There's nothing chicer than a woman in a suit and recently more celebs have been ditching the gowns and opting for a trouser suit on the red carpet. From bold prints to stand out metallics, these ladies are throwing out the rule book and showing why the trouser suit will always be a style staple.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart in a red Sandro trouser suit
Kristen Stewart in a red Sandro trouser suit

Kristen Stewart rocked the red carpet in a sexy dark red trouser suit by Sandro, with the jacket left open to reveal nothing but a gold chain underneath. If you're not as daring as Kristen, a crisp white shirt would be the perfect compliment to a rich coloured two piece, topped off with a matching scarlet lip.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore accessorises with an oversized bow-tie
Julianne Moore accessorises with an oversized bow-tie

Julianne Moore proves the power of the right accessory by taking her simple black suit to a whole new level of glam with an oversized bow tie. Moore adds an extra touch of femininity by teaming her look with a pair of stiletto heeled boots.

Madonna

Madonna in a custom printed Gucci suit
Madonna in a custom printed Gucci suit

Never one to fade into the background, Madonna stole the show at the Billboard Women in Music Awards earlier this month, in her custom Gucci suit. If you're brave enough, a bold patterned suit is a perfect party look to make you stand out from the crowd.

Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae in Prabal Gurung’s ‘NASA’ suit
Janelle Monae in Prabal Gurung’s ‘NASA’ suit

Janelle Monae has been schooling us on how to perfect the chic suit look for years now, but this Prabal Gurung set may be our favourite look yet. Thanks to its striking metallic, floral design and contrasting black lapels, Janelle's suit is the perfect way to give an edgy twist to a classic style.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga in an oversized check suit
Lady Gaga in an oversized check suit

If you think you can't keep it casual in a suit, then let Lady Gaga offer you some inspiration. The singer shunned tailoring to rock an oversized grey check suit for a casual daytime look. While Gaga opted for just her bra underneath, a plain white t-shirt would work just as well.