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While designers have whiled away season after season toying with a zillion variations on the slip dress, women have had to make do with the trusty suits already in their closets. This season we can breathe a sigh of relief: Tailoring has taken the spotlight, and suits are starring front and center.

The heavy emphasis on menswear makes for a bevy of instant classics that promise to deliver a healthy return on your investment. With fashion moving away from strict minimalism and designers experimenting with a variety of silhouettes, options abound. We’ve sifted through the trends, rejecting styles that will look dated next year, and have come up with our three top picks for suits that can go the distance.