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Three Ways to Swing a Suit

Gray BCBG suit jacket and pants
Photo by Michael Hendrickson

When is a suit not just a suit? When you inject individual style. So forgo the shapeless button-up and slip into one of these looks.

September 2008

By Melissa Colgan

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Photo by Michael Hendrickson

The Suit

Sure, black is a classic, but gray is just as chic and far more versatile. Style hint: Gray plays with navy, black, and brown.
Gray wool Tabitha trousers ($238) and wool Nika jacket ($338), both from BCBG, Galleria, 952-922-8130

Photos by Michael Hendrickson

1. Minimalist Glam

Minimal needn’t mean boring. An understated graphic shirt and accessories with quiet allure sharpen up a classic suit.
Silk Simon top in Kit Kat Club ($198), by Diane von Furstenberg; black patent pump with metallic and crystal detail ($680), by Prada; and faux horn-resin clutch ($295), by Tory Burch; all from Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-339-2600. Black quilted leather Monaco tote ($575), by Treesje, from Pumpz & Co., Galleria, 952-926-2252

Photos by Michael Hendrickson

2. Vintage Romance

Skip the pants and opt for a black-and-white tweed skirt. Up the feminine ante even more with a ruffled blouse and vintage accessories
Pale pink pleated sleeveless blouse ($305), by Yoana Baraschi, and wool A-line skirt ($245), by Tibi, both from Stephanie’s, 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-690-3802; 5005 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-929-2087. Taupe ostrich-frame vintage bag ($298) and vintage cameo earrings ($68), both from StyledLife, Gaviidae Common, Mpls., 612-746-5400

Photos by Michael Hendrickson

3. Eclectic Prep

A grosgrain ribbon headband and buttery leather satchel add a preppy twist to a printed boyfriend sweater in orange and blue over a ruffled, leopard-print shirt.
Luxury Collection Lohan shirt ($270), by Thomas Pink, from Macy’s, 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-375-2200. Simone cardigan ($275), by Tory Burch, from Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-339-2600. Taupe headband ($2.80), from For Love 21, Mall of America, 952-854-4190. Espresso leather Julianne tote ($458), from Coach, Southdale, 952-920-8734; Galleria, 952-925-5225; Mall of America, 952-858-8600; Rosedale, 651-639-8300; Ridgedale, 952-593-1718

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