When women first began wearing pantsuits, it was a symbol of power and freedom of expression—not to mention, a gesture of liberation from traditionally constrictive garments. The humble pantsuit has now become an ubiquitous go-to for female celebrities, whether they're attending an event, going on the red carpet, or traveling from glamorous place to glamorous place.
It wasn't always this way: award shows, particularly for the Oscars and Golden Globes, traditionally mandated that women wore formal dresses. But in recent years, celebrities have trading in their dresses for a sharp, well-fitting blazer and trousers—a chic and sometimes edgy expression of style.
