The stylish return of a 1980s staple.
Just as women were entering the corporate workplace in big numbers, the shapeless power suit emerged. Over time, the "power look" changed. How do women project power in the modern office?
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Kate Beckinsale showcased her dramatic new look as she attended the Roger Vivier dinner at a private residence in Pacific Palis, Los Angeles, on Wednesday.
Business woman in 80's power suit on old mobile phone.
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Tia Dorraine is the label-to-know for timeless suits, like this statement ensemble. Tailored with precision, the blazer is crafted from a structured stretch cotton blend fabric with lustrous satin lapels to a slender fit that flatteringly defines the natural contours of the figure. The asymmetric design, shoulder pads, buttoned cuffs and the signature pink lining with logo add to its powerful boardroom-ready style. Cut from the same luxurious fabric, the pants are smartened up with pressed creases. Tailored for a close fit, the classic silhouette is topped with a slim waistband, highlighted with the same satin detailing as the blazer and belt. The extravagant belt has an asymmetrical floor-skimming hem on the left side and fastens with an adjustable strap at the back for a close fit.
Fog color City suit in stretch wool ($2,350), cotton Polo shirt with contrast plaid around collar ($420), patton asymmetric monk strap leather shoes ($1,300), all by Ferragamo; brown Italian calfskin belt in washed finish ($95) by Torino Leather; Orange Rubber Strap watch ($4,400) by Hermes.
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As women were getting more active towards the turn of the 20thcentury, in society, in the workplace, and in the literal sense of the word, they needed their clothing to follow ‘suit’ (so to speak). Enter the Tailor Made. 1895 // The V&A Museum A versatile outfit consisting of a skirt, a blouse - or shirtwaist - and a tailored jacket to match. Not only was this outfit far more practical than the flounces and frills that made up the rest of the Edwardian woman’s wardrobe, allowing for more movement with its skirt of suitable walking length and a jacket one could remove, but it also took on elements of a gentlemen’s suit from the time, and therefore letting women feel they had more of a presence in the workplace. It was also the obvious choice of outfit to purchase if you wanted to get the most out of your clothes. With the shirtwaist & skirt combination, and numerous styles being available in both, it meant the possibilities were endless and you could easily switch things up for a new look. It became the typical costume for travelling, and for popular activities of the day, too. October & November, 1900 1892 1890-1900 1907 // National Cloak and Suit Company, New York City Late 1890s 1905-1910 1912 1917 After first being considered plain and bland, and going against the era's ideals of femininity, it then started to rise in popularity amongst the middle & working classes in the 1890s, before becoming the ideal all-purpose outfit of the 'new' working woman towards the 1900s and 1910s, being particularly favoured by the Suffragettes. c. 1910 // Suffragettes 1912 // Women's Suffrage Headquarters, Ohio 1910 // Suffragettes armed with materials to chain themselves to railings
How Melanie Griffith's character, Tess McGill, in Working Girl still can inspire (at least one) working woman years later.
