pants suit
Matching jacket-trouser outfit
A pants suit is a woman's outfit consisting of matching jacket and trousers, worn as a coordinated set.
The term emerged in the 1960s when women began wearing tailored pants in professional settings previously dominated by skirts and dresses.
Also spelled as one word: pantsuit.
She wore a navy pants suit to the interview.
- businesswearProfessional office attire
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- two pieceGarment in halves
- matching setItems made to go together
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