How to Choose a Suit: Two Pieces, Endless Outfits

Has the notorious "nothing to wear" moved into your closet? Don't worry! We know how to chase it out.

The perfect remedy for this wardrobe monster is the right suit. Its effectiveness is beyond question thanks to its 2-in-1 formula: buy one suit, get two pieces – a blazer and trousers. What does that mean for you? Endless combinations with the rest of your wardrobe, from jeans to evening dresses.

How do you avoid getting lost in a sea of suits and find "the one"? Our stylist has the answer. Keep reading – every woman needs one!

Trends

The first rule when buying a suit – avoid short-lived trends! Remember, this is a purchase for years to come. So lean toward classic silhouettes. Simplicity, clean lines, and elegance are always in style.

Fabric

Rule number two: fabric is the foundation of it all. It simply has to be high quality. Because EVERYTHING depends on it: comfort, how it feels to wear, appearance, silhouette, hardware… and really, the whole character of your suit.

Choose suits made from blended fabrics – wool blends or poly-viscose. The polyester in these fabrics is what gives them strength and durability.

Color

The third rule when choosing a suit – his majesty, color. Go with the shade that actually suits you. And don't forget, it should work with most of the pieces you already own. Still can't decide? Choose muted tones – you can't go wrong. Feeling like experimenting? Go for a print! Classic stripes, checks, and houndstooth never go out of fashion.

Fitting Rules

And finally, the fourth rule – the fitting is everything.

Blazer

When trying it on, make sure the blazer's shoulder line matches your own. Even styles with extended shoulders shouldn't distort your proportions. What's next? Button the blazer up. If it's truly "the one", it should fit perfectly. Wrinkles forming across the chest and waist? Fabric pulling at the back? Thank you – next!

Trousers

The first thing to watch for when choosing trousers – no folds in the front!

And the crease and inner seam should follow the line of your leg.