Jumpsuits: A Do or a Don’t?
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Jumpsuits are nothing new. They’ve been making the rounds for years and probably will continue to do so…but I wonder how many women take the leap and rock them in real life? I remember seeing a number of blogger style icons workin’ rompers/playsuits last year. How many really went all out with a jumpsuit? Sure the wrong one can be unflattering, but I’ve been sold on the idea that the right one can be incredibly chic!
The Spring 2011 runways were graced with a slew of gorgeously flowy one piece looks. Elie Saab’s beautiful creations stick out in my mind as some of my favorites! Check out the entire collection from Paris Fashion Week over at Fashionologie!
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I’ve always found it to be sublimely sexy when a woman takes the bull by the horns and wears pants to a black tie event. A jumpsuit is a feminine way to test that concept! What do you think lovelies? Do you see a jumpsuit in your future?
French Connection Ripple Wonder Jumpsuit
Halston Heritage Silk-Charmeuse Jumpsuit at Net-A-Porter
Halston Heritag Button-Front Jumpsuit at Zappos Couture
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Reminded me that I wore a burgundy jumpsuit to my Junior Dance 🙂 I totally was in love with it!
That Halston Heritage Button Front jumpsuit is awesome!
Good picks, these are all very pretty jumpsuits!! And best of luck to Stacy!
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I’m usually not a big fan of jumpsuits, but I really like that first one. Maybe, if I find one I like as much as that one I’ll give it a shot.
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#1 & 2-Yes. #3-4: No one wants to see me in those.
I have one very similar to #2 from Forever 21. Because it’s a halter, though, I don’t find it useful in winter.
I do love the looks, though!
i still can’t get into jumpsuits. and i definitely know i won’t look good in them. 🙂 rompers, though, is another story. <3
I tend to think of jumpsuits as a don’t, but it really depends on the person. The Halston version is fabulous. A friend of mine got an indigo blue version from Forever 21 last year and rocked it. She’d blow out her hair in Farrah style waves – and looked like one of Charlie’s Angels. As for me, they’re a don’t. I just feel silly and uncomfortable (and a bit like a gas station attendant.) That said, I commend anyone who wears them, but it’s not everyone that can pull off the look.
I’ll just add one last bit – Jump-suit wearers should consider ordering up a size, especially if tall. Nothing is worse than a too-tight jumpsuit… eek!
Sorry for the essay.
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Grace
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A lot of these are gorgeous!
i think jumpers are cute as long as its worn properly. i have one from BCBG that i bought last year. it was strapless and a sweetheart neckline. loved it.
I have one from years ago, I should pull it out and see if it still fits!!
I definitely don’t have a jumpsuit figure and they always remind me of my Mum in the ’80’s so it would be a no from me I’m afraid!! x
The styling of the Elie Saab one is perfect! The others…I’m not feeling them as much. But I could see one in my future if I had somewhere to rock it!
I think…do on the first two. I prefer that you don’t see the waiste.
Those were pretty on the models, but jumpsuits are definitely a DONT for me!
They are a DO! for me anyway. just wore one in casco viejo here in panama. it looks lots like a dress but is even more comfortable.
I have one from F21 ($15.99) that looks almost like the French Connection one above and I wear it to everything everything EVERYTHING with gold heels and a statement necklace… maybe I will have to do an outfit post on it. It looks so 70s and it’s jersey so it packs well, it’s an entire outfit in itself, love!!
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Rachel
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Love the first two. Also cute with big belt to break up the look!
Ok so I love my romper. Obvi. But a jumpsuit is a little harder to pull off. This is where I would splurge (if I had splurging money) because I think the cut and texture would be so important. The top one is perfect. It also depends on where you live. Somewhere warm like FL or CA would be great, however, I don’t think people would be as accepting of it in Cleveland.
i don’t think i’d ever be able to pull off a jumpsuit, but then again i guess you never know. maybe that should be my goal this year lol find a jumpsuit that looks good on me! in any case, for those who can pull it off.. i love it!! 🙂
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I had a jumpsuit when I was 15. I thought I was hot. It was pink with cap sleeves and buttoned to the waist with a belt. I wore them with my white canvas pixi boots. Yeh, hot. hahaha
I like jumpsuits. That being said, I own one. One. And I wore it my junior year in high school when everyone made fun of me. SUCK IT, BITCHES. I WAS FASHION FOWARD.
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I fell in love with playsuits last summer. I quite like jumpsuits, and wish i have a chance to rock them. Don’t know if they’ll suit my shortness, lol.
Jumpsuits are a no for me personally. Some people look great in them. I just do not have the body type for them.
Speaking from experience (there was an ill-fated incident in my past), I love the look of a jumpsuit when it’s done right but I can definitely not pull this look off. So I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of people wear them very successfully (I think it will be a big trend in upcoming collections) but I’ll be watching from the sidelines!
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Great post!! 🙂
Don’t, don’t, donnnn’t. I’m so anti-jumpsuit.
Hmm I’m more tempted by the fun look of a romper than the overly 70s vibe of a jumpsuit. However both items beg the question of whether looking good is worth the hassle of becoming naked almost just to pee!
I so love a great jumpsuit! I wore a halter version on NYE 2002 and it was one of my most favorite NYE outfits…unfortunately, I borrowed it from a friend and since then I have wanted to add one to my wardrobe…so I’m all for them…bring on the jumpsuits!!!
For me a definite dont! I am only 5’4… so I feel that my legs are way too short to be pulling it off. I think some people can definitely look fabulous in them… just no me 🙁
I love the first style shown, but I don’t think I could ever pull it off — I’m too short!
If you’re tall and lanky and beautiful, jumpsuits are awesome.
Any other combination might make it awkward…or downright wrong.
I love jumpsuits but they would NOT look good on me…I envy those girls that can wear them, haha
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Go for jumpsuits! One just has to know the cut or style that will best fit her.
Love the Halston jumper…wouldn’t ever wear it…but it’s gorgeous!
I think if they are flowy and elegant like the first two, they are ok. Anything to close fitting and it’s bringing back a trend that should never resurface.
I think to pull off the jumpsuit you have to have a very specific body type. Long and lean. Short squatty girls, like myself, would not fair well in a jump suit.
I think it can work on the right figure, sadly i don’t think my short roundish frame would pull it off very well, but i’m not opposed to it!
The top one is GORGE!! xo
They’re very pretty but with me being as short as I am I don’t think I could ever pull one off.
I don’t dislike the look of jumpsuits but could NEVER pull one off — I think I’m just too short.
xo Josie
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Jumpsuits are like rompers. Best left for little kids.
Mmm, I actually think that French Connection one could be perfect for a summer day. I kind of prefer rompers, though.
I completely had the experience of buying a jumpsuit and shortly returning it after realizing that my short body just couldn’t handle the look, but I love the color of the Elie Saab jumpsuit. And maybe one day I’ll find one that works for my size 😉
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My sister can rock the jumpsuit but so far not so good for me…
Have you ever seen a pear in a jumpsuit? Not pretty. So? I will leave this one to the boy shapes!
If you have the right attitude you can pull off anything. That’s just the rule I live by. And so, I think jumpsuits are trendy and so totally in. I don’t have one…yet. 🙂
I love the idea of them – and I adore how they look – but I’m not going to rock one. I just wonder about the practicality of them when I have to use the ladies room!
The jumpsuits on the long and lean models look fantastic! But on the average woman, I think it’s a little more difficult to pull off!
I’ll admit to wearing a romper last year, but i think a jumpsuit is just too much. i wont do it.
DO!!!
but only if you’re 5’8″ or tallers. shorties like me look ridic in pant jumpsuits.
I think it’s a cute look if someone can pull it off, but it’s definitely not my style lol
I have never worn a jumpsuit before but I would be interested to see what one would like on me and if it suits me. I definitely think they can look good if styled correctly.
Oooh girl I wouldn’t even try, but I’m not very ballsy when it comes to fashion. I think it would be cute on the right person in the right situation.
I love jumpsuits.. they look so hot and tall girls..
They should do printed ones.. Haven’t seen it before?
Lee x
o h yes, I see me wearing a jumpsuit, loooooove it x
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I’d rock that Halston Heritage silk charmeuse jumpsuit in a heartbeat! I agree with Maddy though – on the average woman I’m not sure if it can be pulled off.
No. No. No.
The jumpsuits you feature are all so lovely… But man, I could NEVER pull one off!
(And I just don’t know about the whole bathroom issue. How do you DEAL with that while wearing a jumpsuit?)
At 1st I really resisted this trend, but now I’m starting to dig it. I LOVE the ones you have pictured. GORGEOUS!!!
If you can pull it off a do…If not it is a big don’t. I know I can’t pull it off. lol
Wow, I love the first gold one and the last black one a lot. But, yes not sure if I would buy/wear them in real life. The issue is ease of use, primarliy the difficulty of going to the bathroom. May be for a dressy evening event it could work. I do own one romper I got last year and wore it as a dressy piece.
rocked the style in high school
my philosophy is usually that if I wore the trend when it was first in style that it is best not to revisit that style lol
Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry I’m late to the party 🙁 Thank you soooo much for the shout out! Love you girls, you’re the BEST! And I also happen to love that sexy French Connection number!
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I say the work fabulously. Just got one myself and I wear it ALL the time:) From Rock and Republic:::)
I’ve always liked jumpsuits – well, except for that time they wouldn’t let me into a club because I had on a denim jumpsuit and they said it was “jeans” – pffffff!!! had to drive all the way home while my friends (and future husband) stayed!!!!!
BTW, it was from spiegel and a soft cotton
Not for me – but I think they can look super cute on the right person. Short people (or people with short legs) should probably steer clear.
This reminds me of Gretchen’s winning jumpsuit on Project Runway.
Im a jumpsuit lover, I have a cute little black one with 3/4 legs – looks fab with heels or dressed down with a tee and flats. All hail the jumpsuit.
I love the look of jumpsuits, but I haven’t worn one in years. I found a really darling animal print one on DorothyPerkins.com that I adore completely – http://bit.ly/idGj15 – but they sold out of all sizes except UK 8/US 6 and that just isn’t going to be happening for me anytime soon. lol!
i dont think i can pull off a jumpsuit but i like them on others.
I think jumpsuits are fab on other ppl…not me. I’m too short!
definitely not a fan, i have short legs and they would be super unflattering unfortunately! they do however look great on the ladies with long legs!
I think they are a do!! Thanks for the welcome back, Kristin!!
Even though the look of that black jumpsuit is cute, I just can’t get past the fact that a jumpsuit is an adult onesie. It literally makes me chuckle. And then there’s the fact that you have to disrobe almost entirely to answer nature’s call, and that’s defintely a deal breaker. But I would totally rock a two piece set to get the look of the last jumpsuit.
it’s very easy to look terrible in a jumpsuit, but i like the one from zappos couture.
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I definitely can’t pull off the jumpsuit look so I’m going to pass! They are pretty tho!! =)
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I like the idea, but few can actually pull them off. I’m not one of the few – lol!
Jumpsuits are a Do , depending on how they look in the butt. So if your but looks good in a jump wear it. Oh yes, but no denim please.
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Agreed on the denim!
I would love to wear that last pantsuit! Too cute!