Definition of pantsuit
:a woman's ensemble consisting usually of a long jacket and pants of the same material
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For some editors, that may include a colorful faux fur coat and a patent miniskirt, while others might be craving a plaid pantsuit or an oversize knit.
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Gwyneth Paltrow and mother Blythe Danner wore matching Prada pantsuits to a Goop event in the Hamptons.
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Ora tilts her phone screen away from her powder blue pantsuit, unable to capture the snap in time.
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In a macho world where socialist politicians have been known to wear military fatigues, Ortega Diaz stands out with a blond bob, glasses and pantsuits.
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The actress regularly takes major fashion risks on the red carpet like pairing a ripped up white t-shirt with Chanel couture or surprising everyone with an avant-garde pantsuit.
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Here’s more from Celine’s stylish Parisian stay, with outfits from Roberto Cavalli (floral pantsuit) and Dice Kayek (pink dress and matching coat).
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A metallic leather pantsuit is no biggie for the international supermodel—
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Here, women are required to wear a modest dress or pantsuit and a hat with a base no smaller than four inches.
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First Known Use of pantsuit
1964
PANTSUIT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of pantsuit for English Language Learners
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: a woman's suit consisting of a jacket and pants that are made of the same material
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