Me? I beg to differ. I am of the belief that if you can wear a high waist pants to work then you can definitely wear a jumpsuit.
Just look at this B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L ensemble modeled by Jennifer Hudson
HOT EH!
The Jumpsuit is another versatile one piece wonder. It's an alternative to a pants suit and a dress. It's easy to put on and maintain and won't betray you like those wrap dresses (still love them tho). The only downside is that....well..... you will be practically naked when using the washrooms at work. LOL. Other than that, owning this piece would certainly up your wardrobe and office cred.
There are some guidelines to follow when selecting these for work though:
- Select one that fits you right and suits your body type.
- Your jumpsuit should not be to tight and form fitting.....you going to work; not a jam down session.Find one that has some structure to it and that fits on the looser side.
- Solid neutral colours such as black, grey, navy, tan etc are ideal. Stay away from bold patterns
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- Pay attention to the length of the jumpsuit. If the bottom of the pants is flare, ensure that it covers your ankle pulleasssee....ain't nobody wanna be looking like dey crossing by City Gate after a lil rain fall.
- When it comes to accessorizing, less is more. A simple neck piece should suffice. There's absolutely no need, in my opinion to use a chunky necklace with this piece. Remember, you are in the office. Also......easy with the setta noisy bangles; a cute bracelet, your watch and a nice lil ring will complete this look. You don't want anything to compete with your onesie...I mean jumpsuit.
- Please use proper undergarments. If you know there are certain areas of your body that requires strapping down, handle it!
- Layer it with a blazer and viola
Take a look at these completed looks I found on Pinterest:
Ladies..... If he can wear a jumpsuit to work so could you!!!!
Sooooo after reading this post and viewing these photos, do you think you will wear this to work? Please let me know by participating in this poll.
Are jumpsuits appropriate for work?
Once the fit is right, paired with a jacket... Why not!
ReplyDeleteI Know Right!!!
DeleteI agree with the not too tight aspect ...some adjusting may have to be done if you have a great deal of unproportionally between upper and lower body to get a seamless fit ! Great suggestion
ReplyDeleteAs with any apparel, not everyone will get that perfect fit. It's worth the hassle tho
DeleteNice! Must wear with jacket tho. But personally i feel it more as Friday wear.
ReplyDeleteYip. Jackets are a must. Otherwise your supervisor will threaten to "write you up" right. lol
DeleteCompletely agree with these sentiments! Did an article about them in my style column for Newsday. Would totally rock one to work. Great job with this blog! Looking forward to more!
ReplyDeleteThanks Halcy (Ms. Fashion Blogger) lol Really appreciate this comment
DeleteI totally agree that they can be worn at the office. Whether you wear them with a jacket or not all depends on how corporate or "free" your work environment is
ReplyDeleteCorrect....the work environment will dictate your boundaries when wearing this piece
DeleteI used to think Friday wear but why not Thursday? Start to wind down the week 😉 Local designed J'Angelique has jumper options and they're fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhy not Monday wear?? lol. Will check out the local designer though. Thanks
DeleteWe're still a pretty traditional conservative society and as much as I love this old school supervisors and HR managers ain't gonna feel this for your. Worse yet for my thicker ladies. But I love the write up... it's definitely an option I will consider!!
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As with everything garment, there is no one size fits all. I hear you with old school supervisors. However i think in certain industries like advertising for instance, where creativity lives, a jumpsuit may not be an issue.
DeleteThanks for your usual insightful feedback
I love this!!! If I could only get one that fits me right��
ReplyDeleteI know right!!!. For me this issue does be the length boy.
DeleteThanks for commenting J
Love jumpsuits, have a couple but i don't wear them as frequently as i would like bcuz of that using the bathroom scene. I love the options you put up....a definite things that make you go hmmmm.
ReplyDeleteYeah that being almost naked in the bathroom is a scene. lol. The options i put up really do make you see the possibilities of incorporating them into your work wardrobe.
DeleteThanks for the feedback hun
Jumpsuit is always an easy go to piece for me so I definitely agree on this one. However it must fit right and look classy
ReplyDeleteAgreed. There must be a balance between the fit and what's appropriate for work.
ReplyDeleteWith a jacket on, you can hardly tell it's a jumpsuit. It looks just like a two-piece outfit. I would wear it
ReplyDeleteMadame, these blogs will make me jus go in town and spend money!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna have to save these articles for ease of reference...
What's next???
With the right body type and jacket will bring versatility to your work wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteHmmm this is great. Never would have considered a jumpsuit as office wear but definitely willing to try. This would be a fun project
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