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Return of the Jumperby Staff on Jun 29, 2009A look long popularized by sleep-deprived parents who dress their toddlers in easy-to-wear outfits, jumpers are back in the limelight—but minus the snap closures and plus a strong dose of sexy. Jumpers, also called “onesies” and “rompers,” have evolved past the childish one-pieces of yesteryear. Today’s interpretations come in endless tones and styles, from leg-bearing date wear to office-ready trousered options. The popularity of the jumper stems from an on-the-go summer mentality, eliminating the need to agonize between matching tops and bottoms. An outfit all in one, onesies can save valuable decision-making time. Caught on runways since last year from designers like Shoshanna, jumpers have leapt from the stage to the racks of more affordable national retailers. Short or panted, they can now be found in stores like Forever 21 and H&M, in everything from black to more summer-friendly colors, such as orange and green. Stocked in styles fit for every shape, jumpers are good for concealment tactics. Designers like Theory have turned out straight-legged, roomy jumpers that can easily hide an unbuff midsection and elongate legs. For working women, lapeled jumpers can be layered with a cardigan or a blazer for an air of professionalism. For those who aren’t headed to the office, a romper is also a trendy stand-in for an evening dress. Laila Azhar has designed a classy dark-blue racer-back romper with a drawstring belt, which makes for simple out-on-the-town attire. Even Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester was caught by the paparazzi taking the jumper plunge on a recent night out, wearing a silver-sheened romper from designer Julie Haus, complete with peep-toed flats and a long necklace. Dressed up or down in pumps or sandals, with a belt around the middle or left bare, these one-piece outfits make for convenient summer wear. Holly Szkoropad by Staff on Jun 29, 2009 |
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