around the pantsuits

For a long time the rule was to avoid entirely coordinated looks. Now, in the opposite direction, the trend of setsthat is, the more combined, the better.

Cojuntinhos were a fever in the mid-1960s and, repackaged, were highlighted during the last edition of São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio. Therefore, the trend has its space guaranteed in winter 2012 and more: it brings maxi shoulder pads and delavê jeans.

The duo combination of pieces appears presenting many possibilities. Among them is the option to coordinate elements of the same pattern or color. In addition, skirts, shorts, hot pants, blazers, shirts and jackets are included in this matching game.

The shoulder pads, a symbol of the 1980s, are also present. For years they remained inmates so that, this winter, they found a volume in pantsuits. The difference, however, are 7/8 blazers added to white shirts. These eliminate the weight that shoulder pads could add to the look.

Although they were seen as social, the outfits were repackaged for the season. Now, they can be used freely on different occasions. With a touch of modernity, from the modeling to the prints, it is worth dressing the idea always keeping in mind that the balance of proportions is paramount.

how to wear pantsuits

To adhere to the elegant monochromatic look, choose earth tones and invest in fabrics. However, elaborate construction pieces, textures and subtle transparencies make the look more interesting. So, if you choose prints, invest in the charm of tweed.

One of the most modern ways to join the trend is to invest in the pajama version: wide pants and shirt with a “V” collar, in fabric with a luminous finish. No less current, the tip is to change the pants of the look for shorts matched to the blazer. Prints such as paisley add extra charm to the combination.

To bring freshness to the look, choose models of outfits with texture: tweed, brocade, lurex, sequins, among others, and use the sets with t-shirts, to leave the production stripped down.

On working days, choose the mix of the vibrant color of the set combined with the neutrality of the white or neutral shirt, and vice versa. Already adepts of the mix of prints, opt for minimalist and sober elements. However, to coordinate an elegant production, the outfit must consist of pants and a blouse or suit, accompanied by opaque tights.

On your feet, opt for sneakers and slippers for everyday use; to high sandals for less casual productions. To finish the look, invest in accessories that also have vintage characteristics and remember: shoes and accessories must be in tune with the production, whether sober or in the chosen evident tone.