The LaPointe Satin Suit: How to Wear the Tuxedo Trend

The satin suit is the quiet centre of LaPointe. While the sequin gowns get the red carpet, the satin blazer and trouser are the pieces that earn their keep across a whole wardrobe. Here is why the set works and three ways to wear it.

Why the satin suit is a LaPointe signature

LaPointe built its name on statement dressing made simple, and the satin suit is that idea in tailoring form. A double-breasted blazer with a soft satin drape, cut with structure through the shoulder, paired with a fluid trouser in the same saturated shade. Worn together it reads as a tuxedo with real presence. The fabric does the talking, so the styling stays clean.

Way one: the full tuxedo

Wear the blazer and trouser together in one colour, head to toe. Add a tonal heel to keep the line unbroken and a small earring. This is the look for an event, a dinner, and a modern black-tie wedding where you would rather not wear a gown.

Way two: blazer over a dress

Throw the satin blazer over a plain slip dress, a simple column works just as well. The structure of the jacket against the softness underneath is the whole point, and it takes a daytime dress straight into evening.

Way three: trouser as a separate

The draped satin trouser is the quiet workhorse. Pair it with a fine knit for dinner. When you want more drama, reach for one of LaPointe’s feather-cuff tops. One purchase, several outfits, which is the case for buying the set in the first place.

Fit and care

The blazers are tailored through the shoulder, so size up one if you want room to layer. The trousers run relaxed and skim, so take your usual size. Full mapping is in our LaPointe sizing guide. Satin is best kept to professional dry cleaning.

Shop the satin suit

Find the pieces in trousers and the satin separates across LaPointe at Coveti. For more styling, see how to wear LaPointe, and for occasion dressing read what to wear to a black-tie wedding.