The jumpsuit has shifted from an item favoured by only the fashion-committed to a staple loved by all. Frankly, this change is long overdue. There is only one downside to this versatile piece – having to disrobe to go to the loo.
There are loads to choose from on the high street: the everything jumpsuit for work or play (Omnes); the event jumpsuit, which adds a bit of glamour (J Crew); and a casual one for when your day consists of sofas and box sets (People Tree).
Renting a jumpsuit offers an opportunity to play with different eras, the kind that designers tend to reference. Thrifting is a mixed bag: you may be lucky and find a curio that has that retro feel. Buy now, dress up with jewellery, add shoes and – this is the genius of a jumpsuit – that’s it: you’re good to go.
Lauren Cochrane
Buy it
Pink patterned, £210, jcrew.com
Layer this satin style over a polo neck.
Pink floral, £25, omnes.com
Make a statement in all-over florals.
Grey jersey, £66.50, peopletree.co.uk
Super casual – and made from 100% organic cotton.
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Rent it
Beige and belted, from £39 for one month’s rental by & Other Stories from thedevout.com
A utility-style jumpsuit is perfect for everyday wear. Pair with trainers.
Denim, from £69 for one month’s rental by Alexa Chung from onloan.co
Style a denim boiler suit with heeled ankle boots.
Heart print, from £44 by Lisou from hurrcollective.com
Printed silk puts a dressy spin on things.
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Thrift it
Black, £50, cosresell.com
A black long-sleeve style is an alternative to an LBD.
Yellow silk, £150 by Ermanno Scervino, vestiarecollective.com
Perfect for spring – wear with a jumper and sandals.
Red embroidered, £40, rokit.co.uk
Pair this 90s-style jumpsuit with a bomber jacket.
