Make the eye go up and down:
Always wear the same colour or print on the top and bottom,
whether it's the outside (as in jacket and pant) or inside (as in
blouse and skirt). You will look taller and slimmer!
Find the "connector" top for every
bottom:
Having a blouse or top in the same colour as your skirt or pant will
allow you to wear different jackets on top. For a more polished look,
try a hankie of the same colour as the blouse in the breast pocket of
the jacket.
A suit in a solid colour has great flexibility
- it can be dressed up or down by changing the top worn inside:
The most elegant look is achieved when the blouse or top worn
inside is the same colour as the suit.
To dress the suit down a notch, use a different plain colour
blouse or top.
To dress it down further, use a print blouse or top.
To dress down a suit to casual, add a sweater
or t-shirt.
Business casual needs a jacket:
A jacket says business. A sweater and pant look like weekend wear
without it.
Buy 3 piece suits:
A jacket is the bigger investment and does not wear out as quickly
as bottoms. Also, having both a skirt and pant gives your suit more
versatility.
Two piece dresses are more versatile:
Separates easily move around in your wardrobe.