Every season, the runway shows bring a handful of It pieces to the fore and determine the trends that will dominate the months ahead. This spring, nestled in among the bold colours, frothy skirting and exuberanthandbags were suits. And they were sharp in every way. Saint Laurent presented an '80s-inspired capsule of refined tailoring and the likes of Dries Van Noten and Stella McCartney followed suit (excuse the pun!) with tailored top halves combined with silk trousers for an unexpected air of nonchalance.
The news of suits on the runway this season was well received by many, particularly people needing to adhere to a formal dress code (where the common consensus is that it can be lackluster), but even to the most casual and stylish of dresses. In 2025, suits flirt with elegance and transcend just a blazer and trouser combo, instead encompassing everything from soft summer tailoring and silken two-pieces to directional pairings that feel fresher than ever.
One of SS25's heroes lauded by the fashion set is a structured design complete with anipped-in silhouette (like Wardrobe NYC's sell-outTwill Blazer dress, for example), where the rigidity paired with shapely element equals the ultimate power suit. Other styles gaining popularity are extremely relaxed vintage iterations, and even skirt suits, which see a pencil skirt paired with a matching blazer, cropped or not.
If, like me and the rest of the fashion crowd, spring 2025 is the season you invest in a great two-piece then look no further than my edit of the best suits available now that work for all and every occasion this season, from weddings and work to weekend plans.
Shop the Best Suits for Women:
The Best Wool Suits:
Arket
Oversized Wool Blazer
Arket blazers are highly rated among fashion editors.
Arket
High-Waist Tailored Trousers
The full set feels inherently '80s which feels like a direct reference to the SS25 catwalk.
Avalon Afriyie is a freelance writer and storyteller based in London. She specialises in sustainable fashion, health and the narratives of marginalised communities.She has a background in fashion show production and styling, having previously worked on The Clothes Show and with the Lyst Group. Since graduating in 2013 with a BA (Hons) in English and contemporary media, she’s worked as a feature writer for an independent publication and a contributor for Quill’s creator network. She now marries her passion for words and style, writing for some of the most esteemed fashion and lifestyle publications,Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing
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