• Newsletters
  • Subscribe
/
1x
Fashion

spring's best basics_black suit

...
Add Chatelaine(opens in a new tab)


 

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
   

 
  • Slip into spring
  • Read "In the know" style tips
   

 
  • Ask a beauty question
  • Ask a fashion question
   

 
  • Talk matters of style in our Beauty + fashion forum
   





 

The very best of Chatelaine straight to your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Chatelaine celebrates, inspires, informs and empowers. We know that Canadian women contain multitudes, and we cover all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change to caregiving, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Copy link

More Like This

The 4-in-1 Bikini Top For All Your Summer Plans

The 4-in-1 Bikini Top For All Your Summer Plans

From the pool to the patio, this convertible swimsuit works wherever the day takes you.
Chatelaine Summer 2026 cover, featuring a woman biting into a burger.

Subscribe to Chatelaine!

Sandwiches! Sundaes! Jello shots! Plus the lowdown on the female desire pill, women who hit major life milestones at 50 and guest editor Meredith Shaw's all-Canadian summer lookbook.