Women’s Power Suits: The Designer Edit and How to Wear One

A women’s power suit is a matching jacket and trouser, sometimes a skirt, cut with strong shoulders and a defined waist so it looks commanding without looking borrowed from menswear. Our lead is the Sergio Hudson Raspberry Single Breasted Blazer with the Raspberry High Waisted Boot Cut Pant, then the LaQuan Smith emerald double breasted jacket; browse every set in designer suits and designer blazers.

Key facts

• Searches: about 6,600 a month worldwide for women’s power suits, 12,100 for women’s suits for work
• Pieces in this edit: 12, making 6 suits from 5 houses
• Price range: $1,710 to $4,390 a piece
• Key cut: a strong shoulder, a nipped waist and a high rise trouser
• Best for: the boardroom, speeches, interviews, evening events

What makes a suit a power suit

Three things. The shoulder is built up and sits square, so the jacket holds its shape when you move. The waist is suppressed, which keeps the proportion feminine and stops a strong shoulder from swamping you. And the trouser is high on the waist with a long leg, usually flared at the hem, so you look taller in a heel. Colour matters less than cut: a power suit can be black, pinstripe, raspberry and green, as long as the jacket and the bottom are in the same cloth.

The power suit edit

1. Sergio Hudson Raspberry Single Breasted Blazer, $3,630

Sergio Hudson cuts this single breasted blazer in pure wool. The raspberry reads across a room, and the narrow lapel keeps it modern.

2. Sergio Hudson Raspberry High Waisted Boot Cut Pant, $1,860

The matching boot cut: high rise, fitted through the hip, flaring at the hem.

3. Sergio Hudson Black Pinstripe Off The Shoulder Blazer, $3,770

Black pinstripe with a portrait collar that sits off the shoulder. The most dramatic jacket here.

4. Sergio Hudson Black Pinstripe Pencil Skirt, $1,710

The matching pinstripe pencil, for a skirt suit version of the same look.

5. LaQuan Smith Double Breasted Jacket with Notch Lapel in Emerald, $3,270

LaQuan Smith double breasted in emerald with notch lapels. Made in New York.

6. LaQuan Smith Tailored Flare Pants in Emerald, $1,870

The matching LaQuan Smith tailored flare in emerald.

7. Alex Perry Double Breasted Fitted Blazer in Wool Suiting, Black, $3,790

Alex Perry double breasted fitted blazer in black wool suiting, a sharp classic.

8. Alex Perry Straight Trouser in Wool Suiting, Black, $2,340

The Alex Perry straight trouser in the same black suiting.

9. Emilia Wickstead Aelin Jacket in Red Birdseye Suiting, $2,530

Emilia Wickstead Aelin jacket in red birdseye suiting, structured and ladylike.

10. Emilia Wickstead Zeus Skirt in Red Birdseye Suiting, $2,900

The Emilia Wickstead Zeus skirt in the same red birdseye, for a skirt suit.

11. Versace Pinstripe Wool Blazer in Navy, $4,390

Versace pinstripe wool blazer in navy, with the Italian house’s sharp shoulder.

12. Sergio Hudson Black High Waisted Boot Cut Pant, $1,860

The Sergio Hudson black boot cut, which pairs with any jacket here when you split a suit.

How to choose a power suit

How to wear it

Keep what sits under the jacket simple: a fitted knit, a silk camisole, a white shirt like the Sergio Hudson Standard Collar Button Down, nothing at all with the jacket buttoned. Wear a pointed pump in leather so the hem of the flare falls cleanly over it. For the office, split the suit during the week and wear it together for the big meeting. For more inspiration, see our pink suits for women and skirt suits for women.

Caring for a suit

Dry clean both pieces together so the colour stays matched, and only when they need it. Hang the jacket on a shaped hanger that fills the shoulder, and brush wool after each wear. Steam rather than press, so the lapels keep their roll.

Frequently asked questions

What is a women’s power suit?

A matching jacket and trouser, sometimes a skirt, with a strong shoulder, a defined waist and a long, high rise leg.

What colour power suit is best?

Black, navy and pinstripe are the most versatile. Raspberry, emerald and red are the most memorable.

What do you wear under a power suit?

A fitted knit, a silk camisole, a crisp white shirt, nothing at all with the jacket buttoned.

Which shoes go with a power suit?

A pointed pump in leather, so the trouser hem falls cleanly over it.

Can you wear a power suit to a wedding?

Yes, in colour. Choose raspberry, green, pink, and avoid white unless you are the bride.

Which designers make the best power suits?

Sergio Hudson, LaQuan Smith, Alex Perry, Emilia Wickstead and Versace are all in this edit.

Keep reading: pinstripe suits for women, green suits for women, double breasted blazers, flare pants for women and Sergio Hudson Fall 2026.

Sources and method

Brand facts come from sergiohudson.com (the product pages, read on 27 October 2026) and published interviews and coverage of the label. Prices are the Coveti prices on 27 October 2026, and every piece listed was in stock at Coveti that day. Search demand figures are worldwide monthly averages from Google Ads keyword data (DataForSEO), cross-checked in Ahrefs. Written by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti.