I don’t know about you, but I’m a big fan of the TV series, Suits, now in its third season. I started watching it during season one, after reading a great review of the show in Entertainment Weekly. I usually don’t watch shows on USA network, they’re not my style, but I loved the banter between the two main characters, Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) and the ‘80s pop culture references.

But what I really love is the wardrobe for the actresses. Their costumes rival Kerry Washington’s on Scandal (another fave). For the Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres), Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle) and Donna Paulson (Sarah Rafferty) characters, the wardrobe is very aspirational, body conscious, and elegant.

Recently, EW interviewed the show’s costume designer, Jolie Andreatta, about her selections. She typically dresses the women in designer labels like Dior, Victoria Beckham, Prada and Burberry, mixed with vintage pieces. In the article, Andreatta says that the men have “classic [attire], but when you’re trying to portray that 1%, it comes from the fashion forward look [of the women].”

While checking out Vogue Patterns for sewing inspiration, I noticed that a number of patterns could easily be worn by any of the leading ladies of Suits. So, if you want to dress like you work at Pearson Darby, check these out.

Jessica Pearson: The Partner

I want to own every piece of Jessica’s wardrobe. And her outfits should be the most sophisticated—her name is over the door. Her clothes are meticulously tailored and architectural, with interesting necklines.

And look here! This Donna Karan pattern is the exact replica of the red dress pictured above.

I could easily see these dresses in Jessica’s walk-in closet.

Rachel Zane: The Paralegal

Rachel’s outfits are probably the most body-conscious of the three, and let’s face it, Meghan Markle is fit! Her character tends to favor separates– mostly slim-fitting sweaters or button-down blouses paired with pencil skirts.

Donna Paulsen: The Executive Assistant

Donna is my favorite character, but her wardrobe may not always be the most office-appropriate. She has the most varied clothing, but she has been outfitted in a lot of knit dresses with plunging necklines. Maybe these should be saved for going out!

Do you watch any shows where you want to own all of the costumes (um, Scandal)?

Suits airs Thursday nights at 10/9 Central on USA network.

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