Everyone's wearing trouser suits: see how the stars style theirs

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If you are looking to update your wardrobe with something classic that you can wear year-round, you can't do much better than the humble trouser suit. And, now that we are finally able to start dressing up again, there could be no better investment to make.

Not only is a simple trouser suit timeless and flattering, but it is also so versatile. The style works dressed up for dinner worn with a cami top and barely-there heels or teamed with a fresh-white T-shirt and your favourite trainers for a casual day look. As a bonus, the pieces can also be worn as separates; throw the jacket on over some jeans or wear the trousers solo with your favourite shirt.

Looking for some inspiration? We present some of the best A-list trouser-suit moments of all time. From Irina Shayk to Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga to Victoria Beckham, Sandra Oh to Queen Letizia of Spain, see how these celebrities style the trouser suit to perfection.

June 2021 Kate Bosworth opted for immaculate white Armani tailoring to attend the brand's menswear show in Milan.

May 2021 Another statement suit moment for Irina Shayk, this time in a purple pinstripe.

May 2021 Irina Shayk wore an all-pink Boss ensemble with a matching pink bag from By Far.

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May 2021 Olivia Palermo showed us how to wear a suit in the warmer months with her sleeveless style.

May 2021 Olivia Munn stepped out on the red carpet in a patterned silk L’Agence suit.

May 2021 Kendall Jenner put a casual twist on the suit on a yellow denim number.

March 2021 Lady Gaga was spotted in Rome wearing a white trouser suit and platform heels.

January 2021 Bella Hadid nodded to Seventies-style in a brown corduroy wide-leg suit.

October 2020 Queen Letizia of Spain showed us how to pull off one-tone dressing in her red suit with matching accessories.

February 2020 Cara Delevingne looked ready for spring in a lilac suit by Boss.

February 2020 Kaia Gerber looked chic in a grey Alexander McQueen trouser suit with cut-out detail.

January 2020 Carey Mulligan looked effortlessly chic in a black suit for the Promising Young Woman premiere at Sundance Film Festival.

August 2019 Julianne Moore was seen out in New York wearing a candy pink Givenchy suit.

April 2019 Michelle Obama opted for an embellished Stine Goya suit for the Copenhagen stop on her world book tour.

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April 2019 Gigi Hadid wore a green tailored suit to attend Marc Jacobs' wedding in New York.

April 2019 Kaia Gerber also opted for tailoring at Marc Jacobs' wedding, in a slouchy silver suit.

April 2019 Sandra Oh wore an elegant Giorgio Armani suit to the premiere of Killing Eve season two in LA.

March 2019 Jenna Coleman matched her Gucci bag to the orange flowers in her suit.

January 2019 Anne Hathaway chose a soft salmon two-piece by Peter Petrov to promote her new film, Serenity.

January 2019 Ozark actress Julia Garner opted for a striking snake-print Tom Ford suit to appear on Late Night with Seth Meyers.

January 2019 Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted out in New York wearing a white silky suit.

January 2019 Victoria Beckham wore a wide-leg tweed suit with a sheer ruffled shirt to attend the menswear shows in London.

December 2018 Michelle Obama wore a striped sequinned Balmain suit during the promotional tour for her book Becoming.

November 2018 Gal Gadot wore a red suit with flared trousers for a premiere in London.

October 2018 Gigi Hadid proved the enduring power of an all-white suit, pairing hers with metallic accessories and a bold red lip.

October 2018 Cara Delevingne stole the show at Princess Eugenie's royal wedding in a crisp Emporio Armani tux and Chanel top hat.

September 2018 Kendall Jenner embraced brights in a yellow suit from House of Holland, when out in Paris.

September 2018 Victoria Beckham looked effortlessly chic in a navy trouser suit during Paris Fashion Week.

August 2018 Blake Lively wore a string of suits to promote her film A Simple Favor, including this double-blazer velvet outing.

July 2018 The Duchess of Sussex chose a black trouser suit for an official visit to Ireland, pairing it with a simple white T-shirt and court shoes.

June 2018 Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss matched in slouchy trouser suits for the Dior Homme show in Paris.

June 2018 Bella Hadid made a statement in a bright yellow option, which she teamed with trainers and chunky jewellery.

June 2018 Amber Heard sparkled in a sequin Michael Kors suit.

May 2018 Cate Blanchett looked impossibly chic in a powder pink suit for the Cannes Film Festival.

May 2018 Her fellow member of the jury, Kristen Stewart channelled the trend in Chanel tweed.

April 2018 Gigi Hadid wore a tan Derek Lam suit as she attended the premiere of Being Serena.

February 2018 The Duchess of Sussex proved that a classic tuxedo can prove just as event-appropriate as a gown, in Alexander McQueen at an awards show with Prince Harry.

September 2017 Bella Hadid wore a three-piece gold Max Mara suit to the brand's fashion week party.

July 2017 Cara Delevingne wore a custom-made Burberry suit with silver capelet to the UK premiere of Valerian.

July 2017 Sophie Turner wore a tartan Racil suit and white trainers while attending Comic-Con.

July 2017 Gwendoline Christie made an entrance in her powder blue three-piece suit.

July 2017 Cate Blanchett looked effortlessly cool in a slouchy grey suit and metallic flatforms.

July 2017 Cara Delevingne channelled Jimi Hendrix in a blue velvet suit while out in New York, which she paired with stiletto boots and a mesh bralet.

June 2017 Rita Ora stood out wearing a vibrant lime Osman suit and Jennifer Fisher jewellery in New York.

June 2017 Kendall Jenner wore her favourite vintage Louis Vuitton bumbag across her pinstripe Wolk Morais suit with her hair slicked back while in New York.

May 2017 Priyanka Chopra attended the Baywatch European premiere party in Berlin wearing a cut-out Public School suit.

December 2016 At a Goop event, Gwyneth Paltrow wore a La Perla black trouser suit and simple matching court shoes.

November 2016 Instead of opting for a simple shirt or lace cami, Jessica Alba wore a pinstriped three-piece suit.

November 2016 Amy Adams and Cate Blanchett both wore trouser suits to the gotham Film Awards, amy with a lacy cami and Cate with a daring geometric cami.

November 2016 Embroidery isn't just for dresses, liven up your power suit with some pretty floral accents this winter.

November 2016 Naomie Harris demonstrates how to make a statement with a metallic trouser suit.

November 2016 Follow Lily Donaldson's lead and tailor your look for an evening event with skinny-fit trousers, a cropped jacket and sheer eyelash lace.

October 2016 Give a plain white T-shirt a new lease of life and wear it under a bold patterned trouser suit.

October 2016 Daisy Bevan and Vanessa Redgrave prove that the trouser suit can look great on anyone at any age at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards.

October 2016 The queen of the trouser suit, Tilda Swinton, rocks a simple yet elegant navy suit and scarf combo.

October 2016 Make statement jewellery the focal point of your outfit and go shirtless.

September 2016 Satin isn't just for your pyjama draw any more. Take your suit from day to evening with the addition of some satin.

October 2016 If you're going to wear an all-black outfit, use texture to add another dimension to your look.

June 2016 Make an impact with a chic white suit just like Cate Blanchett's and pair with simple monochrome accessories to complete.

May 2016 When it comes to party wear people often forget a suit can be a legitimate option. Pick a heavily embellished, sparkly number for a stand-out evening look.