Manpriya Singh
When an outfit can be worn to the moon and back, you can rest assured of its versatility. Or, the fact that you can take it places. Precisely what the fashion fraternity did with the jumpsuits. The outfit meant for, or associated with astronauts, sky divers, factory workers alike, has been on the streets, runways, red carpets, bedrooms, you name it. By the way Neil Armstrong’s was white.
The history, the evolution
Literally meaning, a suit that you jump into (rather than wear) or a suit that you can go jumping in (as technically the pants will never come off). Jumpsuits foray into the fashion template popularly happened in the seventies when YSL, already a pioneer in women’s pant suits, combined the palazzo into a one-piece and sent it on the runways. Not just pop icons Elvis Presley, Cher and Abba made jumpsuits somewhat a part of their signature style, but talk of seventies and closer home Indian women were probably already handing over magazine cutting to their local darzi for Zeenat Aman’s much famous and most emulated all-white jumpsuit in the song Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko.
The outfit had panache that resonated with the super star and also the audience alike. “A jumpsuit can create quite a striking look since you are head-to-toe in one garment,” prêt wear Roop Mehrotra designer who runs the label Shady, feels a jumpsuit can never go unnoticed. However there are only two things one must keep in mind. “Today there are a lot of two-toned jumpsuits in the market. If you want to put together two colours in one outfit, one might as well buy separates. The sole purpose of a jumpsuit is that it’s one piece in one colour.”
While onesies are usually associated with infant baby suits and rompers or playsuits usually for short jumpsuits, the garment has proven it’s for everyone.
Mehrotra elaborates on the second thing to be kept in mind while wearing a jumpsuit, “Since there is a wide variety available, one must choose as per the body shape. “ Pear shaped? No problem, go for wide bottom jumpsuits that taper at the ends. Voluptuous ladies can safely swear by dark solid pieces to hide their flab. She adds, “The trousers can be baggy, flared tapered, while the upper can be frilly, fitted, cold-shouldered, in various lengths of sleeves.” Is it any wonder a jumpsuit is for everyone?
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