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These days, it’s more likely that you rely on a beautiful pair of patterned trousers or a poppy-red blazer as your workplace staple, rather than the tweed skirt suit of your mother’s era — and hallelujah for it! Just like our workplaces, our work clothes are much more creative, versatile, personality-driven, and powerful than what’s considered traditional, these days. But still…how do the season’s inspiring suit trends translate to real life?
Well, we tapped three stylish, successful NYC women who work in creative fields to find out how they wear the modern suit. From a mix-and-match peplum option to a hot lil’ number Bianca Jagger would approve of, these women show us that they and their style couldn’t possibly fit into a cubicle-shaped box.
Diane Birch, musician
What’s so appealing about a suit, for you?
“For me, the suit embodies the ultimate woman. Powerful, strong, confident, badass, in touch with her masculinity, and able to be ultra sexy without showing loads of skin.”
What makes your suit special?
“My suit is ultra-special because it came together in such a cosmic way. The trousers are from a suit purchased at Biba in the ’60s, previously owned by my friend’s father, who decided to give them to me as a present (since he no longer has a 26″ waist.) Randomly, two years later, I found the matching Biba jacket in a vintage store. Some things are always meant to be together.”
Who’s your suit-styling muse?
“Bianca Jagger.”
Have you ever had a buttoned-up office job?
“No.”
Chrissy Rutherford, web editor at Harper’s Bazaar
What’s so appealing about a suit, for you?
“Throwing on a suit is an easy way to look polished and put together.”
What makes your suit special?
“The red pants! They’re the perfect stand-out piece. I’ve kept a pair of red pants in my repertoire since high school.”
Who’s your suit-styling muse?
“Believe it or not, my dad. He’s never worn red pants before, but he’s a very sharp dresser and loyal to the slim-cut suit.”
Have you ever had a buttoned-up office job?
“Thankfully no. I like to wear a suit-inspired look every now and then, but I think I’d go crazy having to wear one Monday through Friday.”
Linda Rodin, stylist and founder of Olio Lusso
What’s so appealing about a suit, for you?
“It’s easy to put together.”
What makes your suit special?
“No buttons or lapels or pockets.”
Who’s your suit-styling muse?
“Marlene Dietrich and Katherine Hepburn.”
Have you ever had a buttoned-up office job?
“I’ve never ever had a real office job, except for working at Harper’s Bazaar, which of course wasn’t at all a ‘real office job’ at all.”
Photographed by Bek Andersen
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