Gucci is showing pegged legged drainpipes with a cropped, puffed sleeve jacket. Akris at Saks Fifth Avenue is showing a wide boot leg cut with a cropped jacket. Oliver Theyskens of Rochas is showing loose, feminine trouser suits with slouchy pants. The pant suit is back.

What is being shown is not the man tailored, padded shoulder, matte black suit of the 90's. Today the pants are drainpipe or palazzoed, brocaded or monochrome, gauchos or slouchy trouser. The jackets are cropped or cut longer, with a good fit, no boyfriend jackets here.

The new pant suit can look professional for the office or sexy for the cocktail party. Check out the basic pantsuit at left from Catherines. Pair it with a Man Tailored Shirt from Lane Bryant and classic T Strap Pump from Chadwicks for the office.

Going to a dinner and a party after work? Change into the Artsy Tunic from Catherines and cream colored mules from Chadwicks.

Have a date later on in the weekend? Create a sexy look with the Pink Lace Mesh Cami from Avenue Body, and the Pink Slingbacks from Chadwicks. For your glamourous evenings out the Meltallic Gold Woven Hobo Purse ($29.95) from Purses Boutique is the perfect accessory.

The basic pant suit can see us all the way through our weekend. With different accessories the style and mood can be totally changed. The new pant suit can be the most versatile item in you wardrobe.

by; Anna Marie, Fashion Editor

Lace Mesh Cami                    
Avenue Body