It doesn’t seem that long previously that cutesy playsuits & rompers were a summer must-have (albeit a short lived one). Well as luck would have it, one-piece anything’s are back in fashion for Spring 2010. From overalls to jumpsuits read on for minutiae on where the trend has been seen, as well as how to wear it.

Jumpsuit & Playsuit Styles

Overalls: While we saw denim overalls on the Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2010 catwalk, this was in actuality an omission. We don’t imagine denim overalls to take off as part of this trend in 2010.

Evening: A new take on tranquil glamour, no-one has nailed this rather like Alber Elbaz for Lanvin. Single-shouldered and sequin roofed jumpsuits were an arresting option to the customary evening dress.

Tailored: Elegant and chic, a tailored playsuit can be office-ready as well as dressed up for day or night. Look for crisper fabrics, cuffed shorts, and cinched in waists – a la Karl Lagerfeld.

Loose and flowing: The wonderful take for Spring/Summer, this look has a dash of hippy – working best when united with soft floral prints. Fabrics should be free-flowing, legs wide and long. The likes of Roberto Cavalli and Etro shaped the great examples.

Sporty: Julien MacDonald, Lacoste and Walter all took sportier options, in line with Spring 2010’s sports trend; from hoods and zips to trouble-free cotton jersey fabrics.

Basic: While some designers have gone for prints and obscure detailing, the likes of Stella McCartney and Givenchy obtainable the ideal basic options. A more multitalented wardrobe staple, go for black, white or nude colours and simple straight cuts.
Pictures of these styles and others can be found in the gallery of jumpsuit and playsuit pictures below.

Jumpsuit & Playsuit Lengths

Judging by the runways of spring 2010, something goes when it comes to length. At their shortest, we saw playsuits and rompers that were almost as petite as hot pants (in a way blurring the lines between playsuits and bodysuits). At their fastest they reached the ankles as full jumpsuits, and in between were knee length and mid-calf versions like those seen on the runways of Badgley Mischka and DKNY.

How To Wear Jumpsuits & Playsuits
While you can get a pretty clear idea of some of the style options via the clause above, here are some more common tips and ideas of how to wear the trend:
If you have curves or a pear-shaped figure, try for a lead jumpsuit or playsuit, belted in firmly at the waist, for a bombshell silhouette.
For night time opt for deluxe fabrics like silks; details like sequins or sheer panels; or leather for an edgier look.
If you go for a basic block-color piece, the options are practically endless. Try a cropped jacket in a contrasting color, a la Givenchy; bold statement jewellery; any range of belts or ties; or some out there add-ons like detachable shoulder epaulettes, badges, chains, or motivating layers.
A further way to wear the jumpsuit in 2010 is with an out of the ordinary feel: to work this style look for billowing harem-style pants with gathered-in ankles.

Visit the gallery below for picture motivation on the jumpsuit and playsuit trend.

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