Power-suiting is the decades-old concept of using tailoring to boost the femme form—creating an armor of sleekness, ferocity and power. Iconic suit warriors, from Joan Clayton to Grace Jones, paved the way in which. But here’s easy methods to incorporate suiting into any wardrobe, aesthetic, vibe, and occasion today.

The allure of suiting and tailoring is that it may well be worn in a myriad of the way. In a more oversize fit, pair it with a sequined shirt or a bib tuxedo shirt; or reimagine it as a crop top paired with a black maxi skirt.

There’s nothing more classically stylish than a navy pinstripe. With origins in banking, it’s an influence combo that signals you mean business. Wear it as a full suit or try a deconstructed iteration of the look.

There is no such thing as a definitive way that suiting must be styled, so be at liberty to play with proportion and scale. Experiment with a cropped jacket and high-waisted trousers, or pair a cardigan with hot pants.

Styling by Solange Franklin

Modeling, Nyagua Ruea at Women Management.
Hair, Mideyah Parker using Pattern Beauty at Bryant Artists.
Makeup, Mimi Quiquine using Maison Quiquine at She Likes Cutie.
Nails, Aja Walton using Essie at See Management.
Stylist’s Assistants, Ore Zaccheus, Chardonnay Taylor.
Photo Assistants, Mouhamadou Seck, Alex Demarco.
Tailor, Zunyda.
Casting, Shahriyar Ghobadpour at CVILIAN.
Production, The Morrison Group.