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Updated November 2, 2012

From the perfect trench to a crisp white shirt, eight classics get a fresh twist for spring

By Elizabeth Cabral
First published in Chatelaine's March 2003 issue.
© Rogers Publishing Ltd.

Black suit

What's new
Nylon fabric and shirring details give a suit a more relaxed attitude. Here, shirred panels and pants add whimsy to a classic shape. Jacket, $290, and pants, $170, both Rudsak. Top, Seventy, $165.

Tip
Take your every-occasion suit from day to night. For day, pair it with a tailored shirt, slingback pumps and streamlined accessories. At night, switch to strappy shoes and a feminine camisole and finish off your look with bold jewelry and an evening clutch.


		Intro
		Trench coat
		Flat-front pants
		T-shirt
		Black dress
		Black suit
		Jean jacket
		Black skirt
		White shirt


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