Happy Fashion Friday Friends!
Does anyone still wear suits anymore? The look is not as popular as it once was, but I still think there is nothing more polished and professional than putting together a look with a jacket.
A suit used to be the newscasters uniform and I still have a closet of color coordinated outfits. I wore suits for work for almost a decade before dresses became much more fashion forward. As the trend switched more to casual clothes for TV, I still tried to find a way to incorporate the suit look without looking dated or frumpy.
One of my favorite looks is a jacket with a pop or color, a matching shell and a neutral colored bottom.
I feel like taking the matchy-matchy out of the suit is a great way to keep the look fresh, updated and totally UN-frumpy. I love the way this teal jacket has fun and interesting details.
Short jackets are also a great way to feel very youthful in a suit.
I’d also play with the length of the skirt and the cut of the pants to make sure your bottoms are in style. In addition to a sleek skirt, pairing a suit jacket with slim legged pants is a perfect way to keep a modern look.
Shop the look:
Jacket: White House Black Market- Similar HERE, HERE (in red) and HERE (in blue)
Shell: White House Black Market- Similar HERE
Skirt: Ann Taylor- Similar HERE
Shoes: Dillards- Similar HERE
I hope you have a simply amazing weekend! Monday I’m keeping it real and sharing some current life confessions.
Thanks to Nicole for the Fit and Fashionable linkup! I’m also linking up with Joylynne Shane for Fashion Friday and the Fashion Passion linkup.
Your turn!
Do you ever wear a suit?
Kelly says
You look beautiful!
Jess @hellotofit says
That color looks great on you, Julie! I don't wear suits anymore, but I like wearing blazers over dresses or with jeans :). Slowly catching up on your posts after a busy week!!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
Living in DC lots of ladies wear suits to work everyday. I love your look!
Tara @ A Daily Dose of Fit says
I never wear a suit! Unless it's a bathing suit...ha! I used to work in advertising so I had to semi sort of dress up. Now I work in fitness. I buy sneakers instead of high heels!
JulieWunder says
Haha! I'm sure you have some great workout gear now! Thanks for stopping by today.
Farrah says
I love that outfit! It looks gorgeous on you! <3 I don't usually wear skirts when I'm on my rotations because that usually means I gotta wear different shoes, but I think I will have to rethink that. :] I love that teal jacket!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Farrah! I love wearing cute skirts. Makes me happy all day!
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
So cute! I don't think I've ever worn a suit. Being in the medical field it has never been necessary! Scrubs are my uniform!
JulieWunder says
Haha! At least you don't have the "what am I going to wear" dilemma! Hope you are having a great weekend.
Annmarie says
You look super cute! I always feel like I look frumpy when I wear suits, Love the idea of breaking up the colors and pairing with a slim legged pant!
JulieWunder says
I think it is all about the cut! Something slim fitting really helps.
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
So cute! I had totally abandoned the idea of a suit, but I think you may have changed my mind.
JulieWunder says
It is not something I wear often, but I think It is a great way to switch it up. I also feel like they might make a comeback sometime soon!
Emily says
You look really stylish and so pretty in the suit. You definitely pulled it off!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Emily! Thanks for stopping by and happy weekend!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
So cute! I agree with you on colorful jackets - love them! I also love that it's not matchy-matchy, like you said.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Nicole! Thanks for the linkup!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
I've never worn a full suit, but have tried wearing more blazers for different work events. They always make me feel so polished and sophisticated. It's crazy how such a simple thing like a blazer can put an extra skip in your step so to speak.
JulieWunder says
It's a perfect way to be taken more seriously in my opinion!
Mary Beth Jackson says
I occasionally still wear a suit depending on what is going on. You know Florida can be kind of relaxed in the dress code department! Nothing polishes up an outfit like a nice jacket!
JulieWunder says
Oh yeah! Florida is very relaxed. Asheville, with it's hippie vibe, is also a dress down place, but more boho than beachy.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Totally agree with you--you gotta mix it up, and go with unexpected colors and shapes!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Susie! Happy weekend!
Danyelle Musselman says
Cute suit! My last two years of broadcasting I wore zero suits... my network was all about the sleeveless sheath dress
JulieWunder says
I wear maybe one suit every two weeks just for old time sake. We got the everybody should wear a jewel tone wrap dress speech. I probably have 20+ of them in my closet now. yikes.
Linda says
I have a closet full of suits that I can mix an match. Thanks for the tip. Going out for Mother's Day. Now I know what to wear. You look fabulous. Love seeing you on Jewels That Dance commercials.
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Linda! So glad you like the new commercials!
Blane Sherer says
I really like your suit look today.
I was really happy to see your Jewels That Dance add Thursday morning on WLOS at 7:58 AM .I thought that was especially Kool coming on right after the weather. I thought the add was very well done. Hope you have a nice weekend.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Blane! Glad you like the Jewel's That Dance commercial! As always, thanks for the support.
Libby Haire says
Hello, Juoie. I have suits, but have been using them as separates for a while. Some professional offices still require a dressier dress code and my outfit depends on the industry where I will be that day.
Love your jacket--a favorite color of mine.
Happy Weekend!
JulieWunder says
Thanks! I love this color too. It works well for so many people.
jill conyers says
I occasionally wear suits but not very often. It all depends on what I'm doing at work that day.
Love the jacket!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jill! I don't wear them near as much anymore, but always feel great when I do.
Jenny says
You're speaking my language! I love separates. I have so many great jackets and I love to mix and match them with pencil skirts or slim pants. I hardly ever wear the same color jacket and pant/skirt. The look you have on is great!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jenny! Happy weekend! 🙂