I should preface this post by letting you know that I do have a pant suit. And a few skirt suits (if that the actual term?). Another thing I should bring to light is that my legs are not the average length for gals my height. I have the torso length of a 5 year old (I am not exaggerating) and the leg length of many guys who are taller than me. While C is definitely taller than me, our hips definitely hit at the same height.
I've always had problems finding pants that are long enough. For a while, in my teenage boy years, I was able to just buy Old Navy's boy pants. But then I grew my hair out and decided I should start dressing like a girl (even though I would rather watch a basketball game instead of going shopping - which is still the case today).
Fortunately, I have found that Gap's Tall, Extra-Long inseam is just my size. Unfortunately for me, Gap does not make suits. So while shopping for pants has become less painful (unless there isn't a Gap around), I don't even like thinking about shopping for suits. Not even wanting to think about it has deterred me from even looking. And quite frankly, I don't even know where to start. (Except maybe I do. Maybe BR. Except I like to try on pants before I buy them and I've never seen their Tall/Long inseam in the stores.)
Let's just get started.
The Tan Suit
I am a huge fan on the tan summer suit. I also love men in khakis and a blue blazer (I think it's the prep in me). Banana Republic (also know as BR and Banana for future reference) has a super cute tan suit that may allow my fear of suit shopping to subside. Another fav is j.crew but this style is a bit more old school.
The Black Suit
Black suits are always a must have and the one suit I do have (even if the pants are too short) is a black suit. They are slimming, sleek, and all seasonal. You can even make them into an adorable three piece.
The Blue Suit
I'm not a fan of these. Or any other color of the rainbow. Moving on.
The Pinstripe Suit
I think I should amend "The Blue Suit" statement. I am a fan of the blue pinstripe. When it's done correctly. When it looks like you rolled around on a freshly painted park bench, then you have a problem. I do have a pinstripe suit skirt. I'm a firm believer in the itsy-bitsy pinstripes.
The Grey Suit
I'm not completely sold on the grey suits. One moment I'm loving them, the next not-so-much. I think I'll eventually come around. Then again, maybe not.
The Dress Suit
While not entirely a suit. Dress suits are sold in the suit sections (at least online). I also like them because I don't have to worry (as much) about how long they are. I'm a fan of jus about any dress suit (but only own one). They even come in khaki!
So there, in a nut shell, are my feelings about suits. Let's recap: Yes to khaki, black, and dress suits. Maybe to pin stripes and grey suits. No to blue suits.
And with that I send you off to start the weekend!
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