Pantsuits, also called trouser suits outside the United States, are suits that women wear consisting of pants or trousers and a coat or jacket. Introduced in the 1920s, pantsuits have grown in popularity and acceptability as the years went by, mainly because of designers like André Courrèges and Yves Saint-Laurent, both of whom promoted the suit in women’s fashion; and prominent personalities such as Angela Merkel, Hillary Clinton, and Helen Clark, who have adopted pantsuits as their business attire.
Pantsuits, just like any other women’s clothing have their own seasonal flavors. Just like with designer collections, there are
- winter attire
- spring attire
- summer
- fall attire
In pantsuits, there are two popular designs: a summer pantsuit, and a business pantsuit.
- Summer pantsuits: These are obviously the craze during summer, as their designs allow for a more comfortable wear during the hot days of the summer.
- Business pantsuits: They are preferred by the working woman, who would like to project an aura of professionalism and integrity.
However, for this article, we’d focus on the summer pant suit, which as some may say, is a woman’s best friend in summer.
Selecting A Summer Pantsuit
Summer is all about projecting an air of breeziness in style. Light colors are the theme of the season and floral designs are more than common. Short sleeves are the normal coat/jacket paired with the pants, and the cloth material should always be light and cool.
When choosing pantsuits, you must choose one that fits your size just right. Make allowances for when you raise your arm or when you squat down. Don’t pick a suit that is too tight or too loose. You may find yourself in an embarrassing situation when the suit rips or when it shows your figure in an unfavorable light.
Form Fitting Pantsuits
Of course there are some pantsuits made to fit your figure just right. However, if you’re going to choose a form fitting pantsuit, make sure you can carry the day without any ripping being made. Form fitting pantsuits can work beautifully for those with an excellent figure. For fitting accentuates curves, so if you have the right curves to show, by all means, wear one. However, if you’d rather hide some unpleasant curves that do not compliment your figure, you would do better with looser suits.
Looser suits however aren’t just worn to hide flab. They’re also worn simply because they are more airy and they allow greater freedom of movement for the wearer. There are loose pantsuits that provide luscious, flowing designs. A loose design is more common in a summer pantsuit.
Why Wear Summer Pantsuits?
- Unlike business pantsuits, a summer pantsuit allows women to wear more colorful attire.
- Women can even choose to wear short pant suits. Instead of long pants, short pant suits accentuate the long legs of the wearer and shows off her style without breaking a sweat. The hotter the day becomes in the summer, the more short pant suits become more alluring as a choice of clothing.
- Summer pant suits are also a more appropriate choice of clothing, because of the range of their color. Summer pant suits are light in color, usually white, cream, light blue or light green.
- Sometimes they can also come in brighter colors like yellow, orange, pink and purple, and sometimes accompanied by floral design. This is in contrast to dark, subdued colors of business pantsuits that usually come in navy blue, gray, or black colors.
Shopping For A Summer Pantsuit
When shopping for a summer pantsuit, there are a few things you need to take into consideration.
- First, you need to know where you will use the pantsuit. Are you going to use it in the office? Outdoors? Will you wear it shopping or going to a party? These are important questions to consider so that you can choose the right pantsuits to suit the occasion.
- You also need to consider your budget? Will you have enough money to buy several pairs or just a couple? If you’re on a tight budget, it may be better for you to be creative and choose pairs that can be switched with each other. Try mixing and matching suits before you buy them. The more they can be interchangeable with each other, the more you will be able to stretch your shopping money.
- Be mindful also of your present wardrobe. It would be a good idea to buy suits that can also be matched with the other dresses in your closet. Pick pantsuits that match well with your shoes and other accessories.
Check The Fabric Of The Suit
When shopping for pantsuits, be sure to check the fabric of the suit you are buying. Is it a fabric you are comfortable wearing? Wool is the most popular material used in pant suits. However, there are also linen, silk, and polyester pantsuits.
Aside from the type of fabric used, you should also check the quality of the suit’s construction. Are the threads well-stitched? Check for faulty linings or loose threads. Make sure the suit is sturdy and does not rip easily.
Matching Pantsuits With Your Style
Sandals are a great choice of footwear when wearing summer pant suits. Flats and slingback shoes also match summer pantsuits well. If you are going to wear jewelry, wear jewelry with cool tones that look nice in summer. Silver-tone jewelries are a good choice for jewelry in the summertime.
Remember though that just like any wardrobe choices, it’s your style that should carry the day. Choose colors and design based not only on your body shape, but also on your preferences. Make sure to choose pantsuits that bring out your best assets. Above all, wear clothes that you are comfortable wearing and that you are not ashamed of going out to be seen with. It’s a poor choice of clothing when you feel ill at ease and unable to move, because the suit you chose restricts your movement or makes you too uncomfortable to move freely.
