Let’s be real, you don’t need a corporate job to wear a suit anymore
Once seen strictly as office attire, the suit has broken free from the boardroom. Today, it’s about more than business it’s about how you want to show up in the world. Structured, polished and confident. The suit is no longer a uniform, it’s a statement and the best part? It’s entirely up to you how you wear it.
Yes, you can absolutely rock the full look blazer, trousers, heels or loafers and feel like the most put-together version of yourself, but a suit doesn’t have to be matchy-matchy to be impactful. You can mix it up, layer it down, dress it up or pare it back.
Some ways to make suiting work for you:
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Break it apart. Pair tailored suit trousers with a basic tee and sneakers. Or throw a blazer over a maxi dress.
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Wear a full suit.. your way. Don’t be afraid to commit to the whole look if it makes you feel powerful. Try unexpected colours, prints, or textures to modernise it.
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Experiment with fit. Not into the oversized trend? Look for blazers with a slight cinch at the waist or cropped lengths for a more structured shape.
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Play with layers. Add a vest or t-shirt over a collared shirt or try a hoodie under an oversized blazer. Take elements from a traditional suit and mix and match to make it feel more like you.
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Tailor the details. Hemming pants or adjusting sleeve length can take a piece from "off the rack" to made-for-you sometimes its the little tweaks that make a massive difference.
Whether you work in an office, a creative space, from home, or anywhere in between suiting isn’t about fitting into a box. It’s about owning your space, your style, and your presence.
So wear the full suit. Break it up. Mix it with a dress top or sneakers. Whatever your world looks like, there’s a suit or at least a piece of one that belongs in it.
Because the truth is, suits aren’t just for professionals. They’re for anyone who wants to feel powerful, polished, and like themselves, only a little sharper.
Styling: Annabel Cribb
Model: Linda Blackbeard
Photographer: Kimberley Meyers
