ex·ec·u·tive: noun [ig-zek-yuh-tiv]
During the late 70ties, as more women took on highly paid jobs traditionally held by men, 'executive' dress for women became part of the general fashion picture. It consisted of tailored suits and jackets, often in pinstripe fabric, worn either with a men shirt and tie, a turtleneck or knotted silk scarf at the neck.
Vogue photo shoot 1986 [left] and a Chloé outfit for FW 2010/11 [right]... and notice the 'one hand in my pocket' style!