Why A Jumpsuit Is This Summer’s Hot New Occasionwear
The jumpsuit has always been slightly mysterious to some. It’s neither a dress, nor a trouser suit, so what is it? When does one wear one? And the crucial question, how does one go to the bathroom in it?
I feel the jumpsuit has been unfairly criticised and overlooked, especially when it comes to occasionwear.
We are still very much a society where women are mostly expected to wear a dress or skirt to an upscale event. Whether that be a wedding, the races, or a cocktail party. But aren’t we past all that? Truth be told, I think there is something seriously classy about a women in a well-tailored pair of trousers with the right cut and a jumpsuit covers that category.
A jumpsuit is one of the most versatile and flattering items of clothing you can own. Cut in the right way, it’ll nip you in at the waist, even out your shoulders and flatter a multitude of leg shapes and lengths.
It can be dressed up with a pretty gold jewellery, a fascinator and a floaty shawl for an effortless look for a wedding, or with statement heels and a killer bag for the races. Or if you want something a little more modest, try layering a lace shirt underneath a sleeveless version, for effortless chic.
When picking a jumpsuit, make sure the cut is right for your body shape. Got a smaller waist than hips? Get a cut that nips you in at the waist, or add a belt to cheat that cut. Not a fan of your calves? Get a longer cut of trousers, or ones that cut off just at the ankles. Want to balance out the top half of your frame? Aim to get structured or strong shoulders to add definition.
This jumpsuit from Closet at Freemans works perfectly for boyish, straight up and down figures. The tie belt adds some needed curves at the waist, and the cropped and slightly flared cut trousers, add some shape to the lower half. Plus the blue shade is extremely versatile for all occasions.
So this summer, no matter whether it’s a summer party, the races or a wedding, why not try a jumpsuit as the fashionable alternative to a dress?