{"id":129,"date":"2023-10-03T09:57:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T09:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latterly.org\/?p=129"},"modified":"2023-12-18T16:26:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T16:26:43","slug":"suit-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latterly.org\/suit-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a Suit for Women: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to buy a new suit! A suit can be quite an investment, so you want to get it right. This guide will walk you through all the steps to get the perfect suit for you.<\/p>\n

The good news<\/strong>: a well cared for suit can last for many years and through many wears. I wear a suit every day to work and have several I have worn for nearly a decade now.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get right to it.<\/p>\n

Contents<\/h2>\n
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Chapter 1: Determine the Purpose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chapter 2: Consider your Attributes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chapter 3:
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Chapter 4: Accessorize Your Suit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Chapter 5:
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Bonus Chapter:
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Chapter 1: Determine the Purpose<\/h2>\n
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Buying a suit can be an investment, so let\u2019s take the time to get it right!<\/p>\n

In this chapter, we\u2019re going to think about the purpose of your suit, and what that may mean to the style of the suit you buy.<\/p>\n

Are you interviewing or need an update to your corporate wardrobe? Will you be traveling more and need something that is easy to care for?<\/p>\n

Maybe you are ready to invest in your first high quality suit. Regardless, let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Overview<\/h3>\n

The purpose of your suit will drive what type you get and how you accessorize it. It\u2019s important to take a minute here to also\u00a0think about the message you want to put out in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A suit can help you command immediate respect and\u00a0feel more confident<\/a>\u00a0for those important meetings and negotiations. Importantly, you want your suit to make you feel powerful, which you can then better project out to the world.<\/p>\n

Purpose<\/h4>\n

Here\u2019s a simple question:\u00a0Why are you buying this suit<\/strong>? Here are some possible answers to this question.<\/p>\n

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Interview: Business or Professional (e.g. Lawyer, Executive, Accountant, Engineer)<\/td>\nA\u00a0more traditional style<\/strong>\u00a0of suit with clean lines and low frills is best. Stick to more traditional colors such as navy, charcoal grey, or black.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interview: Creative<\/td>\nPut your\u00a0personal style on display<\/strong>\u00a0while maintaining clean lines and a professional look. Consider the traditional colors noted above plus eggplant, camel, and forest green.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interview: Non-Business (e.g. Teacher, medical field, social work)<\/td>\nA suit should still be worn, but you will have\u00a0many more options<\/a>\u00a0and can veer from the very traditional business suit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corporate Office (day-to-day wear)<\/td>\nInvest in quality<\/strong>\u00a0as you\u2019ll wear it many times. Strive to look professional, while showing your individual style. Mix and match suit separates with other jackets, pants, skirts or dresses for more wardrobe options.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Presentation or Speaking Engagement<\/td>\nThere are no rules, but you want\u00a0something you can move in<\/strong>. Take pictures in the presentation suit from close up and far away, including various poses \u2013 arms up, sitting down, or any other moves you make while speaking.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travel<\/a><\/td>\nConsider a\u00a0washable suit<\/a>\u00a0or a fabric that doesn\u2019t wrinkle easily such as wool or cashmere.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Messaging<\/h4>\n

After you\u2019ve determine the purpose and considered the basic style of your suit, consider some messages you want to convey while wearing your suit. What is it you want to feel and want others to react to? Pick 3-5 messages you\u2019d like to convey and jot them down. We\u2019ll refer to these later.<\/p>\n

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