The Business Suit

Much to my dismay, and to some of yours, this blog in its original form was...snivel, sigh....lost. I don't know how or why. I just know that it was and then it was just a title. If you are a writer, you know the frustration. For once having put out there what was in your heart, it's hard to do an encore. But due to the many people asking..........ok, only one.......I will give it a shot.:)

Have you ever owned a business suit? Not just a jacket, but the whole shebang. If not, this will come as a shock. It feels good to put on a business suit. Like playing dress up when you were a little girl. But not in the frilly way, in a way that totally makes you feel all grown up, finally. I mean, you look in the mirror, and there you are, a professional woman. And some of us, well let's face it, there is nothing professional about our holey jeans and baggy sweaters. Or our t-shirts and shorts. But a business suit is so classy.

You don't particularly NEED a business suit for day to day life, but go and try them on anyway. But a word to the wise........don't wear dumpy, saggy socks or bad shoes. It totally takes away from the classy, professional look you are going for. And remember this little tidbit: business suits are fitted. They are kind of snug. So, if you say, have a little roll around the middle, or a bundle of rolls.....well, by all means, also try on a body shaper. Otherwise you will feel frumpy in your suit.

Business suits used to just mimic men's suits, but now they come in a variety of cuts and styles and colors. They can be very feminine. Go for pizazz and flair when choosing which ones to try on. Unique button closures, a ruffled collar, an unusual cut of the bodice. And by all means, try on some long jackets and some short. You will know right away what I mean. Most people look better in one or the other. It's quite obvious. If the suit makes you look squatty and dumpy, you have the wrong cut of jacket on. Beware.......the pants and skirts are size matched to the jackets. Sigh. Don't they know that WE women are not always size matched on top and bottom. If it's a problem, don't worry about it, you are just trying them on. Get a suit in each size and go for it.

A good suit is lined and a fabulous suit is attractively lined with something really pretty. Nobody but you will know it's there, but hey, you knowing it's there is important. The skirts are a little intimidating for some of us because generally they are not very long. Wear hose. Bring along a pair of heels. Before you know it, you'll be telling yourself how much you need a suit. And, it is handy. Works for all kinds of formal occasions. Also for job interviews. Sometimes the jackets are so wonderful that they are worth having just to dress up a pair of jeans. Heresy, I know. But whether you ever actually buy a business suit or just go and play dress up, you will have a lot of fun. You'll giggle. And laugh. but don't wet your pants..........or you will be forced to buy it!!!
blessings,
rhonda