Jumpsuits, playsuits, all in ones: they’re not going away, you know!

Jumpsuits, playsuits, all in ones: they’re not going away, you know!

December 23rd, 2008

*** Updated Jan 11 2009 - read my new post about non-sale designer jumpsuits here ***

Following on from my post about the My Wardrobe sale, and the See by Chloe Kimona Dress and the one shoulder Theory silk dress, I thought it was worth looking at another trend that is powering forward for 2009 - AND can be found, discounted, in the fashion sales.

Yes, it’s jumpsuits. (Bear with me on this one. Please. Alexandra Shulman was talking about them in the Daily Mail so it must be true.)

Naturally, we’re not talking paint-spattered workman outfit, or orange boilersuit. These are more 1970s supermodel jumpsuits, in silky fabrics with lucious draping.

The ones I have found in the sale are from the designer fashion websites Matches Fashion, and My Wardrobe. Click on the images or text links below, to find out more or buy online.

Jumpsuits, playsuits, all in ones: they’re not going away, you know!

It’s a jumpsuit /play suit AND it’s purple - what more could you want? By Hussein Chalayan, this jumpsuit has some superb detailing - such as a purple gosgrain ribbon if you want to pull it in at the waist, and detailing on the collar. 100% rayon. From Matches Fashion, It is currently reduced from £282 to £138.
Find out more or buy this Hussein Chalayan purple jumpsuit.

This sophisticated black wide-legged jumpsuit from Yeojin Bae is 100% silk. It has a self tie belt at the waist, and slim shoulder straps. It is on sale at Matches Fashion, reduced from £429 to £228.
Find out more or buy this Yeojin Bae 100% silk black wide-legged jumpsuit.

This 100% silk Paul & Joe strapless jumpsuit has a definite ’70s feel going on. it has a waist tie, wide legged trousers, and is elasticated at the bust. Style with heels and chunky, glam jewellery. This Paul & Joe yellow jumpsuit is reduced from £303 to £152 at My Wardrobe.
Find out more or buy this Paul & Joe yellow silk wide legged jumpsuit.

This stunning Stella McCartney navy silk all-in-one is perfect for some on-trend evening glamour. Straight-legged, so ideal if you’re not keen on the many wide-legged jumpsuits around. This silk jumpsuit also has a pearl button placket and a drawstring waist. It is reduced at Matches Fashion from £484 to only £290.
Find out more or buy this Stella McCartney navy silk straight legged all in one jumpsuit.

Or if you want a bigger selection, view:

When it comes to jumpsuits, pregnant women may want to steer clear - less because of the bump issue and more because dealing with getting in and out of a jumpsuit each time you have to go to the loo (which, when you are pregnant, is about 20 times an evening) probably only makes a stressful time even more stressful.

But I think the right jumpsuit could look good on most people and I’m not convinced you need to be a stick insect to make it work.

Partly as I don’t buy this idea that anyone with a less than sylph-like figure should spend all their waking fashion hours disguising any extra poundage to make themselves look thinner, and that any remotely non-flattering outfit (ie one that doesn’t involve black, or vetical stripes, preferably together) should be left to the 18-year-old skinnies.

And partly as these jumpsuits and all-in-ones work best with high heels (be they spindly stilettos or chunky wedges). Combine the shoes with the silky drapery a lot of the jumpsuits possess and we can all look suitably glamorous, langorous and sexy.