women in suit&necktie

well, i've seen a look similar to this.. the lady had o a suit with a skirt instead of the pants... i think that you may have answered your own question by saying its not seen as often today.. that look is a bit dated.. on the other hand.. it can be pulled off..as long as the suit is fitting (see this blazer: Here)and i'm not sure its with a skirt or pants but a skirt would go over better..

I think it depends on exactly how masculine the whole look is and how often she wears it.
If she wears a suit and tie to work every day, I would begin to think she was trying to prove a point... like that she was better than the men or something. But if it's just on occasion, then it can be very fashionable and sexy, particularly if it's paired with some feminine things.

For example, if its a suit jacket, shirt and tie paired with a skirt its much more feminine. Or if she pairs it with unique jewelry, which i think is the difference between the "im just as good as you are so there haha" offensive look, and the "im fashionable and feminine, but powerful" look.

On a side note, i wear feminine suits and ties out a lot actually, particulaly with my hair sleeked back and stilettos. Never to an office though

Well, let's be fair, are you really dying to see a man in a dress? Well? Especially since the dress probably wouldn't be his color anyway and he likely wouldn't be wearing a slip underneath?

Exactly Leale!

Stilettos with a suit is gooorgeous!

Suit with necktie, hmmm, I should think it would attract the wrong sort of attention and comments.
I wear suits to college (pant or skirt suits) and I usually wear stiletto shoes. There is no reason why you can't wear a suit to be taken more seriously, but still look feminine as well.

kinat_gin wrote: What is everybody's problem? I wear a pantsuit and tie to work eveyday, without stiloettoes or any jewellry. How is this trying to make a radical statement? I simply like to look professional. And, yes, my boss does approve and appreciate this. I don't understand how stiloettoes are more appropriate than a suit and tie??? Honestly, what is the big deal?!

Your boss wants you to dress like a man? Wow.

kinat_gin wrote: eKatherine wrote: Your boss wants you to dress like a man? Wow. Not at all. MY boss imply appreciates my efforts to dress professionally at the office. I sometimes wear a skirt instead of pants, but only when I feel like it. I still don't see how this look is offensive when I am under the impression that a suit and tie is the standars. Why should gender make such a radical difference when one is only trying to look professional and not sexy on the job? What is your problem with that!?

You're saying that the suit and tie is the standard, which is, again, saying that only men are professional-looking, and women who wish to appear maximally professional should CROSS-DRESS!

Cross-dressing sends a message. Your boss enjoying the fact that you are cross-dressing should be sending you a message.