It Takes Two

There is something undeniably comforting about the return of the Suit. Perhaps it's not odd at all that with an economy in crisis and a history-altering election on the way, guys and girls across the board would reach for a fashion statement that speaks volumes about looking good and getting it together.

And the fact that spring's versions have piqued our interest makes perfect sense: They transcend old-school notions that suits have to be serious, expensive, and occasion-appropriate. Instead, spring's suits are the other side of that: light, spontaneous, accessible, and way more personalized than your old board-meeting 2-piecer. From the coolest khaki version (Rag & Bone, we applaud you) to Jenni Kayne's short set (we want it!) to even the return of a little Crocket from Miami Vice (Filippa K can pull it off), these perfect pairs are sure to take the guesswork out of the dress work this spring.

From left: Filippa K men's James seersucker jacket, $599, and seersucker pants, $275, both available at Barneys New York; Whyred women's Barbe blazer, $572, and Margo trousers, $286, both available through Whyred, and at Opening Ceremony; A.P.C. fitted jacket, $450, and narrow trousers, $220, both available at A.P.C..

From left: Rag & Bone men's Safari jacket, $495, and Chamberlain Pant, $225, available at Denim Bar(the jacket) and Drew Lewis (the pants), 845 Spring Street NW, Atlanta; Jenni Kayne women's Boyfriend blazer, $795, and wool trouser shorts, $325, available at Jenni Kayne, 614 Almont Drive, Los Angeles, 310-860-0123; Patrik Ervell men's Cadet Blazer in antique stripe cotton, $1,200, Formal Pant in antique stripe cotton, $390, both available at Bblessing, 181 Orchard Street, New York City, 212-378-8005.

From left: Whyred men's Keller blazer, $534, and Ergé pants, $267, both available through Whyred, and at Opening Ceremony; Jeremy Laing Dynamite jacket, $800, and Cuffed shorts, $400, both available at Blake, 212 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, 312-202-0047; Rag & Bone St James blazer, $495, and Safari shorts, $225, available at Halls (the blazer) and Barneys New York (the shorts).

From left: Thom Browne. New York men's cotton seersucker Sack suit, $4,030, available at Bergdorf Goodman Men's; Rachel Comey women's Sawtooth blazer bomber jacket, $368, and trouser shorts, $290, both available at Creatures of Comfort, 7971 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, 323-655-7855; Obedient Sons men's Mutiny Club jacket, $815, and Kingstown Club shorts, $225, available at Barneys New York; Daughters Mutiny Club jacket, $815, and Kingstown Club pants, $360, available through Obedient Sons.

Get it together with our top 12 his and hers spring suits.