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Styling a Plaid Suit<\/h2>\n

It is the summer of suiting. Suites are everywhere, in every fabric and hundreds of styles and cuts and I am all over it. Actually, I have been hunting for a good pink suit since I saw Kyle Richards wearing a stunner on RHOBH. So far, no luck in finding the perfect one. However, I recently picked up the matching blazer on sale to a pair of Halogen plaid pants I love. The suit is surprisingly versatile and so easy to style. One great thing about suits is you can wear them as an outfit or pair the separates with other items. A suit is so flexible and easy to style and with so many great suits on the market now there is one to fit your look.<\/p>\n

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What to Consider When Buying a Suit<\/h2>\n

Here are some things to consider when buying a suit. First, what fabric is right for you. The suit I purchased is mostly polyester with some rayon and spandex. I like this combination because it is easy to care for and holds its structure. Linen suits are nice for warm climates but I don’t like dealing with the wrinkles.\u00a0 Any natural fiber like silk or even a thin wool is also great for suits. Of course, the cost of a suit increases significantly when you buy these fabrics.\u00a0 I recommend buying classic suits in silk or wool which last longer.\u00a0 But, for a fun summer wardrobe update add a less expense suit that has trendier details just for fun.<\/p>\n

Another key thing to look at when buying a suit are the suit details. For example, this suit has white buttons which are more trendy. If you are looking for something more classic look for button details that don’t stand out. However, buttons are an easy fix and if I should get sick of the white buttons, I can easily swap them out for something else. Buttons can give away the overall quality of the suit so look closely at the button quality for hints about how long your suit will last.<\/p>\n

With all stripes and plaids, I always like to make sure the line details match up. I am a bit OCD that way.\u00a0 If the seams are crooked then it will drive me crazy. I think it is also a sure sign of a cheaper quality suit. Another detail I insist on is a quality lining. Nothing says cheap suit to me quicker than no lining in the blazer. You can find suits at all price points with this attention to detail so it just isn’t about spending more. It is about refusing to compromise quality for price.<\/p>\n

Today I am styling this super cute, Halogen plaid double breasted suit<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0 A good double breasted suit can be worn either buttoned closed or open with your favorite camisole. I am wearing here with the J.Crew Slim Perfect Tank.<\/a><\/p>\n