skirt suit

Blazer and hemline

A skirt suit is a women's matching set consisting of a jacket and skirt in the same fabric, worn as professional or formal attire.

The term distinguishes it from a pantsuit: She wore a navy skirt suit to the interview.

Skirt suits were long the default for women in business settings, though pantsuits have become equally acceptable.

garment

blazer

Semiformal tailored jacket

waistband · pleats · A-line · knee-length · midi · lining · zipper · button · wool · tweed

professional

office

Professional work location

interview · presentation · meeting · conference · dress code · formal · business casual · executive · managerial · secretarial

style

chic

Tasteful, current flair

refined · classy · stylish · fashionable · timeless · classic · vintage · retro · modern · sleek

tailoring

fitted

Shaped to conform

alterations · measurements · darting · silhouette · custom-made · stitching · lining · shoulder pads · lapels · draping

feminine

ladylike

Befitting refined femininity

pastel · floral · lace · charming · posh · dainty · flattering · hourglass · curves · modest

Categories
Opposites
lower garment type in formal suiting

skirt suitpantsuit

Matched jacket-and-slacks ensemble

trouser suit · pants suit

gendered formality conventions

skirt suitbusiness suit

Formal professional clothing

lounge suit · three-piece suit · tuxedo

formality level

skirt suitcasual wear

Informal, comfortable clothing

athleisure · sweatsuit · loungewear · streetwear · tracksuit

Family

skirt, suit, skirts, skirted, skirting, suits, suited, suiting, suitable

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G