Pantsuit Alternative

Some of you may have received an unfinished post about pantsuits that I sent instead of saving. Sorry for any confusion!

Now that I have ridded my closet of pantsuits, am I terribly out of style? Fashion journalists everywhere are stating a must-have item for fall is a pantsuit. What is a woman to do?

Fortunately for me and the other women out there who have never enjoyed wearing a pantsuit, there are alternatives. What you are looking for is an outfit that exhbits confidence and seriousness: You mean business. Here are ensembles I wear when a pantsuit would be appropriate:

1. Trousers, simple blouse, with or without a tailored cardigan;

2. Pencil skirt, simple blouse, with or without a tailored cardigan;

3. Pencil skirt and classic twinset;

4. Trousers and classic twinset; and

5. Simple, classic dress in a solid color with a jacket or tailored sweater. Or a sweater dress in a solid color.

See, there are things to be worn in lieu of a pantsuit. Wear a solid blouse in more serious environments; otherwise a print is fine. None of us need to invest in a brand new pantsuit as there are other options. Phew!

P.S. All these looks are from Talbots.