Suit Me Up
February 6th, 2008By Sydney Lapeyrolerie
With the election looming in November and job application deadlines quickly approaching, it seems as though everyone is scrambling to make his or her look more professional. Whether it is the girl who is trading in her miniskirts for trouser slacks or the boy who is debating between the single-or double-Windsor, something in the air is pushing people towards Brooks Brothers and J.Crew. To a person who has grown up around career-oriented people, the beginning of the year seems to signal the time for the most important wardrobe staple worldwide: the power suit. It is attractive, conservative and mysteriously sexy. For women especially, suits now come in many varieties that truly leave room for self-expression. Anyone and everyone can master this outfit; the power suit is one of the last pieces that is able to upgrade any ensemble yet allow for individuality and variation. Generally, the power suit represents so many things: independence, domination, allure, and even androgeny. The three basic types of suits include:
The First Wife Suit
The most feminine suit is one that plays with color, jacket length and hemlines. Jackie O-fans constantly remind the world that she was the first modern woman to pioneer bright ensembles while accompanying her husband on political trips through out the world. The playfulness of this type of suite shows that the wearer is confident with her status and reputation; a personalized touch to this normally conservative piece does not sacrifice respect for this woman. This variation is definitely for the girl who wants to assert her femininity and fashion sense.
The Boys Club Suit
The runway has recently dubbed the Annie Hall version of the power suit, most notably embodied by a beautiful white suit from DKNY Spring 2008. The appeal from the wide-legged trouser suit comes from the form; something about the masculine loose fit combined with the narrow shape creates an ultra-sexy look for today’s independent woman. This look demonstrates that the suit is something that transforms someone; any girl can change from teenage to competent young woman in an instant.
Donna Karan Spring 2008
The Old Faithful
Finally, the simplest basic is the plain black suit à la Theory. While Theory is a wardrobe staple for young professionals with an advanced paycheck, the simple, classic dark look works well on anyone. Furthermore, the overall look can change by varying undershirts. Options can include the traditional button-down, the more casual t-shirt, or the super-sexy camisole. In all scenarios, this is the best option when doubtful about what image to project. Overall, the power suit can only ameliorate a woman’s image.
The Theory Rory Suit Courtesy of Saks.com
What is it about the power suit that makes it a wardrobe staple? Is it the history behind the outfit, the conservative shape or the flexibility? In the midst of the current economic uncertainty, everyone is going to have to go get a job. And for that interview, the power suit is clearly the best choice.
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