A business suit is not just an apparel that you wear to work. It is a reflection of your personality and professionalism. The correct business suit portrays you as a figure of authority with ample elegance and style.

While choosing and buying a woman’s business suit you have to consider certain factors to avoid picking up something that brings out a different and undesired image of yours. Here we have provided you with a few tips on how to buy a woman’s business suit so that you always pick the right one for yourself.

Keep In Mind Your Body Type

This is the ground rule for purchasing any kind of dress. You must always consider your body type and select something that highlights your best points while covering up the flaws. If you have wide shoulders with a large bustline then opt for a three-button jacket which would help to take away the attention from your not so flattering upper-body.

If you are one with a straight angular body then you should choose a suit with straight lines and a jacket with sharp collar but not too fitted at the waistline.Curvy bodied women should go for rounded lines, short jacket with fitted waist & rounded collar and a round bottom skirt.

Types Of Business Suits For Women

Skirt suit 

A skirt suit consists of a blazer or a suit jacket and a skirt. This is the most conventional and commonly used business suit for women. Skirts in these suits are usually slim or narrow cut made of the same material as the jackets.

Pant Suit

A pant suit contains a jacket and a pant of mostly the same fabric.

3-piece suit

These suits contain a jacket, a skirt and a pant in a single suit set. So, you get two business suits in one set and can wear the pant and skirt alternatively.

The Cut, Style, Fabric And Color

The season or climate does play a role in selecting your business suit because the fabric or material that you would choose for summer and winter would vary. Choose a fabric which is a good blend of lightweight wool or cotton and try to avoid blends with excess polyester. Choose a fabric that doesn’t form wrinkles when crumbled.

The fit of the suit is very important as your comfort depends largely on that. The skirt or pant should fit you just right so that you can comfortably sit and stand wearing it. Make a check of the fit by sliding two fingers under the waistband.The crotch area of the pant should lie flat against your body and the skirt should fall straight.

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When it comes to the style of the suit, prefer a skirt with a back zipper which gives a better fit than a side zipper. As for the pant, choose pleats for a dressy look along with more comfort for movement or a flat-front pant for a slimmer look. Cuffed legs give a formal look whereas uncuffed ones make your legs look longer.

When choosing a jacket you can opt for the traditional single-breasted jacket, the dressier double-breasted jacket or the ones that button to the collar. Jackets with an inset waistline accentuate curves better. Choose a pocket style between the more formal looking besom or slit and the flap or patch. Jackets should be slightly padded at the shoulders with collars that fall flat at the back of your neck. Sleeves should reveal around half inch of the dress cuff. Stick to colors like black, navy, brown and grey for a business suit.