Pink panther

Think Pink!

I absolutely love pink and I couldn’t help but notice my wardrobe was lacking in pink separates. So what do I do with this stretch pointe knit from Joann? Make a suit, duh.

My inspiration for this suit blossomed around January of this year when I saw Tracee Ellis Ross lounging in her bed, wearing a very similar pink suit with a t-shirt and heels.

In that moment I decided I would make my very own.

The Perfect Pattern!

I used McCall’s pattern 7876 to create this look. This pattern was very easy to follow and the pockets on the sides can be switch out for exposed pockets on the front of the jacket if you choose. I decided to follow the pattern design with the addition of two extra buttons and I lengthened 2 inches so I could wear the jacket as a dress as well. I considered adding shoulder pads but I didn’t like the look with my shoulders already being a little broad. I choose 1 size up from my normal size because I wanted the jacket to be extra baggy.

The pants for this pattern were not my favorite right away. After styling, I now love them. They also have a baggy fit and double pleats on the front. I was honestly confused by the directions initially to create the pleat but I figured it out. My suggestion for choosing fabric would be one with a soft drape.

I love the versatility of a suit and the color pink. I mean come on, pink is a neutral too. There are so many ways to pair and mix & match these two pieces it’s unbelievable! Here’s how I’ve styled them thus far.

Sewing time

I managed to complete both the pants and jacket in a total of 3 days. I dedicated 1 day for cutting out the pattern and 2 days total for jacket and pants. Keep in mind the jacket requires hand sewing for the lining and not much tailoring involved because of the baggy style fit. I would definitely create with this pattern in the future.

Tell me your thoughts on this suit? How would you style it? What colors and shades are you thinking of for Fall?

peace and blessings!