π€΅ββοΈ
Woman in Tuxedo
WOO-mΙn in TUK-see-doh
Definitions
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People Β· Formal Attire
Common
A woman wearing a tuxedo or formal suit, typically used to represent formal occasions, professional settings, or gender-neutral fashion choices.
Often used in wedding contexts, formal events, or to represent breaking gender norms in fashion.
Ready for my sister's wedding! Going with the π€΅ββοΈ look instead of a dress this time!
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Just booked our wedding venue! Can't wait to rock that π€΅ββοΈ while she wears the π°ββοΈ
Group chat message
Represents the evolution of formal attire beyond traditional gender expectations, embraced in contemporary fashion and LGBTQ+ culture.
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People Β· Professional
Common
Represents a woman in a professional context, especially in formal business settings, hospitality, or entertainment industries requiring formal attire.
Used to indicate professional roles like event host, concierge, or formal service provider.
Our hotel staff π€΅ββοΈ will be available 24/7 to assist with any requests during your stay.
Business communication
Symbolizes women in traditionally male-dominated professional spaces, reflecting changing workplace norms.
Evolution Timeline
2020
Introduced as part of Unicode 13.0, reflecting growing recognition of gender diversity in emoji representation.
Increasing demand for gender-inclusive emoji options beyond traditional binary representations.
2021
Gained popularity in wedding contexts as pandemic restrictions eased and non-traditional ceremonies increased.
Post-pandemic wedding boom with emphasis on personalized, non-traditional celebrations.
Cultural Context
Represents the evolution of women's fashion beyond traditional gender norms, symbolizing female empowerment and personal expression through clothing choices.
Younger generations use this emoji to celebrate gender-neutral fashion and breaking binary expectations, while older generations may use it primarily for formal contexts.
Reflects the historical journey of women adopting traditionally masculine attire as a form of liberation, from early 20th century suffragettes to modern red carpet fashion.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Used in formal business contexts, royal events, and high society gatherings.
United States
Commonly used in wedding contexts to represent non-traditional bridal attire and in LGBTQ+ celebrations.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used in practical contexts like event planning, professional settings, and family celebrations.
Gen_Z: Frequently used to express gender fluidity, breaking fashion norms, and in LGBTQ+ contexts on TikTok and Instagram.
Older: Less frequently used, but when employed typically represents formal service roles or special occasions.
Millennials: Used for wedding content, professional achievements, and to signal progressive values in dating profiles and social media.
Common Combinations
π€΅ββοΈπ°ββοΈ
Same-sex wedding or marriage between women, with one in a tuxedo.
Represents LGBTQ+ marriages and relationships, particularly lesbian couples with varied gender expressions.
π€΅ββοΈπ₯
Woman at formal celebration or toast-worthy event in formal attire.
Used for professional achievements, formal celebrations, or milestone events.
π€΅ββοΈπΌ
Woman in formal business attire or professional context.
Represents women in corporate settings, especially in client-facing or executive roles.