Pantsuit with no shirt underneath
1. Cropped pants are a game changer. “Cropped trousers give a playful opportunity to show off your shoes,” he advises. “Because we’re working with a plain look, make sure your shoes are a statement on their own.”
2. Mix and match. “Modernise your pantsuit by wearing it as a separate. Pair your jacket with a pair of pants of a different colour or prints for that ‘unexpected elegance’”.
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Bold. The pantsuit can be as intimidating as it is liberating. The trick to making it work is knowing how to exactly wear it, get the perfect measurements but most importantly, wear it with the right attitude, writes Hassan Ssentongo.
Borrowing from the boys is not a new thing; it is increasingly becoming a normal occurrence to see women rocking menswear even better than the men themselves. Pantsuits are a real womenswear staple, especially as work wear it is not surprising that it is sometimes referred to as the ‘power suit’. Because it is womenswear, the suit has had a series of style makeovers, one of them being wearing it with no shirt underneath.
As many women are choosing to ditch dresses and skirts, this style trend comes through as a great alternative. The idea behind it is that with a ‘power suit’ anything is possible, even standing on its own. It is bold and fun, in appearance, I assume the feeling is mutual even for the wearer.
The tricky part is usually what to do with the breasts when giving this style a spin. The options are endless; you can go braless, especially if the jacket is oversize. You can put your sexy bra on full display as the only pairing to go with your suit. Alternatively, you can tape your breasts to show off just a little bit of what’s underneath. It is all upon you.
According to Mavo Kampala, a renowned stylist who has given this look to everyone from Spice Diana, Nina Roz and more, making it work is far from tricky. Here he shares a few tips on how to make it work.
