Woman and suit
Last year during the Oscars, all eyes were on Angelina Jolie's leg, last Sunday during the BAFTAs, all eyes were on her suit. We talked about it yesterday here on Amayzine already, together with her husband Brad, she appeared in a super sexy tuxedo with a loose bowtie and 7/8 length trousers, and she rarely looked sexier. A man in a suit is always mega exciting, but a woman in a suit is actually just as good. But there are a few things to consider when purchasing such a suit, and today in the Explorer we are going to discuss it thoroughly. Because nothing is more beautiful than a nice suit, but also, nothing is uglier than an ugly suit.
The fact that women wear suits at all is thanks to Yves Saint Laurent. The fashion designer shocked friends and foes when he sent a model down the runway in Le Smoking in Paris in 1966; at that time, it was already shocking to say that a woman wore pants, let alone a whole suit. Le Smoking came at a time when feminism was bursting at the seams, and the look became the embodiment of the liberated independent woman on both sides of the ocean. When photographer Helmut Newton regularly captured the strong female silhouette in Vogue Paris in the following years, the popularity of the tuxedo was undeniable. But not without setbacks. People screamed murder and mayhem; women in tuxedos were refused entry at operas and soirées, and fines were even issued for those daring to appear in men's clothing. In recent years, the image could not have been more opposite. On almost every runway, we saw a variation of the women's suit, and the red carpet was littered with women dressed sharply in suits. From bright yellow to sober gray, with long or short trousers and with a shirt underneath or au naturel – it can all be done.
In terms of STYLING, you should especially keep one thing in mind: keep it feminine.
Anyone who craves a really good suit must do their homework. The first step you need to take is to investigate whether a suit is ‘fused or un-fused’. With an un-fused jacket, the inner structure is made up of different layers of fabric, which are connected by horsehair. The result is that the suit falls naturally around your body, and moreover, the suit will increasingly adapt to the shape of your body. With a fused suit, the inner structure is literally glued together. On the hanger, you may not see much difference, but since not everyone has the same build, it can quickly look unnatural. A fused suit does not stretch and is not dynamic. When you wear such a suit, you always have a kind of artificial thing around your body. You can easily check whether you are dealing with a fused suit. With an un-fused suit, you won't feel hard pieces at the seams of the shoulders, and you can easily roll the fabric between your fingers. A fused suit will feel much harder and stiffer. Don't feel like spending hundreds of euros on a suit right away? Then buy one at a cheaper store like H&M or Zara and have it tailored by a good tailor. Call the best fashion store you know and ask where they have their suits tailored. If you then have your cheaper version adjusted to your measurements, you can be sure that the fit will be good, and that is the most important thing at first.
In terms of styling, you should especially keep one thing in mind: keep it feminine. High heels with a pointed toe and, if possible, a toe décolleté, a nice low-cut blouse, and let your hair down or in a long ponytail. Bright red lips make everything even more exciting. Be confident and feel strong; in short, own your suit and you’ll own the night.
