Do skirt suits look smarter than trouser (pant) suits?
You hit the nail on the head when you said skirts look more FEMININE. They especially look good with a nice pair of pumps and sheer stockings with the line up the back. Sexy I have been told by some. I have done a test in the past to see this point. Men in the work place do give one more attention and are more of a gentleman willing to open doors and treat one like a lady, where as with pants they do not. You are just one of the guys sometime. But what is important is CONFIDENCE, no matter what you wear. Walk like you are about something, have places to go, and the YOU ARE SOMEBODY. This should get you respect. at least. CONFIDENCE IS THE KEY.