# Half-Suit For Women? Fashion on Top, Undies Below By Bianca | Published 2008-01-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-suit-for-women References: [style](http://www.style.com) Remember the [Half Suit](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-half-suit-business-on-top-party-below)? The oddly popular suit cut off at the waist, the ideal outfit for the video conferencing employee? Business on top, party below? There is now, at long last, a female version! In fact, there are several half-dresses and half outfits in which the bottom isn't just comfortable, it's completely bare. Now when you teleconference, your boss will never know you're secretly [wearing your undies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noosh) so long as you're dressed well on top. Best of all, you can even look fashionable thanks to [high end designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-neo-suit) like Iceberg and L.A.M.B, both of which had great halfsie options in their Spring 2008 collections, as seen in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Half-dress Fashion Trend:** Half-dresses are the new norm in video conferencing, providing fashion on top and comfort below. - **Female Half-suit Trend:** The female half suit is the modern-day power outfit, allowing women to look professional and stylish on video calls. - **Hybrid Fashion Trend:** Hybrid outfits that mix business wear with casual wear are gaining popularity for their versatility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to create and market new lines of hybrid fashion that cater to the needs of remote workers. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can develop and offer new and innovative fabrics that prioritize both style and comfort. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can take advantage of the popularity of video conferencing by creating new software and tools that enhance the remote work experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwear-Imitating Hybrid Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-off-brief-skirt.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [Office-Themed Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-desking.md) - [Wearable WFH Cushion Jumpsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-workforce.md) - [Sustainably Chic Sleepwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-asleep.md) - [Executive Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie.md) - [One-Piece Adult Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie.md) - [Versatile Apparel-Lingerie Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boobwear-brand-nuudii.md) - [Customizable Shapewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knix-shapewear-collection.md)