The style first took off in the 1960s with Yves Saint Laurent’s ‘Le Smoking,’ and fashion hasn’t looked back since. Mimic the iconic look with a standard white oxford, or refresh it with a graphic tee—really, it’s hard to go wrong here. The reason suit pants are such a hero is their fit: wide legs and a cinch-able waist provide endless options for top-to-bottom combinations.
I tend to go for brands that are notorious for their sleek separates—The Row, Celine, MaxMara—investing in pieces whose lifespan exceeds the number on the price tag. But, there are a ton of contemporary labels mastering the art of suiting at a more affordable cost. From Acne Studios and Vince to Topshop and & Other Stories, here are our favorite picks of the season.
