Suit Looks Like a Lady

Yup, we’re back making obscure pop culture references. Today’s is clearly a play on the Aerosmith song, “Dude Looks Like a Lady.” Anyone else have that stuck in their head now? Sorry! We got the chance to see them in concert at Summerfest a couple of years ago and it was fun to see them still rocking out. A lot of times you don’t see power bands like that anymore, and they can’t really stick together until the end. It’s like if you’ve seen Bohemian Rhapsody, how they ended up separating but were still able to reunite for a final incredible concert. 

It’s like with rocking a power suit. You have to go full all in and own it because it’s a LEWK! A buttermilk colored suit?! Say no more. How much more of a statement can you make? The shorts were one of the items Caitlin was gifted from our Asos showroom visit. The Bermuda length is back and a lot of people are feeling it. Not typically our vibe, because it doesn’t feel flattering when it’s tight on our thighs and that length. But with this cut, it works really nicely. It skims over like our favorite tall culottes also from Asos.

Women’s power suits are very much on-trend right now and Caitlin was all about testing it out. From the first moment it dropped on the site, she was loving it. Think of the power suits your Mom used to wear (or at least ours did!) back in the 80’s/90’s. Then update it by dressing it down by exchanging pants for shorts and throwing a crop top underneath. It’s definitely not your Mom’s suit anymore.

Plus you can get more wear out of it by mixing and matching the pieces as separates. She’s already worn the blazer with a tiger print midi skirt from Asos and a mock neck turtleneck to work. We posted a shot of that on Instagram if you missed it! There’s always the option to wear a blazer with jeans, which instantly pulls together the look. The best part about these blazers is they don’t have shoulder-padding like your Mom’s old suits either. Why would that be the best part? As tall women, we bring the broader shoulders already! We don’t need shoulder pads when they’re genetically built-in!

We’ve both definitely embraced our broader than average shoulders, mainly because they fit our above-average frames. The only time we bemoan it is when the cut of jackets or shirts is pulling across our shoulders. The difference between our rib cage/torso size and our shoulders is a nuisance at times for finding well-fitting items. But these shoulders are powerful, and they help us stand up straight and create more of a presence. That is worth valuing and celebrating! Anytime someone can make peace with themselves or a specific body part they’ve struggled with in the past, we’re thrilled. It’s the only body you’ve got, so love it right!

I hope your week is off to a promising start. We’re super excited because we finally get our hair done tonight. We always go together, and we’re trying a new spot. We will definitely be showing it off tomorrow on Instagram, so stay tuned. Let us know below, have you ever bought a suit? If you have, are you into the updated options like with shorts that might be less “corporate-friendly?”

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