Trouser suits work for everything; the office, a wedding, a christening, a nice meal and even a hen party weekend. I declare that we're officially in 'stylish trouser suit season'. When the weather is playing up like it is for us right now (one minute it's sunny and then next it's raining), you can always count on a trouser suit to make sure you feel comfortable for a special occasion.
I'm going to confess something - I'm addicted to two-piece trouser suits. Honestly, it's bordering on ridiculous. I've loved trouser suits for years, and wear one for nearly every important social occasion in my calendar. I'm even wearing one in my HELLO! profile picture. I don't know what it is, but when I wear a suit I just feel like I have my life together. I feel like a confident girl boss. I feel like I can do anything. I also love that I don't have to think too much about an outfit as a whole, and you can mix and match the separates.
As wedding invites start to pour in, now's the time to start thinking about the special events you have in your diary for 2024. Trust me - a suit will work for everything. Whether you're after a white suit or a rhinestone suit, floral or a timeless tuxedo suit, check out the list below. And we're loving all the three-piece suits that are everywhere right now, so we've included links to the matching waistcoats as well, just in case you want to go full on with the look.
How I chose the best trouser suits
- Popular brands: I shop at all of the brands within this list, if I'm choosing my favourite suits it's best that I pick brands I shop and love.
- Inclusive sizing: Where possible, the suits in this list are for all shapes and sizes.
- Versatility: The best thing about a suit? The way you can wear the jacket and trousers separately and you've got more looks for the price of one.
It's not just me who loves a power suit. Celebrities and influencers, and royals love to dress in a two-piece. Whether it's Joey King wearing a green Bella Freud suit, or supermodel Naomi Campbell in fuschia pink, Katie Holmes in white with a colour pop shoe, or Duchess Kate in purple - a smart trouser suit makes for a great outfit choice.
How to style a trouser suit
You have three ways you can wear a suit. Casual for daytime (see Hailey Bieber for inspiration - or look to Trinny Woodall on Instagram), smart and elegant like Victoria Beckham, or as evening formalwear à la Margot Robbie. As a side note: My obsession with suits wouldn't be a thing if I had to wear them for work - I can totally understand if you want to opt out of this trend because you feel like it's 'boring workwear'. However, you could try a more relaxed approach to a trouser suit, or choose a colour you wouldn't dare wear in the boardroom.
I personally think trouser suits look great with T-shirts and white fashion trainers, I also love them glammed up with sexy stilettos and a chic clutch bag. I would steer clear of cross-body bags, as the chain or strap across the body might ruin the shape of the jacket. Jewellery-wise, it's totally up to you. I love a pair of statement earrings with mine if I'm wearing for an evening, but if it's daytime, I usually stick to gold chunky hoop earrings.
© Getty ImagesCan you wear a trouser suit to a wedding?
Definitely. If you're wearing a trouser suit to a wedding, obviously don't opt for white (unless you're the bride!) and go for bright or jewel-toned colours instead. Or even a printed suit for extra impact.
© Getty ImagesHow to dress down a trouser suit for daytime
If you want to dress down a trouser suit, it's easy! Team with a a pair of white fashion trainers or a pair of strappy sandals for a formal event. Trinny Woodall is the queen of power dressing in sneaks.
© Getty ImagesWhat shoes to wear with a trouser suit?
For a special occasion, I like teaming a trouser suit with a sexy stiletto or a strappy sandal. A seamstress once told me that if you're wearing wide-leg trousers, the hem should fall halfway down the heel. Also, don't underestimate the fashion trainer - I love wearing my suits in the day or out to dinner with a pair of Veja trainers and a simple white tee. Flat shoes can be tricky, but ideally you would see some skin - you don't want to look like the trousers are wearing you.
Scroll down for the best favourite affordable trouser suits you can buy right now...
Best trouser suits for women
1/20
Hobbs Felicity Suit In Pink
Hobbs Suit We Love
Sizing Details
Both the blazer and the trousers are available in sizes 6-18, and there's a handy size guide section on the Hobbs' website to double check the fit.
Colours available: Carnation Pink
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
A classic pink suit is as timeless as one in black or white, and I love the work-to-weekend vibe of this suit. It would look amazing in the office and the Ritz.
2/20
M&S Collection Linen Rich Suit In Black
Marks & Spencer Suit We Love
Sizing Details To Know
The trousers come in sizes 6-24 and you've got the option of short/petite, regular, and tall. The jacket goes up to a size 24.
Colours available: Black
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £60
Returns: Free within 35 days
M&S has nailed it with this stunning tailored linen rich suit. I am really into the way the model is wearing flat shoes with it - it instantly gives the outfit a high-fashion look.
3/20
Mango 100% Linen Suit In Blue
Mango Suit We Love
Sizing Details
Choose between sizes 4 - 26 in the blazer, and the same in the trousers. The pants are one length and Mango tend to be on the longer side, so bear this in mind when ordering. The suit is also available in plus size.
Colours available: Blue
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £30
Returns: Free within 30 days
Ok, we're loving this low key 100% linen blue three-piece suit from Mango, if you have a wedding in the diary, this could make a great affordable option.
4/20
Reiss Odette Suit In Neutral
Reiss Suit We Love
Sizing Details
The blazer is available in sizes 4 - 18 though size 18 is currently out of stock. The mid-rise trousers are available in long leg lengths as well.
Colours available: Neutral
Shipping: £5.95 Next Day Delivery
Returns: £1.95 within 28 days
Reiss always does a good suit and this perfect 'neutral' suit is ideal for a low-key event or the office. It's more modern take on the classic black suit and will definitely be a keeper for years to come.
5/20
River Island Petite Three-Piece Suit In Green
River Island Suit We Love
Sizing Details
This is part of the petite edit.
Colours available: Sage green
Shipping: £4 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: Free within 28 days
This suit is absolutely stunning. I don't think it'll stay around for long - it's just gorgeous. Team with a statement bag a la the model or rock with platforms or trainers.
6/20
Boden Marylebone Suit In Gingham
Boden Suit We Love
Sizing Details
The blazer is available is sizes 6 - 22. The trousers come in two fits - petite and regular. They also go up to a size 24.
Colours available: Navy Gingham
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: Free within 90 days
This suit is a real keeper and could be perfect for a special occasion. This semi-fitted style is perfect if you're looking to be smart but comfortable.
7/20
Mint Velvet Tuxedo Suit In Pink
Mint Velvet Suit We Love
Sizing Details
The blazer and the trousers are available in sizes 6 - 16. While Mint Velvet usually has different leg lengths, this pair just have regular.
Colours available: Pink
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £100
Returns: Free within 35 days
Now, this is a fabulous suit! Add this timeless pink ensemble to your outfit rotation to inject a dose of smart-chic to your look. And we love how interesting the asymmetric waistcoat is.
8/20
LK Bennett Avery Petite Cream Italian Cotton Jacket
LK Bennett Trouser Suit We Love
Sizing Details
Sizing Details To Know
LK Bennett has recently launched petite! Amazing news for the ladies out there who are forever visiting the seamstress. This suit is also available in regular length, but for the petite, the collection is aimed at those 5'3 and below. The trousers come in sizes 6-18 and you've got the option of petite and regular. The jacket goes up to a size 18.
Colours available: Ecru
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £300
Returns: Free within 28 days
Colours available: Pink
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £100
Returns: Free within 35 days
Calling all petite ladies, ahead of spring and summer, LK Bennett has launched a small but mighty petite range catering for those 5'3 and below. This suit is absolutely sensational. Crafted in Portugal from beautiful Italian cotton in soft and textured cream, the jacket has a straight cut, a wide, curved lapel, horn-effect buttons and large patch pockets to the front. We're obsessed with the matching waistcoat for instant style points.
9/20
& Other Stories Box Fit Pink Set
& Other Stories Set We Love
Sizing Details
& Other Stories has EU sizes on site but there is a size guide on every page that's very helpful. The trousers go up to a size 44 which equates to a size 16 in the UK.
Colours available: Pink
Shipping: £4 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £80
Returns: Free within 30 days
I love how chic this pink suit looks. This is more for a casual kind of look, but the milkshake pink hue is very on-trend.
10/20
New Look Blue Suit
New Look Suit We Love
Sizing Details
New Look has a helpful size guide on every page that's very helpful. The blazer goes up to a size 22 and the trousers go up to a size 22 as well.
Colours available: Blue
Shipping: Free over £50
Returns: Free within 30 days at New Look stores
This blue suit looks effortless on the model, and love how it's been styled with trainers and a baseball cap. Tres chic!
11/20
H&M Linen-Blend Suit In Pink
H&M Suit We Love
Sizing Details
H&M doesn't do different leg lengths so be prepared to visit a tailer if you're on the petite side. The blazer and the trousers both go up to a size 22.
Colours available: Pink
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £30
Returns: Free within 28 days
This linen-blend suit is guaranteed to fly off the virtual rails. As you can see on the model, this suit is supposed to look a bit oversized and I love how it has been styled with flip flops.
12/20
ASOS x 4th & Reckless Tailored Suit In Grey
ASOS Suit We Love
Sizing Details
Both the trousers and the blazer are available in sizes 6 to 18.
Colours available: Grey
Shipping: Free
Returns: Free within 30 days
Grey suits are having a moment right now - and so are white waistbands so this suit ticks off two trends in one.
13/20
Boohoo Bomber Jacket Suit In Red
Boohoo Suit We Love
Sizing Details
Both the blazer and the trousers are available in sizes 6 - 16. You only have the one option when it comes to the leg length of the cargo trousers. You want an intentional oversized fit with this one.
Colours available: Red
Shipping: £5 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £100
Returns: Free within 30 days
Not all suits have to consist of a blazer and a pair of smart trousers. Boohoo is serving up a red hot option with these red cargo trousers and the matching bomber jacket. A different take on tailoring - try it!
14/20
Nadine Merabi Natasha Suit In White
Nadine Merabi Suit We Love
Sizing Details
The items are available in sizes XS (6) up to an XXL (18). The trousers come in just one leg length. If they are too long, you'll need to visit a tailor.
Colours available: White
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £350
Returns: Free within 14 days
This suit is perfect for any brides out there who are after something a bit different for their big day. It's not just for brides though - this would look stunning for a special occasion in your diary (just maybe not a wedding!)
15/20
ME + EM Perfect Workwear Short Blazer Man Pant Suit
ME + EM Suit We Love
Sizing Details
The blazer is available in sizes 4 - 16 and the website recommends taking your usual size as it's a slim fit design. The trousers also come in sizes 4 -16. You can also buy the trousers in a more slim fit style.
Colours available: Black
Shipping: £4.95 Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 28 days
I'm calling it - this is a 'forever suit' and for very good reason. This suit brings together a double-breasted blazer and the 'man pant'. A winner for the winter season.
16/20
Phase Eight Alexis Suit In Blue
Phase Eight Suit We Love
Sizing Details
Both the blazer and the trousers are available in sizes 8 - 20.
Colours available: Blue
Shipping: £2.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £150
Returns: Free within 28 days
If you're looking to go for an elegant look this spring, this gorgeous blue suit will be a real statement look. The Alexis shawl blazer is seriously chic.
17/20
SLA THE LABEL Paloma Suit In White
SLA THE LABEL Suit We Love
Sizing Details
Choose between a 3SX and XL for the Paloma suit. The advice is to size down if you're not into the oversized look.
Colours available: Bronze, Gold, Red, Blue, Green, White
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery
Returns: 14 days and you will need to cover the costs
Sarah Ashcroft's fashion brand SLA THE LABEL is going from strength to strength and this is one of the more tailored suits in the tailoring line-up. You can't go wrong with a bit of glitter and this screams 'wear me'.
18/20
Karen Millen Clean Tailored Double Breasted Suit
Karen Millen Suit We Love
Sizing Details
The blazer and the trousers are both available in sizes 6 - 16, and the wide-leg trousers have only one option when it comes to leg length.
Colours available: Cobalt blue
Shipping: £4.99
Returns: £2 and you have 28 days. Returns are FREE for Karen Millen PREMIER customers
Perfect for anyone looking for a seriously chic cobalt blue suit. Crafted with soft compact stretch fabric, the suit consists of a wide-leg trouser and sophisticated blazer and both would be an elegant staple in any wardrobe.
19/20
Coast Pearlescent Premium Satin Suit In Ivory
Coast Suit We Love
Sizing Details
Both the blazer and the trousers are available in sizes 8 - 18.
Colours available: Ivory
Shipping: £2.99 or free with Coast Unlimited
Returns: £1.99 and you have 28 days
An ivory pearlescent coloured suit is chic with a capital C. If you're getting married and looking for a suit over a dress, this could be perfect. Alternatively, check out our edit of the best bridal suits.
20/20
Primark x Rita Ora Oversized Suit In Pink
Primark Suit We Love
Sizing Details
The trousers are a wide-leg fit and only come in one leg length. Choose from XS - XL. The same sizing applies to the blazer as well.
Colours available: Light pink
Shipping: Click and Collect
Returns: Free within 30 days
If you're after a super affordable pink suit, Primark (and Rita Ora!) has come to the rescue. Made with a soft and lightweight fabric, you can wear this suit casually with a T-shirt and trainers or you can dress it up with a blazer and blouse for the office, the possibilities are endless!
