There are some classics that stand the test of time without ageing a bit... Max Mara goes for deep chocolate brown, Ganni plays with retro polka dots, Erdem reinvents stripes: the suit evolves, but never fails. Classic, chic or resolutely daring, our top 10 proves that it is THE must-have item this season.
The heritage that inspires our choices
When Coco Chanel created her tweed suit, it was a liberation from the corset for women. This revolution continues to inspire today's designers. The women's suit is much more than just a piece of clothing. From the liberated silhouettes of the 1920s to Yves Saint Laurent's tuxedo in 1966, it symbolises female emancipation and power.
In 2025, Patou, with its SS26 JOY collection, reinvents women's office wear with sculpted lines, intricate volumes, assertive shoulders and a fluid elegance that combines seriousness with delicacy. Acne Studios, on the other hand, explores oversized styles with its spring-summer 2026 tailoring. A subtle blend where structured relaxation and deliberately androgynous cuts are adorned with robustness and transparency. Between tradition and innovation, the suit continues to reinvent itself.
Our 2025 shopping selection
Patterned suits
For those who dare to wear prints and offbeat cuts, these five suits break the mould while remaining serious enough for the office. They allow you to express your personality and stand out without compromising. We start with the Ganni suit set. Playful and revisited, this beige piece with black checks and polka dots proves that originality can even be found on a blazer. The fitted jacket with patch pockets and matching midi skirt reject the monotony of the classic professional wardrobe and embrace current trends.
We also fell in love with the Erdem striped ensemble. With its thin white stripes, it embodies a resolutely British style that has been reinvented. The fitted double-breasted jacket and mid-length pencil skirt create a feminine and structured silhouette. The vertical stripes elongate the line, while the cut emphasises the waist for an hourglass effect.
From left to right:
Ganni checked tailored blazer – €425 / Ganni checked tailored skirt – €345
Erdem slim-fit blazer with thin stripes – €2,295: Erdem long pencil skirt with stripes – €1,395
Claudia Pierlot striped tailored jacket – €268.50 / Claudie Pierlot high-waisted straight-leg trousers – €196
Ferragamo single-breasted herringbone blazer – €2,400 / Ferragamo low-waisted mini skirt – €660
Sandro striped suit jacket – €395 / Sandro striped trousers – €245
Staying with stripes, it's impossible not to fall for this typically Parisian suit by Claudie Pierlot. Anthracite with white stripes, it takes its inspiration directly from menswear with its broad shoulders, adding a touch of vintage chic to a 100% boyfriend look.
At OniriQ, we love stripes. You've probably guessed that by now! How could you not adore this grey, finely striped ensemble from Ferragamo, which revisits classic tailoring with a fitted top that has an almost architectural construction? Its double lapels and flap pockets add a utilitarian touch to the ensemble without betraying its original function. The straight mini skirt contrasts with the structured top for a bold ensemble that combines masculine rigour with ultra-feminine modernity.
And to conclude this striped theme, we suggest the ensemble from Sandro. This steel blue suit features a straight, assertive cut with a long double-breasted jacket. Its high collar and pockets give it a masculine look that we love, just like the Claudie Pierlot model. Paired with wide-leg trousers that will elongate your legs, this ensemble will delight those who love clean, confident lines.
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The reliable classics
Now let's move on to the basics that are an absolute must in our wardrobes!
To start with, we fell in love with the brown wool tweed suit from Max Mara. It features a Quiet Luxury silhouette, reminiscent of 2021. In our opinion, the secret to its absolute Italian chic lies in its colour, which does not weigh down the look, quite the contrary. Because yes, ladies, if you want to shine with elegance, monochrome is your ally.
In a similarly refined vein, we've spotted COS. The Swedish brand's wardrobe seduces us with an effortlessly chic ensemble. With its discreet collar, pockets and minimalist aesthetic, it moves away from overly formal codes and offers a simpler vision of tailoring. In a more textured vein, our favourite fabric, Icicle, brings subtle elegance with its tweed-effect weave and mottled grey hue. Its long, structured cut, worn with matching Bermuda shorts, will give a modern look to any woman who dares to wear it.
From left to right:
Brown wool tweed jacket by MaxMara – €959 / Brown wool flannel wide-leg trousers by MaxMara – €515
COS wool blend suit jacket – €199 / COS wool blend suit trousers – €129
Icicle wool and silk double-breasted blazer – €890 / Lightweight wool and silk tweed Bermuda shorts – €490
Black Tibau jacket by Jacquemus – €950 / Black Tibau trousers by Jacquemus – €590
Tennis stripe wool blazer by Massimo Dutti – €169 / Striped wool trousers by Massimo Dutti – €89.95
With a more sculptural approach, French fashion house Jacquemus offers the most beautiful wasp waist we have ever seen: a fitted double-breasted jacket with clean lines and offset buttoning. The result is a graphic effect worthy of a Parisian or Milanese catwalk.
Before we leave you, we would like to offer you one last option: the grey tennis stripe suit from Massimo Dutti. This final piece, selected by our editorial team, offers a more relaxed interpretation of the classic between two genres. Its slightly oversized double-breasted blazer plays on soft lines that create a nonchalant look. The thin vertical stripes elongate the silhouette, while the loose-fitting trousers will accompany your every movement with fluidity.
Article written by Lohanne Mollo
Translated by Bethszabee Garner
