Comments on: Jumpsuits: A PurseBlog PSA

By: Just Visiting

Just Visiting — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:05:19 +0000

I DISAGREE WITH YOU ALL…I’m definitely not a size 2 but I think the jumpsuit looks great on me. I’m 5′8 and probably a dress size 12 at the moment. I have a mostly hour glass figure and I think both the jumpsuit and halter neckline maxi dress look are flattering to my body type and some others. I think this works best when you have strong shoulders. If you have proportionate body measurements, these looks tend to work. You don’t have to be rail thin but if you’re only top or bottom heavy…maybe i can see how it would seem difficult to pull off but it’s not impossible if you find the right one. I got my jumpsuit from arden b (not all of them were nice looking) and my maxi dresses from express (did not get to try on the old navy version but did try something hideous on in ross). Try more than one brand…some places don’t offer as flattering a cut as others.

By: Tara

Tara — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:41:22 +0000

I love jumpsuits, but completely agree that they are not practical (hello potty time) or flattering on most people. I wish I could pull off a jumpsuit with some heals, but my short stature and postpartum figure will not allow it. There are people out there that can pull off this look. They are a sz 2 or 4 and between 5′6″ and 5″9″, narrow hips and perfect butt. I can’t wait to see the celebs go for this look. I want to see who pulls it off. I think Sienna MIller can do it.. Katie Holmes. The Alexander McQueen all in one Tux is awesome. Dancing Queen forever!

By: PeachyShari

PeachyShari — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:46:29 +0000

Lol. I love this! I absolutely agree. Even taking a look at the picture you included in this post shows what jumpsuits are capable of. The woman in the beige outfit is obviously skinny from the look of her face and arms. But the jumpsuit makes her hips look wide, her thighs look larger than they probably are, and who knows what is going on under the waist area but the outfit makes it look like she’s big there too.

By: dierregi

dierregi — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:56:23 +0000

Even if I am tall and thin I’d never consider wearing a jumpsuit. First of all the public bathroom umiliation is a scene quite vivid in my eyes (let’s face it, if you wear it all day long, sooner or later you will have to go) and then jumpsuits are unflattering for all, no matter how perfect your body is. It is just an excuse to sell you more stuff you don’t need. If you really like the look, go for trousers with a matching (fitted!!!!) shirt or T-shirt.

By: dangster

dangster — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:36:40 +0000

I actually think the shorts version of the jumpsuit, a romper, can be very cute. Although, honestly, I haven’t tried one on myself. I was about to buy one from Urban Outfitters today, but the particular romper I wanted was sold out.

By: Stefania

Stefania — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:29:28 +0000

I realy thought this was the way to get back to my youthful roots and no chance… the look was atrocious! How true this blog is! How very true!

By: Helena

Helena — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:22:38 +0000

Your post is hilarious! I have to agree: jumpsuits are unflattering.
But I do wonder how annoying it would be when I go to the bathroom when I wear one..

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:16:05 +0000

Jumpsuits are only flattering if you’re less than 2 years old or you’re a hot airplane mechanic!

By: me

me — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:08:05 +0000

Thank you! I don’t know how the garb of painters in action is considered high fashion, so gross. You’re right, say good-bye to your favourite features and hello to your least favourite.

By: luvhautecouture

luvhautecouture — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:24:27 +0000

I’ve been wearing jumpsuits (the shorts version) for almost two year now…. I’ve gotten compliments on them though… maybe the shorts versions are better? I did try a long one a while back and it looked pretty hideous

By: emm

emm — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:13:55 +0000

hahahaha that’s so funny
you’re really cute amanda
i think i’d like to try one on
i’m a 2 or a 4 but i think if they are cut well maybe they’ll fit
but then again
maybe they’re made for models
im not that tall so =_=

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:09:31 +0000

I am so glad you posted this message to everyone. Jumpsuits are one of the most ridiculous ideas for fashion ever. I tried on a jumpsuit at Armani just out of curiousity and my friend said it looked great, and all I could think was who would pay that much to look so stupid. Although Jennifer Hudson did look good in one for the Musicares event before the Grammys.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:02:40 +0000

Barb, that is hilarious! I never thought of that….talk about being exposed! WHOA!

By: hazel

hazel — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:31:32 +0000

I SO agree. Jumpsuits look good only on the very tall and thin.

By: Barb

Barb — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:33:46 +0000

I don’t put my purse on the floor in a public restroom. Can you imagin trying to struggle out and then back into a jumpsuit without letting your purse hit the floor??? Plus I really hate that naked feeling, Using a public restroom with no top or just in my bra. No way no How!

By: Teri

Teri — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:19:03 +0000

Hysterical! I thought exactly the same thing when I saw the jumpsuit trend this season. I remember in the 70s always feeling like my breasts had become flattened pancakes from the bodice pulling down into the waist. AWFUL! And anything but easy! And forget using a public restroom. Not to be gross, but there is just no way to keep a jumpsuit off the floor. No way.

Aargh!

By: prettyprincess

prettyprincess — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:38:02 +0000

amanda your post is hilarious!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:31:46 +0000

Bravo, Amanda, Bra-Vo! Thank you for bringing this to light. Ladies, this is the perfect example of why we need to stick together. Jumpsuits be damned!!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:41:52 +0000

Bravo! Hilarious! And so true!!!!

By: Weaslgrl

Weaslgrl — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:35:57 +0000

Some of us remember jumpsuits from the last time they were popular (70’s). Even on my then-18-year-old bod, they were incredibly unflattering. Yes, they’re cute & comfy — in a gas-station-attendant kind of way. But very quickly, most of us realized that ones-ies are really only appropriate for infants and toddlers. And, MissTina is right; going to the bathroom was a complete nightmare.