Revealed - Styling Secrets of Skirt Suits for Women

There isn’t a more chic or powerful attire to wear to work or anywhere else for that matter than a ladylike skirt suit, whether they be of various styles, colourful, printed, or even solid black. This season, a skirt suit isn't just for business. We can dress in a suit anywhere and at any moment. In fact, this season, stylish women are choosing formal skirts and tops over a little black dress.

The good news is that there is a skirt suit for office wear for every body type and fashion preference.

Do you also struggle to find your everyday office look and stay in tune with the latest trends? Don’t worry! We’ve covered a wide range of questions that you might have and asked our fashion expert Alvira Rego to create this little guide on how to master the business casual style with a skirt suit for women.

So dive in and emerge reborn to showcase your style to the world.

What is the ideal length for a skirt suit for women of different body types?

Ideally, knee-length or a slightly longer skirt is perfect for taller women as it shows just the right amount of your legs. For more petite ladies, on the other hand, try avoiding knee-length hemlines as it does little to elongate your silhouette. If you have to, opt for high-waist knee-length options to add a bit of length.

What type of skirt suit for women is best for a casual work event?

Casual isn’t just a style category.  “Casual” attire is a chance for you to be comfortable and stylish at the same time, as well as to show off your personality outside the office with your style. Feel free to choose various patterns, cuts, and colours which would be different from what you’d normally wear at work. Remember - anything that’s comfortable can be worn to casual work event clothing. 

How do you take the skirt suit from your desk to dinner?

An elegant camisole/top and a loose button on your blazer is the first step when going from a work desk to a dinner table. Next, it’s time to let your hair down and go for a darker shade of lipstick. Yes, it can be as simple as that.

How do you style the classic pencil skirt suit?

Start off with soft-coloured shirts. Camisole, turtleneck tops, and t-shirts are prime candidates to make it work really well. Consider wearing the same colour top as the blazer, if you’re feeling monochromatic. Round it off with a pair of comfortable heels and elegant accessories. And depending on the style of your skirt suit, a shiny belt over the blazer can do wonders for your style quotient.

What colour skirt suits are appropriate for the workplace?

Play it safe with basic neutral colours like black, tan, brown, and beige which are essential for your wardrobe. On days you feel a bit more colourful than usual, add pastel colours and a few dark-toned colours as well. Extra-bright colours are not the best options unless your work culture is extra casual as well.

Business lunch or dinner – what kind of skirt suit should I go for? 

Pencil skirts going down to the knee-length, or just a tad above, are the go-to for business meals. Ensure your skirt reaches almost to the knee level when you’re standing, and covers your thighs while you’re seated. For colours, skirt suits in solid colors or muted patterns are ideal when fitted, but not too tight. A solid coloured blouse with minimal pattern is the way to go.

What are my styling options with checkered skirt suits?

Start with a simple shirt inside, and try to avoid something with too many patterns, cuts, and designs as it may bring down the formality of the outfit. Let your shirt, ideally camisole, be neat so that it complements well with your checkered suits.

What colour combinations of skirt suits work well for a casual business outing?

Your regular, go-to colours like black, white, tan, brown, and beige work best. But that being said, there are some colour combinations when put together that brings out a whole new ball game. You ready?

NAVY & ORANGE, BLUSH & BURGUNDY, GREEN & YELLOW, BLUE & PINK, RED & FUCHSIA, TEAL & GREEN - BLUE, YELLOW & GREY, CAMEL & BLACK.

There you have it ladies. Some awesome styling tips to transform your skirt suits for office to a universal attire to carry anywhere you go. Go nuts!