Be a #Girlboss with These Street-Style Takes on Suiting

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Wendy Wallace
May 09, 2016 @ 2:15 pm

Lately, menswear-inspired separates have been popping up on street style stars, proving that you can wear a #girlboss suit anywhere and everywhere (and in the chicest way possible). Whether you experiment with a bold color or stick with neutrals, the result is a guaranteed pulled-together look. Scroll through for some street-style suiting ideas and then shop a few of our favorite sets, below. 

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Give It a Casual Twist

Offset your suit's professionalism with a pair of fresh kicks.

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Be Bold 

Make a strong statement with a colorful suit, but make sure to keep everything else neutral.

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Lighten Up 

Nothing chicer than a slouchy off-white suit.

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Add On Brights 

For the fashion risk-taker, pile on the brights with lots of color. 

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Go Tonal 

Try a monochromatic look for a pulled-together feel.

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A Modern Take on a Classic 

Try a three-piece suit.

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Offset Florals

A crisp white shirt and topper makes a floral suit less daring.

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Play with Proportions

A  cropped jacket instead of a blazer feels fresh.

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Reiss

A clean white suit can easily take any style direction.

Jacket, $445; reiss.com. Pants, $240; reiss.com. 

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J. Crew

A colorful suit is more versatile than you think.

Jacket, $248; jcrew.com. Pants, $138; jcrew.com.

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Hugo Boss

An investment suit that will take you through many seasons.

Jacket, $575; hugoboss.com. Pants, $245; hugoboss.com. 

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SONIA RYKIEL

A real fashion-forward suit that be worn as separates, too.

Jacket, $1,358; matchesfashion.com. Pants, $898; matchesfashion.com. 

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