; a women's suit is one of the best ways to achieve this with the matching pieces. However, a pattern on one piece can draw the eye to features you want to emphasize.

Women's Suits For Every Occassion

The shapes, fabrics and colors of different women's suits make them appropriate for different situations. Here's how to konw if your buying the right suits for the places you want to wear them.

The Office

Women's business suits will let your coworkers and clients know they can take you seriously. Choose your suits to reflect a professional attitude: look for solid, neutral colors and few embellishments. Be sure to have a skirt suit in your closet for important meetings or for interviews. Then you can add women's pant suits to your wardrobe.

Evening Out

For a dinner out, a concert or cocktails, you'll want to be more dressed up. A dress or skirt suit you can dress up your work suit with a few accessory changes, or you can wear a women's suit with a little more flair. A fun fabrc--like leather or silk-- in a bright color or a bold print will make more of a statement than a suit in neutral. Depending on the event, you may want to consider a dress suit.

Special Events

A wedding or other party is the perfect opportunity to wear a really special suit. Choose a women's suit made of fine fabrics, like silk or velvet. Flirty, feminine details--piping, ruffles or flounces-- on your suit will make your outfit appropriate for the occasion.

Weekend Wear

Casual shapes work well for weekend suits, like A-line skirts and cropped pants. A weekend suit in a casual fabric, like corduroy or denim, gives you the chance to flatter your figure without looking overdressed. Also try pairing a suit jacket with nice jeans and heels.

 

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