This is the year of the power suit for me, so today I’m showing you how to style a houndstooth suit two ways. There is something so effortlessly chic about wearing a power suit, it can be dominant yet feminine, classic yet trendy. This houndstooth suit is from Saks Off Fifth and is by their private label brand Pure Navy. I’m really into the menswear-inspired design and looser fit. The best part is the entire suit is currently on sale and is $120 combined for the jacket and pants! 
I styled the suit with two different bags from Dooney & Burke. I’m excited to announce my partnership with them and feature on their website, where I share my favorite bags and day in the life as a fashion blogger. For this first outfit, I wanted to give the houndstooth suit a trendy vibe, so I paired it with a sporty striped crop top underneath. I added an additional element of fun with bold blue socks and yellow velvet mule sandals. For my bag, I chose the Dooney & Burke Beacon Janine Satchel in mustard yellow, which is the perfect color for Fall and transitions easily from day to night. 
I also styled this houndstooth suit in a more casual outfit by pairing the pants with a striped shirt instead. I especially love menswear-inspired suits as the more relaxed fit enables you to wear them together or separately, and for this look I’m showcasing how you can style the pants into a whole new outfit. I chose a ruffle cut-out blouse from PINKO to take this outfit out of the workplace and more into a brunch/weekend setting. The Dooney & Bourke purple shoulder bag was the perfect way to complete this look – I just love the orange shoulder strap that adds an unexpected pop of color. You could also style this look with the blazer as well for a more work appropriate outfit. 
What I’m Wearing:
Blazer: Pure Navy from Saks Off Fifth
Pants: Pure Navy from Saks Off Fifth
Shoes: Ava & Aiden from Saks Off Fifth
Yellow Tote Bag: Dooney & Bourke
Purple Shoulder Bag: Dooney & Bourke
Blouse: PINKO
Thanks for reading,
Mary
I love the yellow bag, such a pretty style and color for fall, cute way of styling the outfits, thanks for sharing!
~xo Sheree
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What a beautiful suit! Love both the ways you styled it.
I love both of these styles. The fun colored bags are great additions to both looks!
I really like that yellow bag!!
You look great in both styles! I’ve never worn a suit before. I’m much more of a leggings and tank top type of girl, but I love how you styled it more casually. And the bags are amazing!
Love the pop of color
The pops of color make suit so much more unique. I love the mustard color bag and shoes, but my favorite is the purple bag. A bright bag always completes an outfit.
Absolutely love this suit! Very versatile and you’ll get a lot of wear out of it.
What fun ways to style this classic! I love the pops of color, especially the yellow DB bag!!!
I looove the blazer!
x Lisa | lisaautumn.com