There's hardly an item of clothing that doesn’t sell out within hours of being worn by Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. And her latest turn in a tailored olive-green pantsuit is unlikely to prove any different. If you, like Kate, want your inner girl-boss to shine, here are a few simple dos and don’ts to keep you well-suited in Mumbai’s sultry weather (Story by Anindita Paul)
Updated On: 2025-05-20 01:57 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Opt for unique colours and patterns when you want to stand out (Photos Courtesy: Instagram/Rakul Preet Singh, Sonakshi Sinha)
Pick a colour with pop cobalt blue, tangerine, a deep magenta, plum, bright navy or bottle green. These, as designer Aanchal Bubber-Mehta explains, are perfect for evening events, panels, or occasions when you want to stand out. When picking a suit for the office, opt for a smart but slightly muted palette, which includes blue-grey, deep olive, navy, charcoal, grey or khaki
Dollie Solanki sports block prints on her suit
Blogger Dollie Solanki suggests block prints for a uniquely Indian touch, worn in rich jewel tones
Pooja Hegde’s muted grey suit combines style and substance (Photo Courtesy: Instagram/Tanya Ghavri)
For a suit to survive an Indian summer, it has to keep you cool without compromising on structure. And this can be achieved with fabrics that have a good fall and are lightweight. Mehta suggests lightweight wools, crepes, linen blends (with viscose or wool), seersucker and fabrics with a slight stretch. “Avoid 100 per cent cotton or linen suits: although breathable, they wrinkle fast and lose the suit’s sleek, powerful silhouette. The fall of these materials is also stiffer,” she elaborates
Malavika Mohanan sports a suit with a fit-to-flare silhouette
Much of a suit’s impact lies in its fit, and tailoring can make or break a look. Mehta offers a few simple guidelines — in terms of your jacket, a slim fit with slight ease around the waist is the most flattering. The length should hit right at the hips or slightly below: a shorter length detracts from the power edge of the look. In terms of your trousers, a fit-to-flare silhouette is flattering and dynamic. The hem should sit just an inch above the floor. Wear heels to elongate your legs and amplify presence
(L) The pop of yellow adds vibrancy to the look; (R) Kate Middleton in an olive green suit from Victoria Beckham’s Spring 2025 collection (Photos Courtesy: Catherine Princess of Wales)
While Kate wore a ruffled Chinese-collared blouse that softened the suit’s edge, an off-white or ivory shirt with pintucks, pleats, or soft ruffles can add feminine flair and visual interest, while letting the suit shine
Avoid heavy accessories while styling the suit (Photo Courtesy: Instagram/Tanya Ghavri)
While wearing a power suit, the suit itself should be the focal point of your look. Your accessories should be understated. For earrings, stick to classic studs or tiny hoops. Avoid chunky or statement pieces
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