Suit It Up!

So I was shopping with my Boyfriend today because he's a business student and obviously needed a suit. And by needed a suit I mean that if he doesn't have one he's kicked out of class because Rutgers University - School of Business Newark is just that hard core. I mean I'm in law school and our dress code isn't even that strict. I mean obviously we do have to get dressed for certain events but we can show up to class in sweatpants if we so choose (although in my personal opinion wearing sweatpants is a true sign of defeat; even though the occasional hoodie is ok) and not have to worry that we are going to get kicked out or get points taken off our grades.

Not that having to wear a suit in a professional school is a bad thing. It's actually kind of nice. Everyone just looks cleaner and more respectable. I'm convinced that even the sketchiest person can look completely trust worthy when he is wearing a suit. I even think it's sort of a sexy way to dress. I mean there's something about seeing someone in a suit that makes you look at them in a new way. Especially if you're in the bar with some girlfriends having a fabulous cocktail like a Godiva Chocolate Martini - because can you really get anymore decadent? 


So watching him go through the motions of buying a really spectacular looking suit at the end of the day made me start to think....maybe I should be wearing suits more often. I mean as a woman I have a lot more suit options than a man does. I can wear a skirt suit (skirt, oxford, and suit jacket), a dress suit (a sheath dress, suit jacket) or a pants suit (pants, oxford, suit jacket). Plus those are such easy transition outfits. Simply change the top, ditch the jacket, then change your shoes, bag, and other accessories and you're good to go to the office straight to the bar. 

The only word of caution that I would include with this is that you need to splurge. A suit is not something that you should look to get for cheap. Obviously look for sales or student discounts or things like that but don't go to a bargain basement for the suit that you want to be the marker of your professional career. You should spend the money for an amazing suit because an amazing suit should last you till the day you die. Provided that you take care of it, i.e. taking to the dry cleaners and not just throwing it in with your dirty underwear. Also take the time and get it tailored because nothing says unprofessional like an ill fitting suit. It's just sloppy so spend the extra $20 to $30 and get it tailored.

Also buy the proper accessories. As cute as sparkle sky high heels are they aren't cute with a suit. Unless you're going to the bar after work and not including the jacket or oxford with the shirt. But even then you're teetering on some awkward territory. 

Moral of the shopping story? My Boyfriend had buyer's remorse at the expense only because it was just one suit and it cost so much but at the same time knows he looks great for sure. So go out and splurge a little because a good suit that fits you perfectly is truly an investment in your future. 

So go out and Suit It Up!

XOXO Lea Mills 

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