A well-fitted suit will never go out of style. The classic ensemble used to be strictly for the fellas, but the look has since been established as a staple in the womenswear cannon.
But if you’re sitting out on the trend because you don’t want to rock dark colors in the summer– or you’re not into the white suit, fear not! There’s another alternative: the bold, bright, and colorful suit. Rihanna recently stepped out in London sporting a red and pink-trimmed number from Acne.
The look is relatively simple to achieve: just look for a well-fitted, ultra bright jacket and trousers and voila! You’ve got an instantly chic and fresh ‘fit.
Give your suit a summer edge by cuffing your pants, or lend some unconventional flavor with a body chain. Pair your suit with sky-high pumps, or if you can’t take the discomfort, do like Riri and complete your look with brogues or loafers.
Feeling adventurous? Take a page from June Ambrose‘s book and mix and match your pieces to create a colorblocked look.
Get inspired with these separates:
So what say you, Bombers? Think you’ll try a colored suit?
~ Jihan
June 29, 2012 8:56 am
Rihanna and Tracee look effortlessly chic.
June 29, 2012 9:14 am
I love Tracee’s look and Solange’s look the most. I would also wear Lala’s suit.
June 29, 2012 9:44 am
Love all of the options for work!!!
June 29, 2012 9:49 am
Solange and tracee’s look are the only ones I see myself pulling off. If the pants are tapered at the end then the style should work for me
June 29, 2012 9:50 am
Loving the colored suits!
June 29, 2012 9:52 am
Rihanna and Solange look effortless chic.
June 29, 2012 9:56 am
I’ve been dying to try this.. however colored suits or pieces are not always available.. or financially friendly..
June 29, 2012 10:26 am
Love Tracy Ellis ross look when I first saw it I jumped on it!! Ca-UTE!!!!
June 29, 2012 11:10 am
@EntertainmentsFuture If you want an affordable colored suit, check out Express. Also, I found an Aqua bright blue suit (similar to the one Lala has on) in Bloomingdales for about $250 total. Not bad. Can’t wait to snap it for y’all!
June 29, 2012 11:27 am
I love the color suits on everyone. This is new to the East Coast and Mid West, but years ago when I lived in Atlanta southerners wore colored suits all the time. It’s nice to see the embrace of color up north.
June 29, 2012 1:05 pm
Definitely a good look! You can’t go wrong, just please make sure the pieces fit well!
June 29, 2012 1:14 pm
Solange is my new girl crush
June 29, 2012 1:59 pm
i’ve been craving a colored suit, but with shorts instead of pants. its HOTTTT down here in the south!
June 29, 2012 2:05 pm
Solange and June in that hot pink w/red hat are killing it.
June 29, 2012 5:06 pm
LaLa’s look is not working for me … the suit looks cheap !
Solange, Rihanna, Tracee and June are working it !
June 29, 2012 5:42 pm
TRACEE IS KILLING!
June 29, 2012 5:58 pm
Cute options, I still don’t know how I feel about this trend because it is bold but I think when done right it is a winner!
June 29, 2012 8:44 pm
Love love a good suit!
June 30, 2012 4:44 am
Love these looks for the office. Also, June’s colorblockin’ look , in the last pic, is on point.
June 30, 2012 10:50 am
The hot pink suit that @shaunieoneal wore for the Basketball Wives reunion show was hot too. That worked for her and I would definitely pull that off. Thanks for post!
June 30, 2012 11:50 am
All of the ladies look fabulous .
June 30, 2012 1:02 pm
What, Tracee is killing that look! Fiyaa!!
June 30, 2012 2:45 pm
I love June and Solange’s look! They both rocked it!
June 30, 2012 9:05 pm
I’ve got to say, this is a trend I love! The vibrance of the color paired with the classic cut of a good suit is super fab! I love June’s style (as always), Lala, Tracee and Solange look amazing! Love it!
July 4, 2012 9:53 am
Rihanna looks terrible! Whats with the Pee Wee Herman shoes?
Solange & Tracy look super cute! LaLa gets an honorable mention because I love the blue & I’m glad she’s trying new things.
July 14, 2012 11:16 pm
nice!