8 Ways to Wear the Pant Suit

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published March 28, 2015

Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne + Jennifer Aniston show three ways to wear the pant suit. Photo: Shutterstock.com/PR Photos/Shutterstock.com
Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne + Jennifer Aniston show three ways to wear the pant suit. Photo: Shutterstock.com/PR Photos/Shutterstock.com

The pant suit can be quite intimidating, but why should it be? Thanks to red carpet stars like Jennifer Aniston and Cara Delevingne, there is plenty of inspiration out there for different pant suit looks for women. From slim fit to the embellished look, see our roundup of eight ways to wear the suit below.

The Monotone Pant Suit

Anne Hathaway dons a Saint Laurent tuxedo pant suit in black with ruffled shirt. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com
Anne Hathaway dons a Saint Laurent tuxedo pant suit in black with ruffled shirt. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com

Opt for a one colored look three ways to switch up the pant suit look. Take a cue from Anne Hathaway and pair it with a ruffled shirt like she did with this Saint Laurent suit and blouse.

Pant Suit & Sneaker Look

Cara Delevingne wears a Burberry pant suit with sneakers at the Burberry spring 2015 womenswear show. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Cara Delevingne wears a Burberry pant suit with sneakers at the Burberry spring 2015 womenswear show. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos

The pant suit is usually reserved for a more formal event, but if you want to add a sporty twist to the suit, go for a colorful pair of sneakers like Cara Delevingne did with this Burberry suit.

Belt the Pant Suit

Diane Keaton paired a wide-legged pant suit with a wide black belt. Photo: Shutterstock.com
Diane Keaton paired a wide-legged pant suit with a wide black belt. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Diane Keaton is a style icon when it comes to the pant suit, dating back to ‘Annie Hall’. The actress adds some structure to the look by pairing a white, wide-legged pant suit with a big and bold statement belt.

The Embellished Pant Suit

Hedi Klum sports a white Roberto Cavalli pant suit with gold embellishments. Photo: Shutterstock.com
Hedi Klum sports a white Roberto Cavalli pant suit with gold embellishments. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Take a cue from model Heidi Klum by wearing an embellished pant suit. Her Roberto Cavalli look features gold accents for just the right touch of glamour.

Pant Suit & No Top Look

Jennifer Anison wears a red, burgundy Gucci pant suit without a top at the Critics' Choice Awards. Photo: Shutterstock.com
Jennifer Anison wears a red, burgundy Gucci pant suit without a top at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Photo: Shutterstock.com

An easy way to add some sex appeal to the pant suit is to wear one without a top. Jennifer Anison has managed to pull off this look with her Gucci suit in red. A few tips: this look is more flattering for women with smaller bust lines and do make sure to wear some double-sided tape to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions.

The Cropped Pant Suit

Miley Cyrus opts for a Versus Versace white pant suit with cropped trousers. Photo: Shutterstock.com.
Miley Cyrus opts for a Versus Versace white pant suit with cropped trousers. Photo: Shutterstock.com.

Miley Cyrus is known for making bold wardrobe choices and this white pant suit is no exception. Designed by Versus Versace, the look features cropped trousers and safety pins for a rock and roll edge.

The Slim Fit Pant Suit

Katherine Waterson wears a slim-cut Dior pant suit in black. Photo: Shutterstock.com.
Katherine Waterson wears a slim-cut Dior pant suit in black. Photo: Shutterstock.com.

Show off your figure with a slim-fit pant suit that fits like a second skin. Most likely you will have to get your outfit tailored to pull off this look. But when done right like actress Katherine Waterson’s Dior suit, the result is impeccable.

The Tuxedo Jumpsuit

Selena Gomez wears a black Saint Laurent tuxedo jumpsuit in a slim cut. Photo: Shutterstock.com.
Selena Gomez wears a black Saint Laurent tuxedo jumpsuit in a slim cut. Photo: Shutterstock.com.

Although, not a pant suit, you can get the same results by rocking a jumpsuit. Just look at Selena Gomez’s Saint Laurent tuxedo jumpsuit in black. The style is timeless and still carries the formal look of the pant suit with a modern twist.


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