Chic suits to refresh your corporate office work wardrobe

It's not just the guys who look great in suits. Masculine tailoring can look equally amazing on females too. And it's true; just look at the stylish Meghan Markle,  Gemma Chan and closer to home, Jeanette Aw — all of them had nailed pantsuits like pros. 

You might be thinking: "Wearing a full-on pantsuit in Singapore's sauna-like weather? Erm, no thanks." Thankfully, there are plenty of new culotte and shorts-style bottoms that have replaced the traditional long pants. Fabric-wise, look out for those that are made of breathable and lightweight materials such as linen and seersucker. 

The next thing to consider when choosing a suit that fits you is your body shape. For rectangular body shape, you'll want to reach for a cinched in blazer and high waist skirt to create the illusion of a more defined silhouette. 

Those with an inverted triangle body shape, steer clear of shoulder pads or any dramatic details on the top. Instead, go for slouchy silhouettes that sit nicely on your body. This can also help to pull others' attention off your shoulders.

If your body shape is more triangular, go for a slightly oversized fit, especially for your blazer. It'll help to balance out your body proportions. Finally, if you have an hourglass shape body, you won't go wrong with a suit that is nipped at the waist. Remember to keep your outfit's top and bottom halves equal to avoid a top- or bottom-heavy look. 

With these pointers in mind, let's take a look at some of the best suits to shop right now.

For rectangular body shape: Pants with center front zip, US$370 (SG$495), Sandro

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For rectangular body shape: Lincoln cotton-blend velvet flared pants, US$636.52 (SG$853), Racil on Net-a-porter.com

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For rectangular body shape: Belted wool-blend midi skirt, US$458.06 (SG$614), Helmut Lang on Net-a-porter.com

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For rectangular body shape: Double face knitted cotton skirt, US$62.50 (SG$84), COS

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For rectangular body shape: Paperbag-waist pleated linen-blend trousers, $755, Another Tomorrow on Matchesfashion.com

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For inverted triangular body shape: Single button suit, $59.90, Zalia on Zalora.sg

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For inverted triangular body shape: Gru jacket, $2,800, Max Mara on Matchesfashion.com

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For inverted triangular body shape: Striped fitted blazer, $69.90, and striped cropped trousers, $49.90, Zara

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For inverted triangular body shape: HPJ Rayon linen wrap skirt, $49.90, Uniqlo

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For inverted triangular body shape: Autograph Irish linen wide leg trousers, $159.90, Marks & Spencer

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For inverted triangular body shape: Carissa blazer in good wool, $665, Theory

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For hourglass body shape: Eiza belted double-breasted satin blazer, US$765.47 (SG$1,066), Veronica Beard on Net-a-porter.com

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For hourglass body shape: Plus size flowy suit blazer, $89.90, Violeta by Mango on Zalora.sg

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For hourglass body shape: Check cotton-blend bouclé jacket, $3,015, Alessandra Rich on Matchesfashion.com

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For hourglass body shape: Donatella belted blazer, $59.90, and Donatella belted straight leg pants, $53.90, Love, Bonito

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For triangular body shape: Houndstooth suiting boyfriend jacket, $133.90, French Connection on Zalora.sg

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For triangular body shape: Oversized jacket, $64.95, H&M

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For triangular body shape: Cigarette trousers, $49.95, H&M

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For triangular body shape: Checked suit jacket, $304, Calvin Klein

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For triangular body shape: Martyn summer suiting culottes, $189, In Good Company

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