Women's Suits

Though the suit has traditionally been seen as a staunchly male outfit, the history of women wearing suits extends back further than many may realise. Actress Sarah Bernhardt caused a scandal in 19th-century Parisian high society by wearing a custom-made suit; Marlene Dietrich donned a tuxedo for the 1930 film Morocco. Katherine Hepburn was famous for her slacks and suit jacket. And these are just a handful of the women who have defied gender norms in favour of style — for as long as there have been societally imposed restrictions, there have been those who have pushed back against them. 

Today, of course, women’s suits have become a staple of women’s clothing and workwear. 

While previous office outfits tended to consist of a suit and blouse, ideas around office attire have evolved, and certain roles may even require a suit to be worn. This means that a woman’s suit can serve as both a style statement and as a conscious professional choice. There are a multitude of suit options for  the modern working woman who wants to look her best in the workplace.

With the return to offices well underway, any professional woman will tell you that women's workwear is a wardrobe must-have! So if you’re looking to get back to work, Oxford can help provide you with the style you need.  

With over 41 years’ experience crafting modern and sophisticated clothing, Oxford’s collection of women’s suits is a trusted source for a professional look that is sure to impress. We use only the finest fabrics to create our collections that feature pants, blazers, jackets and skirts with personality.

When you shop Oxford, you'll always get the most on-trend business suits for women of the season. We're always updating our stock and adding more women's business wear, and we take great pride in having something for everyone.

One women's workwear includes both slacks and skirts, and you can mix and match them to create flawless professional looks. Add a pair of heels and a fierce accessories and get ready to rule the office when you shop Oxford!

We offer classic black women's suits that let you be sleekly elegant, or you can go for a neutral beige, timeless chequered pattern or the always-in-style pinstripe. Whatever you choose, you'll get soft and breathable fabric that is easy to dress up or dress down depending on the atmosphere.

Add a smart jacket to your women's business wear and turn your look into business casual, or go for a professional top and skirt combination for more relaxed settings. Whatever look you need, our business suits deliver for women across the country. We have fast shipping throughout Australia combined with several curated looks that will help you dress to impress in no time.

Oxford’s range of women’s suits are an ideal option for whenever you need to look formal at work — or just need to bring a touch of class to any other event. Perfectly styled for the modern woman and made from the finest Australian merino wool, Oxford’s suits for women will give you the confidence to face the day at work. 

In addition to suits, we also offer a wide variety of dresses that are perfect for the workplace, as well as shirts, tops, coats and knitwear to perfectly accentuate your suited look. 

If you’re looking to buy women’s suits online, you can shop our stock with Oxford today. For any questions or concerns, get in touch with our staff, and they’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have around the right look for you, or how you can style your new purchases. We pride ourselves on being able to elevate a good clothing purchase into a great one, when accompanied with the right style advice. 

Absolutely! Though they have been more traditionally associated with men within the workplace, women’s suits have a long and storied history, stretching back to at least the 19th century. Today, women’s suits are widely accepted — and frequently encouraged — as professional attire in office settings. They are also often worn at other formal events, such as weddings or funerals, and other public gatherings. Notably, former US Presidential candidate Hilary Clinton wore a pantsuit while campaigning in the lead-up to the 2016 election.

Women’s suits are sometimes referred to as a “pantsuit” or “trouser suit”. This is primarily because “women’s suit” can also refer to a jacket and skirt combination. This appears to have originated partially as a result of Coco Chanel’s style innovations. During the 1920s, Chanel introduced a “suit for women'', which featured a jacket tailored to look like a man’s. However, the lower half was a skirt rather than trousers, due to prevailing gender norms around clothing at the time. Subsequent decades would see the introduction of women’s suits that did feature trousers, and the term “pantsuit” was used to describe the distinction. However, the word “suit” is often used interchangeably today, so feel free to call it whatever you prefer.

Oxford stocks a continually-updated range of some of the women's formal suits in Australia, reasonably priced to help you create the wardrobe that you need to look your best, no matter the occasion. With free delivery on orders over $75, you can update your wardrobe whenever you need to change up your office look. We also offer Afterpay and ZipPay — so you can enjoy your new clothes now and pay later. Make sure to check out our outlet section for a bargain, too.

Women’s suits should allow you to look equal parts stylish and professional in the workplace, enabling you to command respect in your surroundings. Oxford takes pride in offering fashion-forward women’s suits which will suit a variety of looks. The combination of elegance and simplicity lends itself to a style that transcends mere trends to become something more timeless. With some of the most stylish cuts available on the market, Oxford takes great pride in being fashion-forward while keeping a sleek edge. The simple but elegant design on our suits and jackets for women ensures you'll look smart, no matter the occasion.

Part of styling your suit is being aware of the sort of image you wish to project. Keeping this in mind will serve you well, whether you’re wearing a suit to the office or in a less formal setting. Basic black, dark tones and neutral colours blend and match most easily with all of your existing pieces — but there’s no reason to think that you should be solely restricted just to these tones. Bolder colours and patterns can be leveraged to create an impactful style that’s chic and up-to-the moment. 

Many women also opt to create a capsule wardrobe for themselves, featuring a series of versatile basics which can be repurposed as necessary in a variety of different combinations, creating new looks to accompany the same suit or suits that they own. Accordingly, it’s also important to think about what sort of shirt style you want to incorporate beneath the jacket. Experimenting with a variety of different shirts, accessories and shoes will enable you to not only create a look that you’re happy with, but will also enhance and accentuate the stylish qualities of the suit itself.