Trend watch: The suited and booted look

The trend

Women’s clothing has a lot of diversity. From skirts to jeans to gowns to one-piece to business attire, women have a long list of outfits to choose from. But if you want to look elegant and polished without compromising with comfort and style, then probably you must try on a Business Suit. Professional attire is not just for dressing up at workplace. These days, this suited, booted look is making its way into the permanent wardrobe section. This look is not just elegant, classy and sophisticated, but it is also pretty, chic and trendy. So, it’s high time that you forget about your boyfriend’s jeans and plain t-shirts and step into a classy business suit, whether it is a formal party or just a day out with your girlfriends.

Ruling the runway

The fashion inspiration

Generally, designers don’t agree upon a single look. During a fashion show you may find a variety of dresses and diverse outfits on the runaway. But, ‘Fall 2011,’ collection around the world is a little different. This year Business suits are ruling the runway, with several designers indicating that the world needs good tailors to craft out an elegant piece of suiting. This year Stella McCartney took runway by the storm with her latest slim-fit checkered print tuxedos. Dolce and Gabbana was no different. This high street label managed to sophistication on the ramp with their rich black velvet suits.

Stores all around fashion hubs like New York, London, Paris and Milan are showcasing excellent designer business suit that will make you look a class apart. Receiving a cue from this year’s runway trend, several designer stores like Doyle Mueser in Manhattan have bought out stylized range of shirts available in custom fits. Similarly, designers all around the world have taken inspiration from these top notches, high street labels and created business outfits that can suit different budgets. Celebs like Rachel Zoe, Heidi Klum have donned business attire during several events and red carpet. Rachel Zoe's white tuxedo during a film premier is a hot favorite.The trend is inspiratory and surely making waves in fashion world.

What’s hot about the hot trend?

The trend is surely hot. Once, business attire seemed boring, with just black, grey and navy blue shades dominating the professional outfits. But designers have gone creative, making business suits look hotter than ever before. They have experimented with colors, patterns and fabrics, and designed clothing that is not just classy or trendy but is also sensual. Business suit inspired from menswear can be an elegant addition to your business casuals, while slim cut tuxedos will make you look glamorous even in a boardroom meeting.

If you want to look chic and classy during a shopping trip with your girlfriends, then pencil skirts with a shirt can be a great option. Good business suits are a great investment for looking trendy this year. The best thing is that business attire will not just make you shine during a professional meeting, but will also make you look confident and classy during an informal event. Surely, that’s a hot way to go!

Adapting the trend

Slim cut Tuxedos will not just make females in your office get envious, but it will also get men appreciate your professional yet trendy styling. Thick ties, velvet loafers will make you confident enough during any conference or meeting. But if you want to look chic, then Ferragamo’s pencil skirts with broad shouldered jackets might make you look hot. You can opt for menswear accessory to look trendy during informal events. Try a white colored business suit to look hot during an evening party. If you are ready to experiment, then a loose fitting tux might just look great for a casual business lunch. Make sure that you accessorize yourself well.

If you are wearing a tuxedo, then do wear a nice classy watch, don’t forget the heels. If you are going out friends or on a date with your boyfriend, then pencil skirt with a nice plain shirt and a jacket would look great! And you can try a classic ponytail with nice silver danglers, high heels and tights to go along the look. Experiment with your hairstyle. Go for simple buns or a French bun. Don’t overdo your makeup. Try smoky or silvery eyes with a business suit for a business party.

Last but not the least, your tux must be flattering and custom-made, otherwise you might look as if you have borrowed your boyfriend’s or mother’s suit. Choose different colors and prints. If you are wearing something professional for something informal, then go bold and experiment with different bright colors. At times even yellow looks great, pink is cute. In the end, give yourself a personalized look, like use a silk scarf with a menswear.

Women Tuxedo vs Business Suit: The styleguru verdict

Women Tuxedo is a good choice for an office meeting. It will make you look confident and professional. Make sure that you have perfect fitting trouser and matching accessories. But don’t go too overboard with that look. You can also a try three piece suit, but make sure that your waistcoat is slim cut and flattering to your body type. Business suit can look good for formal as well as informal occasions. You can experiment with the prints, colors and fabrics. Go for silk or checkered prints, or just bright colors. They can make you look exceptionally graceful. Style Guru says, both of them look awesome, but you need to be confident enough to carry the look. Just feel comfortable with whatever you try.

Stay stylish!