July 31, 2007

Office Fashion: Suits I

Ah work clothes. I must say, I've always somewhat dreaded wearing it before- especially business formal. I always thought that it looked more like a uniform, and since my high school uniform, which resembled a prisoner's outfit, I never want to go back to wearing them again. But alas, the real world beckons. So lets take a look into office fashion and start with suit jackets.
Suits. The first thing that pops to mind is Giorgio Armani. As I always say when I write runway reviews about them, these are the things that makes me want to work hard. Don't they just look so sexy and stylish? (Left: Giorgio Armani, Right: Ralph Lauren)
But of course, in the real world, suits are not that sexy. For my first suit, I followed my best friend's lead, and went for the Theory, Hayward (left)(and no, I did not deliberately choose the same cutting, but I found that it fitted me best). Theory isn't Armani, but its pretty good. And the fit is quite good too. But still, for the first few times I wore it, I still felt very conscious of myself, uncomfortable and old. Like I was a poser, pretending to look professional when I'm not. But this summer, having worn it more often (almost like an uniform- changing the shirt of course- such a good investment!), I'm actually feeling much more comfortable in it (maybe I've aged too!). My friend once said that wearing a suit makes her feel sexy and I was confused- now I get it!
Just witness Calista Flockheart in Brothers and Sisters. Doesn't look like an uniform at all! She just looks very chic and put together.
I think the trick to looking good in suits is the fit. So try until you find the right one. Typically, I find one button suit jackets fit the best- for me anyway(note how this whole post is filled with one button suits). They also look slightly more casual, giving it a younger and chic look. (left: Elie Tahari, right: BCBG). My only problem is that my chest is small, so I have to be careful that I don't find an one button suit that is too loose in the chest- disaster! Some cheaper options, from Express (left) and J Crew (right). Who knew J Crew HAD suits? Turns out they have a pretty good selection, so go check it out.
Besides black, I also got one (very cheap from a local store in HK) with very thin stripes. Not quite as bold as these ones from Max Studio (left) and Express (right), but these are quite nice and sharp too. Next I'm looking to get a suit in grey (not sure dark or soft yet!) and beige/white (for summer)....wow, its like a whole new door of fashion has opened up- but all this will probably be when I actually get a real full time job.

Image Credit: Elle, BCBG, Express, Nordstrom, Max Studio and Brothers and Sisters

22 Comments:

Blogger Geisha said...

I've always thought of suits as uniforms, or unflattering outfits you have to wear to work. But on Flockhart, the suit looks like something one could wear as a day-to-day outfit! And, I love Armani for suits, I did a post about them once :)

7/30/2007 11:27 PM  
Blogger An Xiao said...

I love suits. They really are quite versatile, and you can dress them up, down, relaxed, formal as necessary! I agree that the one-button look, though out of fashion here in the business world in NYC, is very chic and casual.

7/30/2007 11:38 PM  
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Blogger Ondo Lady said...

I love suits because they feel smart and chic. You are right, it is all about the fit. Put someone in a great suit and they will feel like a million dollars. Put that person in crap suit and they will feel like shit.

7/31/2007 6:55 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ralph Lauren makes lovely suits!!!!
Actually he makes the whole mannish-look look quite feminine and chic!
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7/31/2007 8:28 PM  
Blogger glamour girly said...

Armani has some way cute suits in his Fall 2007 collection. I posted one of the pictures today in my blog. I like the necklines of his line. I also am partial to the one-button suit!

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gg

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

I just started working and have been shopping around frantically for suits. I purchased my first suit from theory and i love it. been buying from them since.=) The fabric is absolutely heavenly, stretchy, and super comfortable. The cutting is well thought out, flattering and awesome. Now a days I wear the blazer with my jeans , or the suit pant with a casual chunky knit. ( Saves you from the whole uniformity aspect ) Easy to mix and match and totally taste it up to your own style.

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