Showing posts with label suits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label suits. Show all posts

Monday, August 1, 2011

Clean Lines


From real royalty to red carpet regulars, the suit is becoming the new basic. It seems pretty hard to imagine that something that seems so stuffy is becoming a fashion statement, but it certainly is.

This is not just some plain suit that women in “power” would wear. These suits are now made of clean lines, and almost sexy. This new suit screams of sex appeal, all while being refined and classy. This Vivienne Westwood two-piece ensemble is made to look like the wearer is ruling the world in their spare time. It has impeccable tailoring that slims the silhouette, and the buttons add a pop of interest to something that could be quite boring. The skirt is anything but boring. Body hugging and hitting at just the right length, it can be worn to the office, but still show some sex.

The shoes of the suit play an important role. It makes the line between boss and secretary. These towering pumps from Aperlai make the cross to the boss side of the line. They are sophisticated, yet cover all the right parts to make someone look professional in the office. They also transition from day to night very well, with the electric blue back and silver heel. It is time to rethink the traditional suit, and designers are successfully adding their own spin to the timeless piece.

Text Dalton Brasington
Source(s): Vivienne Westwood & Aperlai

Thursday, May 27, 2010

The Mens Khaki Suit

Let's fast forward to spring 2011. Believe it or not, suit vendors are surprisingly celebrating American heritage by showcasing the khaki suit as the # 1 ensemble for the season. This might seem a little odd since we normally look to Europe for the "key" suits, but not this time. Look for cotton suits in various multitudes of khaki shades; it is okay to mix here. Think of a softly constructed blazer with some white trousers (see middle photo above, model wears Calvin Klein blazer and trousers). So the nude or khaki color isn't just for the ladies, boys should keep it light next spring too. Oh and don't forget the cropped pants, not to be confused with capris, no socks needed! Cropped = Yes. Capris = NO!
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