Get your sharpest suits and game faces on ladies, because this spring’s power play is all about showing them who’s boss. From the Spring/Summer 2013 runways to the streets of this season’s fashion weeks, power suits are making a strong call for action. Appropriating a double-breasted piece or exaggerated shoulders, your line-up should begin with the blazer. Whether you’re the head of the board or a member of the social elite, perfecting the executive look will convey it’s you who calls the shots.
Boardroom
Bold
Give a classic, black or navy tailored suit a breath of fresh air with boxy shapes and architectural silhouettes. Keep the emphasis on the suit by teaming it with a minimal shirt and a neutral tablet clutch for all your day-planning gadgets.
Media
Mogul
Showcase your media creativity with a blazer-trouser combo in a statement print. Embody an offbeat but authoritative attitude by matching it with a plain top or make a flashy move by clashing prints, giving a chic slant to the pantsuit.
High
Society
Give in to your instinctive elegance by opting for a completely monotone look, adding different textures for dynamism. An all-white, executive ensemble communicates confidence and a natural air of sophistication, especially when paired with an oversized clutch and sky-high stilettos.
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Alexander McQueen
Shawl collar peplum jacket
US$ 2,555
US$ 1,535
Alexander McQueen
High-waisted boot-cut pants
US$ 1,060
Lanvin
New-Partition two-tone shoulder bag
US$ 3,740
Givenchy
Open-sleeves cotton shirt
US$ 1,250
Valentino
Rectangle-studs bracelet
US$ 260
Alexander McQueen
Ruffled-back leather jacket
US$ 4,645
US$ 2,790
Lanvin
Metallic toe-cap leather pumps
US$ 1,290
Jil Sander
Stretch cotton blazer
US$ 1,860
Jil Sander
Stretch pants
US$ 890
Alexander McQueen
De-Manta studded tote
US$ 1,965
Givenchy
Zip-sleeve blazer
US$ 2,915
DANNIJO
Virginia earrings
US$ 685
Givenchy
Sheer-back wool blazer
US$ 3,210
Alexander McQueen
Heroine two-tone chain shoulder bag
US$ 1,825
US$ 1,100
Stella McCartney
Floral-printed blazer
US$ 1,740
US$ 1,045
Givenchy
Lucrezia quilted-detail small duffel
US$ 2,295
Sergio Rossi
Woven-leather pumps
US$ 1,035
Givenchy
Neoprene jacket
US$ 2,105
Valentino
Rock-stud leather bracelet
US$ 555
Stella McCartney
Inverted mock-lapel wool jacket
US$ 1,530
Stella McCartney
Classic wool pants
US$ 620
Alexander McQueen
Dragonfly-and-bird printed scarf
US$ 605
Givenchy
Open-sleeve cardigan
US$ 1,135
Valentino
Rock-stud leather clutch
US$ 1,510
Stella McCartney
Layered-lapel wool jacket
US$ 2,050
Sergio Rossi
Leather point-toe pumps
US$ 720
Chloé
Wool-blend blazer
US$ 1,350
US$ 950
Sergio Rossi
Patent-leather pointed-toe pumps
US$ 685
Alexander Wang
Wool-blend blazer
US$ 665
Peter Pilotto
Ten jacquard-silk top
US$ 645