After brief fashion moments in the Seventies, Eighties and 1990s, jumpsuits reappeared on the runaway a decade ago and since 2012 they’ve been “in” and “out” so often they’re the sartorial equivalent of the Hokey Cokey.
Now, they’re not just back in the fashion spotlight, but have transitioned to “wardrobe staple” — seen everywhere from Ascot to the school run, and often with their own category on fashion websites.
CASUAL VIBE Belted orange wide-leg, £89, Cos V-1 MODEL
Belted orange wide-leg, £89 (Photo: Cos)
This is mainly this is because women in the 21st century refuse to discard a garment they love and they love jumpsuits because they’re endlessly wearable: a neck-to -ankle garnent is slenderising; you don’t have to think about matching top and bottom halves; and they’re incredibly versatile (easily dressed up with jewels, glam shoes and a bijoux bag, or down with sneakers and a belt-bag).
DRESS-IT-UP-OR-DOWN Strappy, embroidered jumpsuit-Monsoon
Strappy, embroidered jumpsuit (Photo: Monsoon)
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