Best women’s suits

Once associated with purely office formal wear, the classic suit has been given a stylish makeover this season.

From colourful twists on a classic style, to a range of patterns, the skirt and trouser suit has become cooler than ever, allowing you to wear it from the boardroom to the party.

This season, we’re looking to checked suits that rival Cher in Clueless, bold colours, pastel shades and floral designs.

Check out our suits for taste and style here.

Short Suits

Floral Pyjama Style Shirt and Shorts Set

The pyjamas as outerwear trend has long been a fashion – and lazy girl – favourite. Allowing you to seamlessly transition your nightwear to the office, what could be better? Enter this Topshop floral suit that adds a stylish twist with a bold yellow and white floral design with white piping trim.

£32 | Topshop | Buy it now

ASOS DESIGN Stripe Suit

Stylish yet demure, this suit from ASOS features a striped design and makes the ideal summer option for work. The jacket has a relaxed fit, double breasted button fastening and a notch lapel, while the shorts have a high rise fit and a self-tie belt.

£75 | ASOS | Buy it now

Jacket and Tartan Pelmet Skirt Set

A timeless print, this suit features a feminine checked tartan design that takes its inspiration from the 1990s. The jacket has a double-breasted design and is paired with the coordinating mini skirt.

£95 | Topshop | Buy it now

Rose Polka Dot Oversized Blazer and Shorts

One of the star patterns of the season, polka is everything this year and we are loving this suit iteration featuring the style. The blazer and shorts combination are white and black with a reverse monochrome style available too. The jacket has cropped sleeves and the short features an added belt detail.

£20 | Boohoo | Buy it now
£18 | Boohoo | Buy it now

Patterned Suits

Ganni Checked Blazer and Trousers

Exclusively available on Net-A-Porter, this versatile suit provides endless options of stylish ensembles wearing the jacket and trousers individually or together. From work, to an evening celebration, you can dress the look up or down with a suit or t-shirt addition. The jacket is double breasted and has an oversized fit, while the trousers have a cropped hem.

£270 for blazer | Net-A-Porter | Buy it now
£200 for trousers | Net-A-Porter | Buy it now

Checked Blazer and Trousers

This suit takes its inspiration for the yellow check suit worn by Cher in Clueless. Replacing a mini skirt with cropped trousers, the mustard hue is ideal for summer and will ensure that you stand out from the crowd. The jacket has an oversized fit and can be worn more casually with the sleeves rolled up.

£25.99 for blazer | Stradivarius | Buy it now
£19.99 for trousers | Stradivarius | Buy it now

Gucci Rose-Jacquard Blazer and Trousers

We are loving this suit from Italian fashion powerhouse Gucci. The navy suit features a romantic rose-jacquard motif with pink and olive-green roses. The suit, composed of a cotton and wool-blend, was tailored in Italy. The single-breasted jacket can be coordinated with the matching high rise trousers with a wide leg fit.

£1,750 for blazer | Matches Fashion | Buy it now
£850 for trousers | Matches Fashion | Buy it now

Jacquard-patterned Jacket

In a lower cost variation of the Gucci suit, this H&M variation features a similar jacquard weave design. Design for conscious shoppers, the suit is composed of recycled polyester. The jacket has an oversized fit, single breasted button fastening and notch lapel and the matching trousers are high-waisted with a zip fly.

£99.99 for blazer | H&M | Buy it now
£42 for trousers | H&M | Buy it now *On sale from £79.99

Printed Suit with Feather Appliqués

Go all out with this statement suit from Zara that features an all-over sky blue and gold pattern. The jacket is further embellished with feather cuff details and a tie waist, while the trousers have a wide leg fit with an elasticated waistband.

£29.99 for trousers | Zara | Buy it now
£79.99 for blazer | Zara | Buy it now

Traditional Suits

Lehh Striped Blazer and Tarra Trousers

Your formalwear is about to get a whole lot more stylish with this Ted Baker suit featuring a retro pin-striped design. Style with low heels or pair with trainers to change up this versatile look from work to play.

£199 for blazer | Ted Baker | Buy it now
£129 for trousers | Ted Baker | Buy it now

Reiss Tally Jacket and Trousers

Reiss has an range of tailored jackets and trousers that are office-ready from the get go. This option features a double-breasted jacket with a white button detail and a nipped waist and the matching trousers are slim fit with a midrise and slim leg. This may just be the tailored suit that you have been looking for.

£285 for blazer | Reiss | Buy it now
£150 for trousers | Reiss | Buy it now

Edge To Edge Blazer and Tailored Trousers

For a stylish yet sophisticated look, this suit combo from Simply Be will become your staple workwear. The jacket has two slit pockets and a hook and eye fastening, while the trousers are a tailored bootleg silhouette with a flattering panel to shape the body. The suit is on offer from size 10 to 32 and in grey, black and navy.

£34 for trousers | Simply Be | Buy it now
£39 for blazer | Simply Be | Buy it now

ASOS Tailored Mix & Match Suit

The beauty of this versatile ASOS suit is the ability to mix and match with the different options available in order to find the perfect suit for you. The online retailer offer two variations of jackets; one tailored and one relaxed fit as well as cigarette and wide leg trousers or a high-waisted skirt.

From £38 for jacket | ASOS | Buy it now
From £25 for bottoms | ASOS | Buy it now

Houndstooth Suit

Who said that traditional couldn’t mean fashion-forward? This suit features a hounds tooth design, yet remains smart and sophisticated that it can be worn both at work or off-duty. The jacket has a structured design with a double-breasted button fastening and the trousers have a straight leg fit with a cuffed hem.

£29.99 for trousers | Mango | Buy it now
£79.99 for blazer | Mango | Buy it now

Coloured Suits

Sies Marjan Terry Blazer and Tatum Trousers

Recreate a modern Barbie look with a Sies Marjan suit in a millennial pink hue. The all-satin suit is composed of a jacket with a tie belt and buckle and high-waisted trousers with a straight-leg silhouette.

£450 for trousers | Net-A-Porter | Buy it now
£1,155 for blazer | Net-A-Porter | Buy it now

Lilac Suit

For summer and beyond, this bold lilac hue would be ideal for any formal occasions like a wedding if you are looking to break away from a more traditional dress. The jacket has a structured design with one button fastening and the trousers are tailored with a slightly cropped high-rise fit.

£87 | ASOS | Buy it now

Green Blazer and Wide Leg Trousers

Retro-inspired, this suit is comes in a vibrant green hue that would work as easily in summer as it would for the rest of the year. The long line blazer is coordinated with wide-leg trousers.

£115 | Topshop | Buy it now

Gurli Blazer With Ruffle and Trousers

Treat yourself to a luxurious double breasted suit from Danish label Brøgger that puts quality and craftsmanship at the forefront of their designs. The sophisticated suit has a red ruffle detail, while the trousers features a buttoned-up design from the knee to the angle.

£540 for trousers | Brøgger | Buy it now
£700 for jacket | Brøgger | Buy it now

Shawl Collar Blazer and Flowy Trousers

While this suit is offered in black, why not try something more adventurous and opt for the red hue? The jacket has a structured design with a shawl collar and rolled up sleeves and the trousers have a loose fit with an elasticated waist drawstring fastening.

£35.99 for trousers | Mango | Buy it now
£69.99 for blazer | Mango | Buy it now

Cream Blazer

If you are not quite ready to try one of the bolder shades above, then this cream suit may be a way to ease into the trend. The blazer has an oversized fit and the trousers are high-waisted with a wide leg.

£114 | Topshop | Buy it now