Bored Of Your Work Suits? We’ve Got Super Easy Ways To Refresh Your Look

Aaron Kok | Published November 28, 2018

The office-approved pantsuit is a guaranteed way of making sure you look sharp and professional in the workplace, but often, it means sacrificing your own personal style and flair for the sake of blending into your work environment. Well, we say not anymore! Designers have renewed their appreciation for power tailoring, and have channeled their ideas into reinventing the way power suits are made and worn. From interesting fabrics to unexpected colours, here’s your guide on how to make your pantsuit feel fresh again.

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Bored Of Your Work Suits? We've Got Super Easy Ways To Refresh Your Look

1. Check Mate

Elevate your look by playing with prints and texture. A checked wool blazer looks fab over a leather shirt.

Jacket, $345, from Massimo Dutti. Shirt, $69.90, from Zara.

2. Square Dance

Don’t just stick to safe prints, this season sees a slew of statement prints to ensure you stand out from the crowd.

Derek Lam jacket, $420; and pants, $310, both from THE OUTNET. Boots, $3,560, from Loro Piana.

3. Watch Your Tone

A surefire way to look slick in a pantsuit? Pair it with pieces in similar shades.

Glasses (worn throughout), $425, from Givenchy. Shirt, $119; jacket and pants, all from H&M. Boots, $700, from Tory Burch.

4. Strike A Cord

Put a ’70s spin on a corduroy suit with a polo-neck and wire-rimmed glasses.

Jacket, $345; and pants, $165, both from Massimo Dutti. Sweater, $129, from Club Monaco.

5. Go With The Bow

A pussy-bow blouse contrasts perfectly with borrowed-from-the-boys suiting.

Top, $560, from Longchamp. Jacket, $2,190, from Stella McCartney. Trousers, $1,040, from Jil Sander.

6. Tickled Pink

Take it to the next level with statement design details such as feathers.

Jacket, $149; shirt, $119; and pants, $79.90, all from Topshop.

Photos: Joel Lim/Calibre Pictures / Fashion Direction: Janice Pidduck / Fashion Styling: Shaun Chen, assisted by Xiang Qiyuan / Hair: Michael Chiew from Hairloom using KMS / Makeup: Keith Bryant Lee using Giorgio Armani / Model: Bora H/Mannequin / Location: LAVO Singapore