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Hitting the refresh button on suiting

nuancedream

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I love the sharp tailoring of a great suit. Typically, I would have worn this Club Monaco suit with a button-down shirt. Somehow, that combination feels a little stale now. Taking some inspiration from the two muses of the mesh top, Angie and Brooklyn, the AllSaints mesh top breathes new life into a classic suit. Plus, mesh tops aren't bulky and work under many types of toppers.

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Suz

(website)

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You look absolutelyl stunning. Admittedly, I am a sucker for a suit, but that mesh top is fantastic on you (and with the suit). Beautiful! It also seems like a nice day-to-evening look.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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the fit is nicer than a stiff shirt, too. I can’t tell in the photo whether this suit is grey or brown.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

KILLER GORGEOUS

Chic, comfy and versatile!

Humbled to have inspired you, and waving to my mesh top twin

AllSaints Tia Gene Print Mesh Turtleneck

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Janet

(website)

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How fabulous! I love that top and was curious about it, but it sold out in my size quickly. It’s perfect with your suit.

nuancedream

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Suz: You're 100% correct on the day-to-evening look. Last night was date night at the ballet with Mr. ND.
UmmLila: Thank you! The suit is a very dark grey, almost bordering on black.
Angie: Thank you for featuring the top as one of your picks! That top works with so many other items in my wardrobe.
Janet: Thank you! I think the top may be back in stock in a full range of sizes. I just wish AllSaints would extend their size range beyond size 12.

RobinF

Veteran

Love this! I think that style top does a great job of un-business-ing a suit. Makes it work for more occasions. Probably more comfortable too

Runcarla

Veteran

Beautiful suit. Excellent styling.

BlueJay

Veteran

Beautiful! A lot more fun styled this way!

Brooklyn

Veteran

Lovely. That top is so fabulous!

Bijou

Veteran

Wow, you look stunning. I am taking notes as now I no longer work in an office, I need to either cull my suit collection or wear them in ways that don’t scream I’m going to the office. The mesh top is a wonderful piece.

Star

Veteran

So sharp. You look fabulous.

Anonymous

Love it!

Janet

(website)

Veteran

Hmm! It does appear to be back in stock in a US 8 — I’m wondering how TTS they are and if they work on a big bust. That style may be tricky for me. But thanks for making me take a second look! I like a good printed mesh top but it’s hard to get the details right.

kkards

Veteran

YES! This is how to do it now!

nuancedream

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RobinF: Thank you! Yes, the mesh top is more comfortable and doesn't make me look like I'm going to the office circa 1993.
Runcarla: Thank you! The top makes all the difference.
BlueJay: Thank you!
Brooklyn: Thank you! I get a lot of inspiration from your outfits.
Bijou: Changing the type of tops and footwear I pair with my suits has been significant. Fewer button-down shirts and no high heels, more interesting tops and flats/fashion sneakers.
Star: Thank you!
Suntiger:Thank you!
Janet: I'm not sure how the top works on a larger bust, but it's TTS for me.
kkards: Thank you!

lyn67

Veteran

Love it- looks gorgeous here on you! I don't have a pants suit and I hate button downs. so for years now wearing a top like this under a blazer was my main formula for when wearing a skirt suit or separates with a blazer!

unfrumped

Veteran

Oh plonk. That looks just so cool.

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

Great point about mesh tops and this looks amazing on you.

Joy

Veteran

This is a great look. I also love suits and this is a good update. My mesh tops have not had much wear for awhile. Time to use them with suits. The weather is polyester friendly right now.

rachylou

Veteran

Agreed. The mesh top has a lot of interest. Makes things fresh and different.

Eliza

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What an great way to change up a suit! It does feel fresh and that print is terrific; ylf. I have it in my cart…Hmmm- temptation.

Janet- don’t know if it’s good to know, but it looks like a lot of sizes are available at Nordstrom currently.

Ket

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Your suit is so killer!! Wow! I love the color and cut of it tremendously. And the mesh print body suit is perfection with it. Thanks for some inspo!