Layering for a professional suit look / Slojevito odijevanje za profesionalni poslovni izgled
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- a set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt
- She was wearing a grey business suit.
- He is dressed in a formal black suit.
- They won't let men into the restaurant without a suit and tie.
- a two-/three-piece suit (= of two/three pieces of clothing)
- a pinstripe suit
“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.”
HOW DO WE DEFINE A SUIT?
Suit, in dress design, matching set of clothes consisting, for example, of a coat, vest, and trousers.
WHEN DID THE SHIFT IN WESTERN FORMAL ATTIRE START?
The shift in Western masculine attire from the doublet to the present-day suit began in the 1660s at the courts of Louis XIV of France and Charles II of England. The reformed style consisted of a long coat with wide, turned-back sleeves and a row of buttons down the front, some of which were left unbuttoned to reveal a vest (later called a waistcoat in England), an undergarment almost identical to the coat.
HOW DID THE FIRM ESTABLISHED STYLE FOR MEN COME TO BE?
At first the vest had long sleeves that showed below the turned-back sleeves of the coat and then the sleeves were dispensed with entirely. Neither coat nor vest had a collar or lapels. To complete the new mode, tight-fitting breeches were worn with stockings gartered below the knee. By 1670 this type of suit had become the firmly established style for men and was worn with no essential change until the end of the 18th century.
THE JOURNEY OF SUIT TROUGH REVOLUTIONS
From the time of the French Revolution until well into the 19th century, a man’s suit consisted of a short, fitted waistcoat (called a veston in France); below-knee-length breeches or long trousers; and a long outer coat. A top hat was worn with it. By the 1830s, breeches were worn as compulsory court attire and by the elderly and the unfashionable, and long trousers were worn by everyone else.
WHEN DID THE PROTOTYPE OF A MODERN SUIT APPEAR?
The prototype of the modern suit appeared in 1860 as the “lounge suit,” which was for informal wear and consisted of long trousers; a waistcoat, or vest (often elaborately decorated); and a short coat. The desire on the part of the middle class for gentlemanly clothes led to great conformity in men’s suits; since the 19th century men’s fashions have remained more or less static.
WHEN DID WOMEN'S TAILOR SUITS START TO TAKE OFF?
Women’s “tailor-made” suits became very popular in the second half of the 19th century for sport and traveling. When women began to work outside the home after the Civil War and even more so after World War I, they adopted this form of suit, which consisted of a matching skirt and jacket. In the second half of the 20th century, women began to wear matching jackets and trousers (pantsuits).
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Yves Saint Laurent would've agreed with you on that totally! :) Black+Pantsuit is just his cup of tea! You look elegant and pulled together as they say. And layers are a must in this weather. :)
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DeleteYou're so right! But I'm too lazy, I always end up not going. Love suits looks :p
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DeleteIt's true, dear Ivana, layering is good, who wants to feel cold? No way! I loved your black suit and it's a good investment to go to a seamstress, for sure. I have some (in different places) and I can't imagine myself without a good one - I always have to shorten hems - jeans, coats, whatever, because I am short :) Loved the outfit with the scarf and coat! You look very beautiful and super chic! Hope you have a very nice day, dear Ivana!
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thank you Denise, yes they can be so helpful when it comes to altering clothes. It takes forever when we do it ourselves.
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DeleteThis year the winter is warm and sunny, which is strange for January. Here in the North of Spain this season is usually rainy and cold, but not yet!))) The same, like in your pics!
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I completely agree, sometimes all that's need to make an item of clothing go from 'good' to 'fantastic!' is a seamstress :) This black suit looks amazing on you, and great idea to layer the suit for winter to keep warm! Have a lovely week...
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A nice suit and an oversized long coat is a timeless combination for the busy working lady!
ReplyDeleteYou look superbly gorgeous, Ivana! Love how you have styled this outfit. The coat is very cool!
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ReplyDeleteYou look all business like and very elegant too and with a touch of edginess, Ivana. Suits you very well, btw. Everything works so well together and I just love that coat, girl. Happy hump day, Ivana.
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Your eye makeup colour is so pretty, dear! Love how you've styled everything! xoxo
ReplyDeleteTailoring is a great idea! When we last went to Bali, my friend actually got 2suits made, in charcoal-grey wool... they fitted so well.x
ReplyDeleteDear Ivana, yes, sometimes it is a really good idea to give a piece of clothes to a seamstresser. Sometimes I try to change the clothes by myself but I have to admit I'm still not really good in sewing ... You look fantastic in your suit and how you have combined it! It makes me smile to see the both of us in two pieces suits :) Have a wonderful Thursday evening, here in Bavaria we have still snow ...
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ReplyDeleteVery chic, dear Ivana! It´s a little bit unusual to see you in a formal suit, but it fits you very well;-)
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ReplyDeletegosh, your style is so fab!!! this is a nice business outfit. this coat ist so cool. i love this colour on it and i think it would perfectly match to a (leather) leggings with the same colour.
ReplyDeletemy only critics on this is: this green eye shadow is not your colour for make up. i like this colour as smokey eyes not at all. i think green make up is not the colour to wear. choose another one like yellow, rose, a soft blue tone or even a really dark eye shadow.
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this was a blue eye shadow, maybe it looks green on photos. Anyway, thanks for your suggestion.
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Wow, this suit is so chic! I have to admit I don't own a single suit but it's definitely on my to-do for someday. I love the look of a fitted suit!
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