Stylists Mitali Ambekar (left) and Davina Dhanistan Fernandez

Davina Dhanistan Fernandez, another city-based fashion stylist, states that cut-out suits work best for the summer day-out. “All shades of unconventional — lavender, pastel pink, teal, and blood orange are some of the trending colours to look for in your summer pantsuits. Fabrics to consider in the heat would be cotton twill, linen, and polyester viscose blended fabric.”

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Night patrol

Ambekar mentions that a corset or a mesh top will give a glamorous twist to the outfit for a night event. “Use a belt to cinch the waist and create a flattering silhouette. Add a touch of glam with metallic accessories like a clutch or statement earrings. One can also wear a bold lip colour.”

Fernandez prefers satin pantsuits for a night gig, paired with same-coloured bralettes. The stylist further states that one should keep in mind the contrast of the make-up. For a light-coloured suit such as pearl white, she suggests going bold with the makeup as “the whole look is otherwise muted in a single colour hue,” but suggests keeping the makeup minimal when going for a darker outfit shade. “Ditching the bralette, and opting for a crop top with cut-outs can also be a good option,” she adds.

Make it work

Tackling the difficult subject of how to use power-dressing at work without feeling hot, Ambekar feels that turtlenecks with monochrome prints work  best with the side note of choosing the fabric wisely. “Ditch the classic button-up shirt for a flowy, lightweight blouse or a crop top to add some fun. Accessorise with simple jewellery such as hoop earrings or a dainty necklace to add some glam without overwhelming the outfit.” For those who wish to go trendy, Ambekar suggests mixing and matching the suit separates to create multiple outfits. Pair a bright-coloured blazer with white pants or vice versa.

Recommending a linen blended fabric for a formal setting, Fernandez mentions, “For a more sporty summer look, pairing your sports bra with a pastel power suit will definitely add to your coolness quotient at work.”