trouser suits

Matching jacket-pants sets

A trouser suit is a woman's matching jacket and trousers, worn as a coordinated outfit—the female equivalent of a man's suit.

The term is primarily British; Americans typically say pantsuit.

She wore a navy trouser suit to the interview.

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garment structure

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One-piece women's garments

skirt suits · dress suits · gowns · evening gowns · cocktail dresses

outfit coordination

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Divides into portions

gendered fashion convention

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Formal floor-length dresses

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