Yolanda Okereke 
There’s a quiet kind of power that comes with a woman in a suit — the kind that doesn’t ask for permission, doesn’t need validation, and doesn’t apologize for taking up space. Once considered the uniform of men in control, the suit has evolved into a symbol of feminine authority, confidence, and reinvention.
Today’s woman wears her suit like armour — not to hide, but to reveal. She redefines what power looks like in heels, sneakers, or barefoot if she pleases. Her suit isn’t just tailored to fit her body; it’s cut to match her ambition. It’s bold. It’s sensual. It’s her story, stitched with intent.
Across runways and red carpets, women are rewriting the rules of formalwear. Structured shoulders meet soft silks. Oversized blazers rest on bare skin. Pantsuits, tuxedos, and jumpsuits have become declarations of freedom — no longer borrowed from the boys, but wholly owned by the girls who lead.
In Nigeria’s fashion scene, the women’s suit has found new energy. Designers like ATAFO, Lisa Folawiyo, and Orange Culture are shaping silhouettes that merge strength with seduction — from fluid tailoring to vibrant fabrics that defy the grayscale of corporate tradition. Here, suiting isn’t about blending in; it’s about standing out, commanding attention without saying a word.
The modern woman doesn’t wear a suit because she has to — she wears it because she can. Because she knows that elegance and authority are not opposites; they coexist. The fitted blazer, the wide-leg pant, the crisp shirt, or the deep plunge — each piece is a conversation between confidence and grace.
To wear a suit today is to celebrate control — of your narrative, your choices, and your power. It’s not about masculinity or rebellion. It’s about presence.
Because at the end of the day, a woman in a suit doesn’t just walk into a room.
She owns it.
Yolanda Okereke is a visionary fashion entrepreneur and respected industry leader, known for her exceptional work as a Costume Designer and Creative Producer in Film and Television. With over a decade of experience, she has consistently shaped the visual identity of some of Nollywood’s most iconic productions, earning a reputation for her artistic depth, organizational precision, and bold storytelling through costume.
She is the Founder and Head of The Rani Company, a leading costume design and styling firm, and The Wardrobe Shack, a costume rental house serving high-profile film and television projects across Nigeria.