After trending on the red carpet in 2024, power suiting is still going strong. Tailored looks were one of the biggest style takeaways at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
The film festival, which kicked off in Park City, Utah this past Thursday, Jan. 23, brought a parade of suited looks to the red carpet. Celebrities such as Tessa Thompson, Cynthia Erivo, and Glenn Close put forth their own takes on the trending look.
Here, see some of the power suits from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.
Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Gala Fundraiser during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley on January 24, 2025 in Park City, Utah.
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Tessa Thompson added edge to the power suit with a pair of scrunched up leather gloves. Thompson wore them with a boxy pinstriped suit that consisted of a double-breasted jacket and a pair of wide-leg trousers. The actress also embraced the sheer trend in a see-through button-down shirt.
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo attends the Sundance Film Festival Gala at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley on January 24, 2025 in Park City, Utah.
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Cynthia Erivo continued her method dressing spree while promoting “Wicked,” by channeling Elphaba in a sculptural skirt suit. Erivo wore a sculptural jacquard jacket off her shoulders that was sashed at the waist with a trailing leather belt. She paired her blazer with an ankle-grazing pencil skirt, a pair of tonal suede Christian Louboutin platform boots with a stiletto heel, diamond-encrusted layered hoop earrings, and a gem-topped manicure loaded with emeralds, gold tones, and rhinestones.
Glenn Close
Glenn Close attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Gala Fundraiser during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Grand Hyatt Deer Valley on January 24, 2025 in Park City, Utah.
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Glenn Close wore a sleek take on power suiting in an elongated blazer and leather pants. Close paired her jacket and trousers with a winged collar shirt that featured a lavallière.
Robin Tunney
Robin Tunney at the Deadline 2025 Sundance Film Festival Studio presented by Casamigos held at the Deadline Studio on January 24, 2025 in Park City, Utah.
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Robin Tunney made a statement in a purple tweed suit. Tunney paired her suit with a floral collage shirt buttoned to the top.
Heidi Ewing
Heidi Ewing attends the “FOLKTALES” Premiere during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Library Center Theatre on January 25, 2025 in Park City, Utah.
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Filmmaker Heidi Ewing, and co-director of the 2006 documentary “Jesus Camp,” wore a floral take on power suiting. Ewing paired Alice + Olivia’s timeless blossom pants and jacket with a tiered statement necklace.
Marlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin attends the “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” Premiere during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 23, 2025 in Park City, Utah.
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Marlee Matlin opted to wear a skirt suit consisting of separates. The actress wore a tweed double-breasted blazer with a pleated asymmetrical midi skirt and leather boots.
