The 1 Trend You're Afraid to Try Is Actually Easy to Master

Updated on 1/3/2016 at 4:00 PM

There's still a part of us that tenses up every time we hear the term "women's suit." Dark, ill-fitting, and — ugh — even skirted options immediately come to mind, and while Hillary Clinton has managed to make the structured set work for her, we were unsure if we could ever pull it off.

But when we noticed a ton of cool, colorful options popping up on the red carpet, at Fashion Week, and on Instagram, we began to reconsider. With all this inspiration in our reach, the idea of wearing one started to seem a lot less daunting — and a lot less stuffy, too.

Scroll through for a few ideas on how to give the pantsuit a fashion-forward twist, and then check out other work-appropriate ensembles inspired by the fashion crowd.

Look For Something With a Subtle Pattern to Add a Little Spice

Keep Things Cool and Classy With Longer-Length Shorts

An All-White Look Is Crisp, Is Clean, and Works For Every Season

Give Off a Fierce Fashion-Girl Vibe With an Oversize Option

Pants Don't Have to Be Slim Fit and Tapered — Flares Are a Great Way to Make a Statement

No Shirt? No Problem. Just Add a Bodychain Like Jennifer Aniston

A Buttoned-Up Black Suit Sans Shirt Is Just as Sexy as a Low-Cut LBD

The Same Goes For a White Option!

Give a Preppy Tweed Skirt Suit a Modern Twist by Pairing It With a Turtleneck, a Hat, and Booties

Follow Naomi Watts's Lead and Add a Thin Black Belt For a Little Flair

Have Some Fun by Pairing a Navy Set With a Lace Ruffled Top

A Deep Green Is a Great Way to Add Color Without Rocking Something Superbright

Think Suits Can't Be Casual? Think Again! Dress Yours Down in the Warmer Weather With a T-Shirt and Sandals

Have Some Fun With a Polka-Dot Print

Show Off Your Quirky-Cool Style With a Striped Set

Don't Be Afraid to Colorblock! Mix and Match Red With Pink

Get Into the Seasonal Spirit With a Velvet 2-Piece

A Choker Gives This Classic Look a Little Bit of Edge

Skirt Suits Should Be Tailored to Hit Above the Knee, Helping to Elongate Your Legs

Add a Necktie or Pussybow Blouse to Take This Menswear-Inspired Look to the Next Level

A Tailored Tartan 3-Piece Can Be Extremely Chic. Add a Pop of Color With a Bright Pair of Pumps

Ditch Your Crisp White Shirt For Something Blue or Even Chambray

Zendaya's All-Gray Look Is an Elevated Way to Take On a Current Trend: the Groutfit!

As For Outerwear, Cover Up Your Jacket With a Long Wool Coat

A Dark Tweed Option Will Keep You Nice and Warm Throughout the Winter