https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 21:37:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-528079 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:18:28 +0000 Scarlet 528079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am digging the long pants, waistcoat, and one button blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527959 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:50:21 +0000 Vicki 527959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>mamaKate, since you use your pieces individually, what is your preference for a leg opening that lasts? Is it straight, skinny, flared? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527657 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:29:47 +0000 Amy 527657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cannot wait until you go try some of these on. You are going to look amazing!</p> <p>I took my sister-in-law shopping this weekend and could not convince her that suits could be anything but staid and boring. You of all people could make a suit look edgy and wonderful. I'm waiting with baited breath! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527637 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:29:17 +0000 catgirl 527637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the waistcoat is the dead winner here of all the pieces. It is just so fab... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527617 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:09:16 +0000 Angie 527617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I LOVE SUITS!!)</p> <p>Anna, suits aren't seasonal for us. We can wear them year round. Also, I can see you mixing and matching the suit items as separates with your current wardrobe. </p> <p>I like all the jackets, so it's a question of fit. Love the waistcoat. Do not fancy the cropped trousers, but love the other trousers. If the shorts are baggy and long enough, my thumbs are up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527561 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:56:55 +0000 catgirl 527561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really? You had to find them, didn't you? </p> <p>I vote for the Nancy jacket, the vest and the shorts - because I can't decide between the pants. The vest is my favorite piece, but the Nancy jacket has such a fabulous cut and it's hard to find something that perfect.</p> <p>*looks around wildly for something to hock* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527556 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:48:43 +0000 annagybe 527556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok so I thought the Rag &amp; Bone suiting was sold out. It is not.<br /> Here are the variations</p> <p><a href="http://www.barneys.com/Classic-Blazer/501322987,default,pd.html?cgid=JACKE02-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.barneys.com/Classic.....=JACKE02-1</a><br /> <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Nancy-Blazer/501322996,default,pd.html?cgid=JACKE02-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.barneys.com/Nancy-B.....=JACKE02-1</a><br /> <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Chamber-Waistcoat/501323025,default,pd.html?cgid=JACKE02-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.barneys.com/Chamber.....=JACKE02-1</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.barneys.com/High-Water-Pant/501323014,default,pd.html?cgid=PANTS01-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.barneys.com/High-Wa.....=PANTS01-1</a><br /> <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Malin-Skinny-Pant/501323005,default,pd.html?cgid=PANTS01-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.barneys.com/Malin-S.....=PANTS01-1</a><br /> <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Montpelier-Short/501323034,default,pd.html?cgid=SHORT02-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.barneys.com/Montpel.....=SHORT02-1</a></p> <p>Opinions? Yes very spendy, but I'm on call for President's weekend so should be getting some overtime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527252 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:58:21 +0000 rachylou 527252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the skinny ankle trousers of the far right suit. You should totally have a suit (!)</p> <p>Is there a best season for suit buying? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527226 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:40:32 +0000 mamaKate 527226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, I hate to be a party pooper but as someone who owns 5 suits (black, blue, brown, white, and pink) and works in a conservative profession with theoretically many occasions to wear them, I very rarely gravitate to them except in the most formal of situations. Instead I tend to wear the pieces separately, and paired with other items in my wardrobe. So if you really are set on getting a suit, consider also whether the pieces individually will work with other items in your wardrobe. You might find more versatility (and perhaps better fit) searching separately for a fab blazer and a well-fitting pair of trousers. I also vote in favor of lightweight wool. Also, lining is de rigeur for jackets, but lined pants are a rare these days but a necessary luxury IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527217 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:30:36 +0000 Inge 527217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A wool suit, exactly!!<br /> I seem to remember Angie saying that in "our" climate (Seattle &amp; Antwerp have pretty similar weather) one could wear a light-weight wool suit at least three seasons per year.</p> <p>The R&amp;B suit rocks, and you would rock that suit. I can't wait to see which one you end up getting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527208 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:18:56 +0000 annagybe 527208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in Seattle, temps most of the year range from 40-60 something. We have 1 to 2 months of summer tops. I think I want wool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527149 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:24:00 +0000 CocoLion 527149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wanted a new lightweight wool blazer, low stance and on the long size, and just purchased this one from BR:</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17132&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=423456" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....pid=423456</a></p> <p>It was 30% off when I got it on Friday in LA. It is much better than the picture, looks a lot less boring. They do have some straight leg pants as well, but they might not be as modern as you like. My friend and I both bought this jacket, she bought hers in light grey or taupe, I can't remember. I am very picky about fabric and workmanship, this one passed my test. The jacket looked great on both of us, we both have hourglass figures. It was TTS.</p> <p>I tried on that bright blue Express jacket but it didn't work on me and the fit was not flawless to my eye.</p> <p>Here are the SL pants:<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17132&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=428739" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....pid=428739</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527103 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:57:33 +0000 ironkurtin 527103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What climate will you be wearing the suit in? And what sort of work conference? Will you be presenting? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527100 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:56:01 +0000 catgirl 527100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Allsaints suits look great but the fit is squirrely IMHO, having tried just about every jacket online. I would love to see what you uncover - I was thinking of just doing the j. crew suiting. I want to look like Ellen Degeneres in those makeup ads she does now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527082 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:46:12 +0000 Nakidra 527082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm happy for you!! I love the Rag and Bone suits ... it will be worth the wait. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527079 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:45:04 +0000 bj1111 527079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>anna, if you're going to acog, i think a blue suit would work. of course it would depend if you're doing committee work and which comm. anyway, i can't see you going too corporate even in a "suit".</p> <p>eta...fall suits are the most versatile and the fabrics spans at least three seasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527078 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:44:21 +0000 annagybe 527078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, Angie should I wait till Fall? It seems like a fall item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527072 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:40:06 +0000 Angie 527072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's about time!</p> <p>(I'm cheeky this morning). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527070 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:37:37 +0000 modgrl 527070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like the blue would not work then... Allsaints has some very nice tailoring pieces too.... They look conservativish but still have a lot of flair. Theory maybe? They never work for me but maybe they will work for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527063 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:34:07 +0000 annagybe 527063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would mostly be for fun, but sometime in the next year or so I'm going to start going to professional conferences. So I guess I'll need double duty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527062 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:33:38 +0000 Vicki 527062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, man...and WOman...do I love the suit on the far right. It is definitely worth the wait, Anna. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527059 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:32:25 +0000 modgrl 527059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you want a suit for fun or business? </p> <p>If it's for fun, how about the blue express suit that Angie posted? </p> <p><a href="http://www.express.com/ultimate-double-weave-hourglass-jacket-39117-701/control/show/3/index.pro" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/ultimat...../index.pro</a></p> <p>I tried it on when I was looking for a bowieball outfit. The whole thing was way too long on me. I know it is no R&amp;B but the sharp shouldered jacket is the bomb. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527048 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:26:26 +0000 catgirl 527048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the hunt for one too - something androgynous and perfectly tailored! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527041 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:22:41 +0000 bj1111 527041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>welcome to the dark side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527039 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:21:29 +0000 Travelgal Nicole 527039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW great suit. I love Rag and Bone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-i-want-a-suit#post-527033 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:19:32 +0000 annagybe 527033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I shrunk out of my suit (wasn't exciting, brown JCrew pants). I'm thinking a sharp, narrow trousered suit. Rag &amp; Bone did a special suit for Barneys that was awesome, but I think it's long gone</p> <p><a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/bazaar-blog/rag-and-bone-suit-up-at-barneys-071211" rel="nofollow">http://www.harpersbazaar.com/b.....eys-071211</a></p> <p>I can wait till fall if I can get the perfect one. </p>