The Budget Fashionista

Whilst some are jumping for joy (geddit?) at the return of the jumpsuit, others are wondering exactly how one is supposed to go about making bathroom breaks in this rather impractical (but fabulous) item. As usual, British fashion icon Kate Moss was ahead of the fashion pack when she stepped out in her full-length, star-print playsuit by Chanel at her birthday bash a few months ago, complete with seventies-style wavy hair. A chiffon or silk jumpsuit is a great way to make a statement at a party this summer: a fitted waist shows off your hourglass figure if you’re blessed with curves, and gives the effect of one if you’re not, and a wide, full-length pant with super-high wedges gives the illusion of legs that go on forever.

Stella McCartney ticked all the boxes for Spring/Summer with her floral jumpsuit in flowy chiffon – we hear that Rihanna’s a fan. A lemon playsuit at Paul & Joe was less swinging sixties, and more eighties sleek, underneath an oversized blazer and giant, brass belt. If hippie-chic and eighties power-dressing are not for you, then why not take a leaf out of Alexander McQueen’s book? His skin-tight, structured, grey playsuit gave a nod to the seventies (think Farah Fawcett strolling down the promenade at St. Tropez) whilst capturing the high-octane glamour of the forties.

Make like Ms. Moss and go all starry-eyed in this Chanel-lookalike halter-neck jumpsuit, £55 ($109) by Topshop – perfect for drinking cocktails under/with the stars. For a night out on the town, curvy girls will love Motel’s silk onesie, available in bright turquoise or bottle green, complete with waist-cinching belt, for £35 ($69). American Apparel’s simple, lightweight playsuit (£19/$38) is casual for daytime and can be punked up with black, patent gladiator sandals. Two words of warning: belt at the waist to avoid looking like you’re wearing a shapeless sack. A tricky trend perhaps, but one that can look stunning with an injection of confidence.

Images courtesy of elleuk.com.