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Jumpsuits, you either love them or you hate them. Seeing as they have been around for quite some time now, I imagine many of you love them, even if you don’t wear them. The jumpsuit ain’t going anywhere for autumn/winter, but it has got a bit more glam.
The new season looks have jumpsuits in slinky silk or satin. A jumpsuit can make a relaxed evening look as easy as pulling on a dress – just add heels, a necklace and you’re ready to go. A skinny belt will add shape and break up the silhouette. A seventies influence dominated last season, and this hasn’t gone, but rather it’s been brought bang up-to-date.
The palazzo pant jumpsuit was seen on the catwalks at Hakaan, Sonia Rykiel, Balmain, Michael Kors and Maria Grachvogel. If you are going for the wide-legged jumpsuit, opt for a narrow top. At Michael Kors, the wide-legged palazzo pant was balanced with a halter-neck top in slinky plum satin. Hakaan did the same but in a simple black cut. Charles Anastase went for a full evening look with rich red velvet, long sleeves and a Peter Pan collar.
Clements Ribeiro veered away from the seventies influence and updated the jumpsuit with cocoon shaped sleeves, cropped legs and front beading. You can trust Acne for a causal take on the trend, they showed a cropped utility style jumpsuit and a sleeveless style (which looks a bit dinner lady chic if you’re in to that sort of thing).
Elegant looks were seen at Maria Grachvogel who showed a black lace jumpsuit with slash neckline and sleeves. Salvatore Ferragamo also opted for black but with a tailored style with low cut neck. Sparkles came from Balmain who covered their jumpsuits in black and silver sequins, whilst Sonia Rykiel kept her models in just a bra teamed with palazzo pants. The most vibrant 70s looks were seen at Paul & Joe who covered their jumpsuits in retro Paisley prints.
The jumpsuit pictured is from River Island and costs £45.
