This is your power play, girl! The skirt suit is one of fall’s key tailoring trends, bringing a subtle ’80s power-dressing attitude. Look out for sharp pinstripes, fitted pencil skirts, sculpted peplums, and vintage houndstooth.

Beyond the Blazer

The matching-skirt formula works, like, every time. A streamlined top and pencil skirt in an earthy fall neutral deliver the same pulled-together effect, making this an easy option for workdays when a blazer feels like a little too much.

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Lean Into the ’80s

Pretty Woman vibes. A fitted jacket, pencil skirt, cinched waist, and strong accessories make this power-dresser impossible to miss. Keeping everything in one color creates a retro silhouette that feels current.

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Cinch It Like There's No Tomorrow

Let's embrace our shapes with a peplum jacket and a nipped waist. Pair it with a longer skirt for that elegant hourglass look. This feels decidedly dressed up without relying on embellishment.

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Pinstripes Mean Business

It's the navy pinstripes and oversized blazer, for me. This modern update comes relies on perfect proportion. Like, a roomier jacket with a long, fluid skirt, and a simple tee. Think relaxed over boardroom.

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The Special-Event Suit

Own the room, girl. This white skirt suit proves matching separates can easily handle cocktail evenings, parties, and other dressier occasions. Pair it with a sculpted jacket, defined waist, or a cute cutout to transform traditional tailoring into something worthy of an RSVP.

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The Power Suit Gets a Skirt

Vintage Anne Klein says hello from the 90s. Classic houndstooth and a strong blazer nod to old-school power dressing, while a slim midi skirt keeps the silhouette polished for fall.

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Girl, Go Monochrome

Sleek black-on-black takes the skirt suit after dark; you can party in this one! A sharply fitted blazer and sleek midi skirt create a sophisticated alternative to the standard cocktail dress, especially when finished with pointed heels and a minimal bag.

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