Signed, Steeled and Delivered: Collarless Suit, Striped Sweater

"Signed, Steeled and Delivered" (Season 1, Episode 4 of "Remington Steele") follows a long weekend where Laura and Remington solve a case on their off days.

Hello! This is Laura Holt's Closet. Today we're off to find great fashion ideas from our favorite TV detective.

 

The Outfit
Laura is finishing up paperwork before the weekend. She wears a collarless, one-button ecru, tea-length suit with striped, beige sweater.

This suit is used more than once in the first season of the show. So far, we've discussed this same silhouette worn with a scarf (for a whimsical look) and worn in a darker color (for a severe, no-nonsense style). It's amazing how accessories and color can totally change the mood of your clothes.

Today the mood  for the suit leans toward "casual Friday." It might have something to do with the comfy-cozy option of a sweater instead of a button down blouse. Also, horizontal stripes often give an outfit a sportive and informal style.

Here's how to recreate Laura's ensemble.

1. H&M Lace Jacket [Alternatives H&M Short Jacket and H&M Linen Blazer] |2. John Lewis' Kaliko Zip Back Pencil Skirt  |3. Ralph Lauren Lace-up Striped Sweater

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Finding an affordable, pencil-striped sweater is not that easy. Most of the striped sweaters for women have athletic stripes, i.e. fairly wide horizontal lines. Think rugby shirt. Or a bumblebee. For a more refined look, stick with the pencil stripes.

What will Laura wear next?