Designers labour over shoulder-lines and armholes. Make sure the fit and the proportions flatter your frame, neck and facial silhouette.
Devote time. A suit is an investment - try on many versions from a diverse set of brands.
Tall women can carry off long double-breasted jackets with wide leg trousers; petites suit high-waisted pants and cropped single-breasted jackets.
A simple way to do ‘super smart’ is to wear tonally matching shirts, turtlenecks and heels.
A suit is not a desk bound piece. Test its flex and consider how the individual pieces will work for you.