The playsuit was certainly a summer must-have and now the one-piece garment is back for spring. This season’s catwalks were showcasing many alternatives to the traditional evening dress, in the shape of everything from denim overalls to single shouldered sequin jumpsuits. They have even appeared on the high street, with brands such as Miss Sixty selling harem playsuits.
The many new forms of jumpsuit available can be suitable for a variety occasions. A tailored playsuit is both great for day and night as the garment is smart enough for the office but can jazzed up with accessories and heels for an evening look. This season designers have taken inspiration from crisper fabrics and created cuffed short styles and cinched in waists in order to achieve a tailored style.
Other styles have been created with loose and flowing materials in mind, making them perfect for spring and summer. This season some designers have taken the floral trend by storm and worked soft prints into garments. Others have gone for sportier options, combining luxury jersey fabrics with embellishments such as zips and hoods.
As well as designers opting for embellished detailing and graphic prints some have kept styles very simplistic, making for a more versatile wardrobe staple that can be worn again and again. These styles are designed in simple straight cuts and available in block colours of black, white and nude.
The main modernization of this season’s jumpsuit is the array of lengths they are available in; styles include everything from floor length and mid calf versions to shorts and bodysuits.
Curved and pear shapes tend to suit a halter neck style that is cinched tightly at the waist in order to create the perfect silhouette. Fabrics such as luxurious silks, sheer panels and sequins or even leather for a tougher look work well with this style of playsuit.
Basic jumpsuits can be jazzed up with statement heels and brave jewels or by adding a cropped jacket or belt in a distinct colour.
Another twist on this season’s jumpsuit is the wide-leg harem-style pants with nipped in ankles, which adds an exotic mix to this trend.