Sunday, January 1. Day 1 of a brand new year, which this time around, also happens to be the first day of the week. Sweet!
Something so magical about New Year’s Day. It brings with it hope and expectation; the promise of a fresh start, clean slate, new beginning. Cliche, yes, but still so true. I, like many of you, have aspirations and plans for 2017 to be an epic year. One of power, accomplishment, success…of WINNING. When I awoke this morning I wanted to somehow capture that spirit of anticipated victory because I wholeheartedly believe in dressing according to my mood; in wanting my attire to reflect what I’m feeling and want to say to the world. This morning’s vibe required a power suit. My go-to was this classic pantsuit by my friend, designer, Derrick Coleman.
I first bought this suit from Derrick almost 14 years ago when my youngest child was still an infant. I fell in love with the clean lines, which though simple, somehow still make a powerful statement. More than a decade later, my son is now a sophomore in high school and this suit still speaks boldly. Not only does it still fit, but the quality is so top notch, I’ve never had to repair it. Not a button, zipper or loose thread. I have 2 other suits by Derrick and they also share the same testimony. In a time when most clothing is inexpensively mass produced with low-quality materials and at sub-par standards, that’s saying a lot. These suits were an investment I’ve never regretted. They’ve been worn to business meetings, special events and were even recently featured in one of my fashion shows.
Winter white pantsuit on the runway then (circa 2002)
(P.S. That’s my then 7 year old daughter on the front row 🙂
….and now.
Turquoise and black boucle pantsuit then (circa 2002)…
…and now.
The moral to this story is that every woman should have a power suit, one that is of such good quality that it can last years and be classic enough to remain stylish just as long.
Here are a few other Derrick Coleman pieces. Not only does he do great suits, but beautiful separates as well. If you want stylish, classic custom pieces, Derrick is your guy. Contact him today.
http://derrickcolemandesign.blogspot.com
