Suit Up

A puzzling trend has emerged here at my local boutique. Over and over I overhear customers who, upon discovering a full rack of 2 piece women's suits, exclaim surprise that the jacket they hold in their hands that they very much love has a matching skirt! Its truly stunning how many women come in that seem to have no concept of the idea of the suit for women. Nearly just as often I am asked to sell the jacket separately from the skirt, which I have to politely decline.

The suit is basically a two piece dress. Seen every season in some incarnation, the suit has not and never will go "out of style". These, from Dolce and Gabbana...

And from Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel....

So the suit has not become passe by any means. The suit is not a foreign concept in fashion, in fact quite the opposite. So why the fear? Why the scorn? Is it the matchy-matchy, Garanimals vibe a two piece set gives off to some people? Maybe so. But is it really so hard to imagine taking TWO great pieces of clothing and mixing them up with other pieces? Twill skirt with skinny sweater and tights, belted jacket over cami with jeans, pencil skirt with fitted tee and cardigan, jacket over printed dress (a la Kyra Sedgewick on "the Closer")...

To me, it seems like a slam dunk purchase to buy a vintage suit. Take this pewter 40s suit now offered at DOROTHEA'S CLOSET VINTAGE. A gorgeous "dress" worn together, it also packs loads of potential worn as individual pieces....

Classic design whether 40s nipped waist or 60s boxy cropped cuts, you get a complete look to custom accessorize to taste when worn together AND two great separates to mix into your wardrobe a myriad of ways. Don't fear the suit!

~Ang

Loving Lagerfeld.

Karl Lagerfeld iconic 80's cocktail suit with 3-D beaded Schiaparelli inspired insects perched on vest inset, peaked cuffs and back of shawl collar.

Suit has found a new home, but I was lucky enough to be able to do a shoot with the lovely Emily Svec before it left the boutique!

~Ang

Site Additions

Some highlights added (or being added today) to the site....

80s iconic Karl Lagerfeld cocktail suit dress with vest insert in tuxedo style, off the shoulder jacket with mid calf length pencil skirt featuring beaded and sequined 3-D bees....

80s Yves St Laurent RIVE GAUCHE 30s inspired polka dot silk blouse with billowing sleeves and bow at throat....

80s Zandra Rhodes necklace sketch print blouse with obi sash....

Valentino lipstick red wool 80s swing coat....

Elegant 30s gowns....

40s tropical print pajamas with cropped, knotted top and high waist pants...

Fly fishing lure print 40s lounging set....

50s novelty print dresses....sweet bows...

Kitty cats in pink and black on avacado green....

Several Edwardian blouses and petticoats and a beaded gown....

Just in time for cooling temps...coats! Just added a few, one of my favorites is this bright red Lilli Ann coat with fox fur collar....

New party dresses, hats, shoes and scarves added as well as some gorgeous lingerie! Click any image to get to the site!

~Ang