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WIW: Skirt Suit My Way

January 23, 2014

I wanted to purchase a skirt suit for my new job for those days when I'm in more "official" meetings with the Board, government officials, etc. so I turned to Nygard, a Canadian brand that has always produced good quality suits in various fabrications and styles and to put the cherry on top, they come in petite sizes as well.

I found this black blazer and skirt suit on Boxing Day and it fit my needs perfectly - they produce new suits every year with tweaks to represent the current trends. This blazer for example is a bit longer, lower single button stance and narrower lapels. 

For the top underneath the blazer, I chose the white silk blend v-neck cross body hi-low hem top my DS gave me for Christmas. I had been looking for a slouchy white tee for some time and this was perfect.

And then to add a bit of Shannon style, I added my large polka dot hose for a bit of whimsy, my black patent booties and my oversized animal print clutch. My silver wedding band and a large gun metal cuff, along with my signature red lip, complete the look.

Unfortunately I don't think this photographed as well as it looks IRL - oh well. So what do you think? Corporate without being stuffy? As always, comments/suggestions welcome.

BTW I'm in meetings most of the day so may not be able to come back and read your comments until much later.

Suit: Nygard
Top: BCBG
Hose: Hue
Booties: Ara
Clutch: XOXO (thrifted)
Cuff: thrifted

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38 Comments

  • rute replied 10 years ago

    gorgeous! Love the hose, the booties and the clucth! They add that trendy and fab factor! 

  • catherine replied 10 years ago

    Perfect.  I especially love how the booties create a dressy vibe for the whole outfit.

  • Aquamarine replied 10 years ago

    LOL...You are never stuffy! Perfect.

  • replied 10 years ago

    I like the dotty hose, it really makes the outfit.

  • Jaime replied 10 years ago

    Stuffy? Not at all! Great suit and I love how you describe the modern tweaks - I love details!

  • Windchime replied 10 years ago

    You look great! Your cross body top and fun dotted hose keep the overall look from becoming extreme corporate. I really like your shiny ankle boots, too!

  • donnat replied 10 years ago

    Nothing stuffy, almost edgy... The hose and slouchy top really snazz it up. Very professional.

  • Suz replied 10 years ago

    Looks great, Shannon! The clutch, top, and booties, plus the hose, make it trendy, not stuffy. 

  • Neel replied 10 years ago

    That is a very flattering suit on you. Great find! I love the fluid top inside too. I suppose your DS does know what his mum likes :)

  • lyn67 replied 10 years ago

    Exactly:"Corporate without being stuffy"+love it!:-)

  • Glory replied 10 years ago

    Perfect wardrobe addition. I can see you getting loads of wear out of this suit - together and by themselves. Love love how you have edged it up with the stockings and boots.

  • El Cee replied 10 years ago

    You look beautiful! Great suit. You have kept the overall look from being too corporate or stuffy by adding fun, textural elements (dotty hose and snake clutch). Love your style.

  • Joyce B replied 10 years ago

    Yay! You know how to make a skirt suit a happy suit. It looks fab.

  • Raisin replied 10 years ago

    Perfect suit!  I think the loose, white tee makes it look modern, and I do love the cute little polka dot tights.

  • amiable replied 10 years ago

    Exactly corporate without being stuffy - you look amazingly terrific!  Way to go!

  • Emily replied 10 years ago

    Corporate but not stuffy is absolutely right.  You look fabulous - this is definitely the way to wear a suit!  

  • Sara L. replied 10 years ago

    I think you look great!  The slouchy tee, polka dot tights, and oversized clutch make the outfit look current and not stuffy.

  • Lisa replied 10 years ago

    Corporate with the suit and arty because you paired with fun hose and booties instead of classic hose and a classic pump.  Nice mix here.

  • E replied 10 years ago

    You look exquisite! Definitely corporate but not stuffy. And the photographs look great to me, so I can't imagine how stunning it was in real life. :)

  • Beth Ann replied 10 years ago

    A very snazzy suit, indeed.  You look modern and energetic, but very professional.  A great purchase!

  • vipanchi replied 10 years ago

    You look professional and very modern! I like your style of photographs too - the close-up of the accessories in one shot!:)

  • carambola replied 10 years ago

    You look great! Love all the details - drapey tee, cuff, dotty hose, and booties, and how they add personality and freshness.

  • kellygirl replied 10 years ago

    Not stuffy at all. I think the top really helps to modernize the suit. LOVE the patterned tights too. So chic!

  • gryffin replied 10 years ago

    Shannon - I so love this. Elegant and professional but those special shannon tweaks that make it so fun - those hose look great with the bag and cuff. I love that drapy tee with the suit, it loosens it up with the accessories and just looks great. Confident, fun, and just gorgeous!!

  • replied 10 years ago

    Shannon- I just love your style. I could not carry this off (and do not have the lifestyle that requires it) so admire it all the more!

  • Peri replied 10 years ago

    Really love the hose! I bought a pair of big polka dot tights and a pair of zigzag splash kind of pattern last year and have yet to wear them. I wanted them so badly and in reality I'm just chicken. 

    Or maybe because I so rarely wear a skirt or dress and when I do the occasion isn't quite right for wild tights? 

    Either way, seeing you wearing them them and looking fun, not goofy, makes me not give up...the day will come.

  • April replied 10 years ago

    Can I just say how glad I am that you decided to stay on the forum, Shannon?

  • Caro in Oz replied 10 years ago

    Never stuffy but always interesting - YLF.

  • Thistle replied 10 years ago

    Corporate, but pulled together and stylish with a dose of personality with the tights and bag. Perfect!

  • MsMary replied 10 years ago

    Your new boss must think he's died and gone to heaven, with such an incredibly professional, chic, and stylish executive assistant representing him!!  You look amazing!!

  • Vicki replied 10 years ago

    Love this look for your new job duties and btw belated congratulations to you!  I WANT those nylons; so cool.

  • deb replied 10 years ago

    The tights and booties make this outfit fun.

  • Deborah replied 10 years ago

    Black and white! You know what I'm going to say:). Stunning. Shannon I just love the white top. I would love to see a pic of it on it's own, ot seems to have a really interesting detail.

  • Kiwibird replied 10 years ago

    Nothing stuffy about that outfit Shannon!   You look stunning!  Love the dotty hose (making a note of that in my inspiration file)!!

  • Robidi replied 10 years ago

    Professional and gorgeous!

  • Debra replied 10 years ago

    Lovely suit, really nice style, love the black and white. You look great :)

  • Janet replied 10 years ago

    Way to take a suit and make it your own! I think it looks great -- perfectly appropriate while still reflecting your personality.

  • Angie replied 10 years ago

    Killer xo

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.