JUMPSTART YOUR WARDROBE

The jumpsuit has had humble beginnings similar to blue jeans. Both the trends started as work wear and have now infiltrated the ramps from London and Milan to Paris. They aren’t just the staple outfits for astronauts or construction workers but have jumped back into fashion radar with the glitzy express of designers and celebrities promoting and owning them. Spring-Summer is here and the jumpsuit is one of the must have outfits to dress up or down for any occasion. Topshop, H&M, Zara, every brand is carving its own rendition of a jumpsuit. If you are the one to go for the more pricey brands, check out the jumpsuits by Lanvin, DKNY, Jean Paul Gautier or even Givenchy. Every designer or brand has added a mix of their personal trendy trims to enhance it.

“Jumpsuits were first introduced around 1913 by the H.D. Lee Mercantile Company and primarily sold as military uniforms or flight suits during WWI. Other industries soon caught on to the simple duds and soon they were showing up everywhere from farms to factories. Initially designed for men, it wouldn’t be until an industrious icon named Rosie the Riveter starting showing up in her jumpsuit that women recognized the utility of wearing a garment that wouldn’t get caught in machinery as they took to the factories in WWII.” (http://www.retroland.com/) 

The jumpsuits might have been a comfortable garment for people but never has it been at the pinnacle of fashion like this season. It came back into trend 2008 onwards and had a short shelf life but Spring-Summer 2010 features the most flirty and feminine; easy to wear styles we have ever seen. The lengths vary, so there is everything for everyone. From ankle length jumpsuits to hot pants length rompers. Halter to sequinned, jersey to silk and tailored to flowing.

For a casual day look, team a flowery printed jersey or georgette jumpsuit with gladiator sandals or ballet shoes. For a formal look at night donne a tailored silk ankle length jumpsuit with a cropped jacket and high heeled pumps.

Topshop Jumpsuit in Blake Lively style

Lanvin Spring-Summer 2010 one shoulder 

Jean Paul Gautier Spring-Summer 2010

Even at the Brit Awards this year in London on 16th February every celebrity had a different style of carrying off the jumpsuit. Lady Gaga wore a transparent body suit with lace gathers scattered all over. Cheryl Cole opted for a hooded black jumpsuit and Alicia Keyes went for something subtle in style yet sparkling one.

Lady Gaga at the Brit Awards 2010

Cheryl Cole at the Brit Awards 2010

Alicia Keyes at Brit Awards 2010

Perhaps one person we can never forget who sported the jumpsuit in a bejewelled and sparkly avatar was the master of rock and roll, Elvis Presley himself. It is from then onwards that the jumpsuit became more of a fashion icon than a utilitarian garment.

So go and pick out a jumpsuit from the collection out there. It's definitely a needed selection this season.

Ciao


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