How to Buy a Woman's Business Suit

Step 1

1. Select a suit color and pattern. Black, navy and gray are all classic tones. If you opt for a patterned suit, check that the patterns line up at the seams of the shoulders and lapels.

2. Step 2

   Choose a suit fabric. High-quality worsted wool is seasonally versatile; avoid blends with too much polyester.

3. Step 3

   Crumple the fabric to see if it bounces back instead of remaining wrinkled.

4. Step 4

   Pick a jacket style. The single-breasted suit is classic, but there are also double-breasted suits, as well as those that button to the collar (Coco Chanel epitomizes this style).

5. Step 5

   Determine your preferred jacket length. Pockets can be besom (slit), flap or patch; besom pockets are formal, while patch pockets provide a casual look.

6. Step 6

   Decide between a skirt and pants, or buy both. The traditional skirt suit is appropriate in highly formal business settings, but the relaxed pantsuit is sometimes acceptable. It might be practical to buy a three-piece set: jacket, skirt and pants.

7. Step 7

   Select your pants style. Pleats make pants dressy and provide room to move around, while flat-front pants are slimming. Cuffed legs are formal and add weight to the suit; uncuffed pants elongate the leg.

8. Step 8

   Test for jacket fit. Make sure the collar lies flat against the back of your neck. Shoulders should be lightly padded and neither too boxy nor sloped. Sleeves should reveal 1/4 to 1/2 inch of dress cuff or fall 5 inches above the tip of your thumb.

9. Step 9

   Make sure the skirt or pants fit. You should be able to slide two fingers under the waistline and pull about 1 inch of excess fabric at the hip. Skirts should fall straight. Back, not side zippers help a skirt to fall more smoothly. Pay attention to the crotch area for pants, making sure it lies perfectly flat against your body.

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