I am probably the worst fashionista ever, but I did not watch the SAG awards on Sunday. However, I have been fixing my faux pas by filling in with “news” coverage of the gowns and I am currently recording the Fashion Police special covering the SAG Awards. This however is not a post about the SAG Awards; it is a post about Jumpsuits. Jumpsuits and how amazing Rose Byrne looked at the SAG Awards in this number.
Rose Byrne’s fabulous jumpsuit is from the Ellie Saab Winter 2009 collection and it looks fantastic. This jumpsuit is more modern with the tank sleeves, draped front and beaded fabric. I love the hair, but it is a little too heavy for the look in my opinion; I would have preferred a soft updo. Ultimate verdict though is that the look is amazing.
I have wanted a jumpsuit for a very, very long time. It all started in 2004 with Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. I know it is an odd movie for fashion inspiration but I have always loved 70s style. The pool party scene where Christina Applegate is wearing the white long sleeve jumpsuit is perfection and sold me on the amazingness of the jumpsuit. I have been searching for the perfect one ever since, but to no avail. I tried finding a picture with her in it, but also no luck. Youtube the scene and you will understand. (I hope I don't need to point out the Anchorman reference in the post's title...)
The tricks of the perfect jumpsuit, which doesn’t seem to exist for less than $60, but I will continue to look.
- Wide leg-flare long bottom or straight leg that hits at the ankle.
- The wide bottom helps to keep the look long and lean. If you are naturally long and lean with a boyish figure, you have more options. For a curvy girl like me (round behind and muscular quads) the wide leg will help balance out the proportions to create a long and lean silhouette. Anything tapered or peg leg, would make me look like an ice cream cone… Big and round on top, ending at a point on the bottom. The tapered bottom can also lead to a saggy diaper butt problem.
- The perfect Audrey bottom can also work. It still creates the long line because of the tailoring and I find that the straight ankle length is very flattering since I have thinner ankles. Do not go any shorter as the leg line will be cutoff.
- Cinched waist. Some kind of belt or gathering at the waist is necessary to help whittle the middle and accentuate curves.
- Draped or tailored top. I understand that this is confusing because they are the opposite, but you need to pick one and rock it. A draped top will give a more casual look, while a tailored version is dresser. You want it to be modern, with a hint of throwback glam. Avoid anything clearly dated.
- Fit is extremely important! No pulling, nothing too tight, and nothing too plunging; I have a larger chest, but if you are smaller, plunging can work, but make sure it is tasteful. I am not looking for a cat-suit. I am looking for a wearable pant jumpsuit. I am pretty positive that when I do find the perfect jumpsuit I will have to take it to a tailor to really perfect the fit.
I <3 Jumpsuit:
- Project Runway’s season 9 winner Anya Ayoung Chee made fabulous jumpsuits. I want one so bad, but the one sold on Piperlime is not only sold out, but way over my budget at $198.
- This crazy expensive ThierryMugler tuxedo jumpsuit. At $325 out of my price range is an understatement. It is beautiful inspiration though right?
- Probably the closest to what I can both afford and see myself wearing is this black version from Kimchi Blue sold by Urban Outfitters. Hopefully it will go on sale and I can buy it super cheap
- Asos.com also has some great tailored versions and I like that some of them are petites. I have never actually ordered from them, which makes me hesitant, but I might have to bite the bullet for this one or maybe that one.
- I will also just continue to scour the racks at thrift and vintage stores in desperate search :)
Do you own a jumpsuit, or want to own a jumpsuit? Let me know how you feel about this style!
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