: a suit of extreme cut typically consisting of a thigh-length jacket with wide padded shoulders and peg pants with narrow cuffs
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On May 6, just a day after attending the 2025 Met Gala in a custom Louis Vuitton zoot suit, the actress, yet again, served up stellar style inspiration.
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 May 2025
Balvin took the stage wearing an all-white zoot suit and a matching hat that could’ve easily been a second option for his spectacular Met Gala look earlier in the week.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Domingo wore the robe only for his entrance, however, handing it off to reveal a custom Valentino look inspired by 1940s zoot suits.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
While this week has been all about the zoot suit and sleek tailoring a la Met Gala 2025, Holmes has leaned into the suit as a canvas for summery prints.
—Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 9 May 2025
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 May 2025
Balvin took the stage wearing an all-white zoot suit and a matching hat that could’ve easily been a second option for his spectacular Met Gala look earlier in the week.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
Domingo wore the robe only for his entrance, however, handing it off to reveal a custom Valentino look inspired by 1940s zoot suits.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
While this week has been all about the zoot suit and sleek tailoring a la Met Gala 2025, Holmes has leaned into the suit as a canvas for summery prints.
—Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 9 May 2025
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“Zoot suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zoot%20suit. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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