Jumpsuits are one piece garments, which
cover your torso and your legs. They trace their origins to a utilitarian
garment to be worn by mechanics, parachuters and sky divers. The style was
immensely popular in the 70s and 80s when the hippy era kicked in and anything
conventional was a taboo. In the past, jumpsuits as a trend has been sometimes
hot and sometimes not, however, with the coming few seasons, they have been
touted to be a big fashion item.
While quite a lot of us may feel that
only the very lucky few blessed with flawless figures can really afford to wear
jumpsuits, you will be surprised at the variety of jumpsuits that are available
to choose from. We shall explore the different kinds of jumpsuits available for
various occasions, what to wear them with, body types it suits the most etc.
How to choose a jumpsuit based on your
body type?
If you thought, jumpsuits were only for
the perfect size 0 figure, think again. Jumpsuits could be for almost all women
– yes, including the curvier ones, however, you need to find the right kind of
suit style, depending upon your body type. Experts suggest that if you have any
doubts in your mind about wearing a jumpsuit, visualize yourself as wearing a
top and a long pant, this will give you a good insight about what looks right
on you. If you prefer a loose fitted trouser and a top, go for a jump suit that
is loose and makes you feel comfortable, if you are okay with showing off your
figure, you could opt for a tight fitted jumpsuit as well. Ordinarily, if you
are a first timer, you could go with the thumb rule of not too loose and
neither too fitted.
Jumpsuit for Pear body shape
If you are pear shaped, go for
styles which bring the attention upwards to your torso – so try out halter neck
styles or sleeveless styles. Accessorize well at your neck area. A plunging
neckline also is a great way to divert the attention. Don’t go for too loose
fitting bottoms as they tend to make your derriere look bigger. Avoid shorter
lengths. Avoid pin stripes altogether.
Jumpsuit for Apple body shape
If you are apple shaped, go for styles
which have interesting leg features such as harem pants or cuffed bottoms. You
could even try interesting twin colored styles where the color of the top is
darker than the bottom for a slimming effect. Avoid big prints or horizontal
prints on the torso. Go in for shorter lengths so as to bring your attention to
your legs.
Jumpsuit for Petite
If you are petite, the use of
interesting belts worn a little lower than your natural waist tend to add
height. Opt for preferably longer length jumpsuits and team your outfits with
heels. Vertical stripes will work wonders to add height to your petite frame.
Jumpsuit for Plus-size
If you are on the heavier side, avoid
wearing lighter colors and horizontal stripes. Wear darker colors and avoid
tailored, structured suits which can add some more dimensions to your
shoulders. Pay special attention to the choice of fabrics as these could make
or break the look. Fabrics which cling to your body such as silk or fine knits
are to be avoided at all costs. Go in for soft chiffons, cottons etc. instead.
Once you have the confidence of wearing
a jumpsuit style, you could try out the various options (yes you read it right
– options) of the style that are available in the market. Jumpsuits could be
categorized by the occasions that they could be worn to (ranging right from
casual, sporty, sexy, conservative and even formal), the lengths they are
available in, the materials etc. We discuss some styles which are doing the
rounds and promise to be a show stealer!
Styles of jumpsuits
The first step
is obviously to know how to choose a jumpsuit and be comfortable in the same.
Hopefully, with the tips given in the above paragraphs, that should be well
taken care of now.
The next thing to consider is what is
appropriate to wear to the event that you plan to attend. For example, while
you could wear an off shoulder gold sequined jumpsuit to a red carpet event;
you would not dare to wear a similar thing to the office. Similarly, you could
sport a short denim jumpsuit to a casual day out with friends, but you may not
consider wearing the same while going to the pub. You get the picture?
The look: Formal Chic
This includes dressing up for occasions
such as any sit down formal dinners, any red carpet parties or even to attend
movie premiers and fashion shows.
Styles to choose:
At the events mentioned above,
usually the style quotient runs high and you could try different fabrics and
styles to look different and at the same time have your own personality show
through. Stick to longer lengths – reaching at least mid-calf or much longer.
You could choose from cuffed at the leg styles, harem pant styles with
gathered in ankles or loose flowery leg styles. You could opt for off shoulder
styles, asymmetrical one shoulder styles, halter neck styles or even full
sleeved jumpsuit styles for the colder months. To add an element of drama and
your personal touch, you could even wear a short bolero on top of an off
shoulder jump suit style. Fit is of paramount importance here, so wear a style
which suits your body type. Remember a well chosen and well fitted jump suit,
with the right kind of accessories, could be a great alternative to the dress
that almost everybody wears to these events!
Colors and fabrics:
All colors which are hot this season are
great to wear as jump suits. The old classic colors such as gold, black, red
and white are timeless too. You could opt for sequined jumpsuits to add an
element of bling to the outfit. Avoid printed or patterned fabrics and keep
these for less formal occasions. Silks are great for the formal chic occasions,
however, the flip side is that they drape really well on the body and so could
be hugging the wrong parts of your body as well. Stick to light weight knits in
cotton, silk, viscose as these tend to be a little more forgiving than silks.
You could even choose chiffons or light weight cottons. Keep denims for less
formal events.
Accessorize right:
Even a simple style can look out of the
ordinary, if you accessorize right. Since these sort of events can allow lots
of drama, go for waist cinching styles if you have a great waist to show off.
You could even use some contrast colored or even stone and crystal studded
belts to break the monotony of the uniform color of the suit. You could use
some great jewelry like jingling charm bracelets or multiple chains, to
highlight the suit. A metallic clutch or a contrast clutch also looks great
with the dressier jumpsuits. Heels look great with mid calf cuffed jumpsuits
and also with longer lengths. Wear flats, if you want all the attention on your
jumpsuit.
The look: Formal Conservative
This is to be worn to primarily any
business related sit down formal dinners or even high profile office meetings.
Styles to choose:
The occasion is conservative and
formal so any length shorter than ankle is a sure shot fashion disaster. The
pants should usually be well fitted and not too loose and flowy as these could
be considered a tad too dressy. Avoid cuffed at the leg styles too as these may
be a bit too fashionable. Also, you should go in for tailored look of jumpsuits
– these are smart, sophisticated and usually with a well defined shoulder line
and preferably with short or long sleeves. If you want to be a little bold, you
could go in for sleeveless style and for the bolder ones, an off shoulder
style. However, to keep others attention more on your work, it would be prudent
to pair up the off shoulder style with a well fitted blazer, a cardigan or a
stole.
Colors and fabrics:
Stick to basic solid colors – navy,
cream, whites and blacks as most of the places you will be wearing these to;
will have a dress and a color code. Avoid jazzy and metallic colors like the plague.
You definitely do not want to stand out like a Christmas tree in the office
board room. Do choose fabrics which do not crinkle easily and can take the
structured look well – light weight satins, twills etc. look great and can
carry off the structured, tailored detail quite well.
Accessorize right:
Basics are the key word here. Stick to
neutral colors. You could use a tan narrow leather belt on most formal
jumpsuits. Hand bags could be large and roomy, however again preferably of
muted tones. Footwear need to be comfortable, and you could opt for boots, high
heels and even flats. Jewelry could be a small gold chain kissing your neck, or
a string of pearls, but nothing even remotely closer to what we discussed under
formal – chic.
The look: Fun, frolic and sporty
Let your imagination run wild on the
occasions for this one. Any beach outing, pool side party, all day shopping
plans, laze at home all day are perfect excuses to wear comfortable jumpsuits.
Styles to choose:
Choose short lengths, starting from mid
thigh to full length, reaching below your ankle length. You could play around
with hoodies, zips, cargo pockets to make it not only a style statement, but
also utilitarian. Pair up sleeveless styles with a colorful t-shirts or vests
worn underneath. You could have short sleeves with interesting neck lines and off
shoulder styles as well. Like I said, let your imagination run wild while
buying jump suits to wear for this look.
Fabrics and colors:
Prints, neutral as well as bold solid
colors, gingham checks, stripes, metallics – are all great color choices to
buy. Opt for colors that are your favorites. The most popular fabric is denim –
which is easy to manage and exudes a sporty and cool look. The other popular
choices are knits and comfortable cottons like gauze, seersuckers, poplins and
cambrics. Opt for fabrics which can breathe as you want to be comfortable
wearing these and not sweating inside them!
Accessorize right:
Flip flops, sandals, flats, heels and
even sneakers and colorful canvas shoes look great on the casual jump suit styles.
You could team up this look with hobo style big, colorful hand bags, a pair of
colorful sunglasses and some interesting hair style such as a top bun or a
whacky braid. Use interesting hair accessories such as clips, bands and hair
braiding. Keep your make up and jewelers minimalistic so as to complete the
look.
Consider investing in jumpsuits this
season for a special event, as they promise to be a mainstay in the fashion
world. Remember the tips given above. With the appreciative glances that the
outfit is sure to fetch you, chances are you will be heading to the store very
soon for buying another one!
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