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ice-cream suit

A pale, lightweight men's suit — think cream, white, or pastel linen — designed for hot weather and maximum swagger.

ˈaɪˌskɹim ˈsut47 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A pale, lightweight men's suit — think cream, white, or pastel linen — designed for hot weather and maximum swagger. The name comes from the soft ice-cream colors and the breezy, melts-in-the-heat vibe. Picture Tom Wolfe in all-white or a Southern gentleman at a summer garden party. These days it's less about function and more about making a statement: 'I know it's 95 degrees and I still look better than you.'

He showed up to the rooftop party in a full ice-cream suit and somehow pulled it off.
Origin: Named for the pale pastel shades reminiscent of ice cream; popularized in American Southern and tropical fashion contexts. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(US) A pale-colored lightweight suit for men.

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