The 20 Best Suit Sets For Heading To The Office
Tailored separates so good, you'll forget your sweatpants.
Not every office closed for the pandemic, but if yours did, you know the butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling that accompanies a return to the commuting life. Suddenly, we're reconsidering what to wear to work like it's our first day on the job. We're not just getting dressed again; we're getting dressed professionally again.
Repeat after us: Don't overthink your work outfit ideas. The simplest solution to any and all workwear dilemmas is right in front of you in the form of a classic suit set. Right now, slightly oversized blazers and tailored yet stretchy work pants are everywhere from Theory to Tibi and several designers in between. Long-lost strong shoulders and elevated fabrics bring the polish; looser silhouettes keep all the comfort we've grown used to these last few years. There's an instant confidence boost waiting in the best suits for women that sweatpants simply can't compete with. (And for those on the fence, some of the best suits fall within an impulse-buy price range at our favorite online stores.)
There may be lingering questions about our brave new world of hybrid work, but what to wear won't be one of them. Ahead, find 20 suit sets that look great on Zoom and even better back at the office.
The Merritt Jardigan, $485, M.M.LaFleur
For a comfortable twist on classic suiting, M.M.LaFleur's knit suit sets have all the smoothing and structure of older separates with a hint more stretch. This set feels like working in your favorite sweatpants...but looks nothing like them.
Complete the set: Matching pants
Etiennette Blazer in Good Wool, Theory
For a suit that'll never go out of style, start at Theory. Its wool separates are made for mixing and matching with a sustainable twist: Both pieces in this suit are fully traceable through every step of the supply chain, meaning there aren't any environmentally dubious practices contributing to your perfect suit.
Structured Suit Blazer, $159.90, Mango
Leave it to Mango to design an easy, oversized suit in inclusive sizes. These pale separates are oversized yet still polished, and the full set hits for under $250. By the time you finish reading this sentence, our order will be confirmed.
Complete the set: Matching pants
Buttoned Blazer & Pants Set, Lattelier
Here's a cool year-round suit in a shockingly affordable bundle. While relaxed blazers are very much in style, we're drawn to the extra-sharp shoulders on this one.
Walter Jacket, $427.67, Hansen + Gretel
In more casual offices, a mini skirt set is optimal year-round—and this version stands out even more with contrasting sleeves and lapels. Wear it with low-top Veja sneakers or Mary Janes in the summer; then, layer on the tights and low slingbacks in the fall.
Complete the suit: Matching skirt
The ReWool® ’80s Blazer, $333, Everlane
Everlane introduced its suiting capsule in early 2022 to glowing reviews—including a road-test from our editors. Whether you go with this checked version or a neutral solid, this suit set has a gently oversized fit and lightweight fabric you can wear at any time of year.
Complete the suit: Matching pants
Related article: The 11 Best Leather Blazers To Wear On Repeat This Fall
Regent Blazer, $331, J.Crew
Women conquering their work weeks in this J.Crew suit have convinced us to try it ourselves. It's one of the most highly-rated sets J.Crew offers, thanks to its range of timeless colors and four-way stretch fabric.
"The Four Season Stretch is my new favorite fabric," writes one shopper. "It's so much more comfortable—and easier to care for— than any of the wool. I bought this in black, gray, and navy[.]"
Complete the suit: Matching pants
Bea Crepe Blazer, $528, Frankie Shop
From slouchy shirting to fashion's favorite quilted jacket, Frankie Shop is a minimalist's dream. This classic set offers loungewear coziness and wear-to-work polish in equal measure thanks to its oversized fit.
Complete the suit: Matching pants
Single Button Jacket, $1264, Another Tomorrow
Here's a suit set that's good for the environment and better for your work wardrobe. Another Tomorrow creates its sharp suiting with responsibly-sourced and sustainable materials, making it a favorite of experts like stylist Allison Bornstein. If you're looking for basics to layer with your trousers and blazers, Another Tomorrow is also stocked with quality essentials like tees, bodysuits, and tanks.
Complete the set: Matching pants
Cody Blazer in Mixed Mini Check, $528.78, Rails
All plaid suits inject some '70s energy into your work wardrobe, but only this plaid suit combines prints and juxtaposing proportions in a set you can wear out of the office, too.
Complete the suit: Matching skirt
Boyish Blazer, $350, Alex Mill
Lean into fall 2022's corduroy trend with a deep olive suit. Alex Mill's highly-rated suit set includes a relaxed blazer, tailored pants, and a waistcoat, all in the plushest corduroy.
Complete the suit: Boy pants
Complete the suit: Mathilde vest
Single Button Blazer in Seasonless Wool, $606.52, Argent
Argent's for-women-by-women designs are a must for a well-rounded work wardrobe. Their slouchy fall suits are made with high-quality performance fabrics to withstand the toughest meetings, and roomy pockets that can hold more than your phone. We're all-in on this suit that comes in seven shades from basic black to bold Kelly green.
Not feeling a full suit set? You can wear the blazer with Argent's exclusive Agolde jeans.
Related article: 11 Iconic Designer Handbags That Are Making A Comeback Now
Pinstripe Blazer, Zara
There's no denying it: Zara makes great suits at impulse-buy-inducing prices. Right now, we're eyeing a three-piece version including your in to the suit vest trend. More pieces, more ways to layer.
Complete the suit: Pinstripe trouser
Complete the suit: Pinstripe vest
Double-Breasted Wool-Flannel Blazer, $1,137, Tibi
Calm, cool, and collected is how you'll feel wearing wearing Tibi's suit set that trades wide-leg trousers for a trim, high-waist skirt.
Complete the suit: Matching skirt
Feather Trim Blazer, $107.53, WAYF
Bring the energy of a vibrant party dress to a tried-and-true blazer and cropped trousers for this year's slate of holiday parties. The feather-fringe jacket can also dress up straight-leg jeans when you're feeling just a little festive.
Complete the suit: Matching pants
Checked Suit Jacket, Maje
A little Olivia Rodrigo, a little country club chic. We'll be wearing this checked skirt set through fall and winter (with the best tights underneath, of course).
Karis Satin Tailored Blazer, $757, Cinq a Sept
Cinq a Sept's suit sets are the epitome of day-to-night dressing (if going out after work is your thing). Not only is the satin a striking alternative to wool or linen, it's as silky as a luxurious pair of pajamas.
Complete the suit: Matching pants
Mercedes Single-Breasted Blazer, $1,860, AERON
The next level up from a leather blazer? A head-to-toe leather suit.
Complete the suit: Matching trousers
Sienna Blazer, Gabriella Rosetti
11 Honoré has even more options for suit sets in extended sizes, like this high-wattage magenta set.
Related article: We Should All Spend Fall In The 10 Best Chore Jackets
H&M+ Oversized Single-breasted Jacket, $64.95, H&M
Put it in neutral—and in an oversized fit that's tailored to curves.
Complete the suit: Dress pants
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.