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It's back! The jumpsuit

7 years ago

This is so cheap and yet its one of my fave buys this summer. Not sure the last time i found something so comfy that is so flattering. I scrounged up 3 by going to NR stores, and now they are back in stock. I have navy, grey and olive ( the color on the site for olive looks wrong to me). I wanted black but could not find it in stores Do I dare by a fourth?


Anyway, its really worth a try. Just make sure you dress it up a little with a belt, etc.


https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/product/2475929/west-kei-knit-wide-leg-jumpsuit?color=NAVY

Comments (31)

  • 7 years ago

    That's super cute. Doesn't look like it'd be too hard to remove for bathroom breaks. For me, tho, jumpsuits are all bets are off. Poise doesn't make pads sturdy enough for a jumpsuit.


  • 7 years ago

    Back in the 70s & 80s I wore overalls. Same bathroom issue. Nothing like getting undressed to take a pee.

  • 7 years ago

    Funny how often this comment comes up. I'm not a camel but it isn't really an issue for me.

    Since it is all stretchy it is not really materially harder than pants.

    The belt... I have two new ones from Zara and they are like a stretchy straw w/o any prongs or anything so very easy to buckle (again, not materially different than a belt with pants.)

    The only issue I found was where to put the belt when you take it off, in the event the WC does not have hook. Solved that one! Around my neck. : )

  • 7 years ago

    They say that fashion trends come around again, and I guess it's true! That jumpsuit is cute! I wonder if it comes in petite?

    This week we had a bunch of girls in a beauty pageant at the hotel, and I saw several middle-school age girls in shorts that had an open skirt over them. I had outfits like that when I was in junior high school 40+ years ago. :)

    Donna

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    mtn I'm reading the reviews - how tall are you? Did you have to have them shortened?

    oh and def get the black - LOTS of uses for that!

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    I hardly ever post. But this time I just had to. These I have bought just recently I love jumpsuits . Deb as I’m only 5.1 these are great for me. The pants length in Europe to day is short mid calf. These fit me great length vise

  • 7 years ago

    How long have you had the jumpsuit? Without any closures, you have to get in and out of it thru the scoop neckline. Has the neckline kept it's shape?

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    I bought the striped on in November the middle in April. The neckline has not changed. The one on the left is new. Will use it next weekend for the first time. All of the necklines are vide to begin with. The black in the middle has been worn the most. Vile traveling in Swiss I used it constantly, it was so comfortable

  • 7 years ago

    Svava in the reviews for the one mtn has purchased many people list their height (taller than me) and comment that either the length was perfect or too long. If that's accurate it would be dragging on the ground for me and have to be shortened.

  • 7 years ago

    Oh how tempting those are - and they have really nice sleeves.

  • 7 years ago

    Just bought it in black and navy! Thanks!

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    Yes, the sleeve comes right to the elbow pretty much.

    I am 5'9. I am not actually sure what size mine are; as odd as that sounds. I bought all of them in person and just tried them on. I have one with me and I see it is a M. It is not too long for flats on me, but I wear it w 3" wedge sandals. I recall one of the others had a size on it I didn't understand ... i think SS1; what is that? Anyway it is a little smaller/shorter but not cropped length. I think the 3rd one is a M too. None are too short or too long on me.

    The sizing is prob pretty flexible since the legs are flowy. However, it may be that all that fabric would not work well on someone petite.

    As far as the neck losing its shape. I think that'd be a risk. But IIRC the fabric has a touch of Spandex. That prob helps it "bounce back" from the trauma of having to go over my hips, LOL. Honestly for the price the only reason I care if they don't last is because throw-away clothing is bad for the environment.

    Ice, those are cute!

    MsMeow, yes, i wore jumpsuits in HS. I still recall my fave, a very dark navy fine wale (sp?) corduroy with long sleeves and buckle tabs at the waist. lol For me, the scoop neck, high waist and to-the-elbow sleeves make this a winner.

    PS Hooked, hope you like them!

  • 7 years ago

    Very cute & comfy looking! Alas, way too much fabric for my small frame...when I try things like that on, I always look sort of engulfed in fabric, lol. I really pretty much have to wear tailored things unless I am literally not leaving the house....I just don’t look good in those flowy, comfy styles. I am seeing so many high-waisted, wide-legged pants for fall that are gorgeous but would take some really hardcore work from my alteration lady to remotely look good on me. Sigh. What I wouldn’t give for 5 more inches! :)

  • 7 years ago

    Yeah.... you have 7" on me mtn so what works for you is not likely to work for me. Good to know before thinking on it any further. Moving on!

  • 7 years ago

    Look. I love the European pant length this year. just right for petite me

  • 7 years ago

    Simple, DLM. And these flash diff colors like bad Christmas lights.

  • 7 years ago

    Ice, you look super

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    Thank you mtnrdredux.gw. Now if only I could walk on shoes like that. In the good old day I did.

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    I'm your height, Mtnrdredux, and I appreciate suggestions for taller frames. My height is an advantage in many ways, but not in terms of fashion. I love floral and pretty prints, but when I wear feminine clothes, I look ridiculous. I have petite friends who look lovely in feminine tops and skirts, etc. I'm thin but lanky, and I look like I'm playing dress-up when I put on anything too feminine. There's just too much real estate on this body, so I lean toward plain styles. But this jumpsuit is the exact kind of style I could carry off well. I'm thinking the olive for fall. (My closet is already a sea of black.)

    ETA, Agree--Ice, that jumpsuit is fantastic on you! (Or, rather, you're fantastic in that jumpsuit!)

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    Gorgeous, Ice! Can you share the information on your jumpsuit? I love the neckline.

    Thanks!

  • 7 years ago

    While jumpsuit shopping this one from...Target is comfortable and great for lounging.

    Target jumpsuit

    My daughter received one last week as part of a bridesmaid beach weekend getaway gift bag.


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    Thank you Feathers and Jojoco. I’m sorry I can’t help you with the Jumpsuits as I’m in Iceland and bought the two on the ends here but the one in the middle is from a Bershka Spain.

  • 7 years ago

    Mtn if there are no goldfish in those shoes. I'll pass.

    Svava that looks great on you! I don't have time to order, receive and take in for hemming before a trip and not sure I'd wear a jumpsuit otherwise. Maybe 15 years and 15 pounds ago......!

  • 7 years ago

    I love those, but at the moment I'm carrying too much flab 'round the middle..It's been a bad year for me as far as movement/medications go.


    I'm always quite shocked at what I look like IRL, lol


    5'9" can def carry off something like that...lucky you :)

  • 7 years ago

    You can't throw a dollar bill and not find a retailer that is selling jumpsuits these days -- but the key is to find one that is the right proportions and fit. The slightest bit off and it is uncomfortable and/or not attractive.


    This is the one I have been getting the most wear out of-- it's extremely comfortable and fits me well! I don't love sleeveless but I often wear it with a cardigan (my office is very cold!). I picked it up on a whim last summer on sale + 50% off. When I was searching for a photo of it, I discovered it is still available in the Loft Outlet store. It does have a zipper but I don't have a problem managing it solo.


    Again, I think it's just a matter of finding the right style and fit for your height/shape. I am average height-- maybe a tad taller (5'6") and have a very long torso and short legs.

  • 7 years ago

    Ok, been there, done that! I have a love/hate relationship with jumpsuits! I wore some drop-dead gorgeous, sexy jumpsuits to the nightclubs in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami back during my single days. Yes, you can look great in them, but my BIG problem with them was that you can’t get out of them quickly in the bathrooms, AND you run a real risk of them dragging into the toilet or onto the floor in public bathrooms. Don’t ask how I know about this problem (LOL)!

  • 7 years ago

    Yes, too much fabric for me. I'm 5'3 and hourglass. I wouldn't like the gathered waist and if I wear flowy legs they need to be cropped. Glad you are enjoying them!


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    My daughter is studying in Madrid for the fall semester. They are not allowed to wear shorts to class and she's not a big fan of jeans so while she will wear those, she doesn't want to wear them every day. While out shopping recently for some clothes for her summer office job, we wandered into the Gap. I didn't much think kids her age shop at Gap, but she found several cute things there including this jumpsuit. She has sort of a funny figure (no waist) that can make it hard to find flattering things. This was so adorable and flattering on her that I wished they had another fabric she liked so we could get more than one but they only had this one. The one problem with it is that the straps are not adjustable - she is fairly average sized in the bust (probably a 34C). I had to take it over to my mother to adjust the straps and make them tighter. Anyone with a smaller chest would have the same issue.

    Edited to add - why is my photo not showing up? I used the button below to add from my desktop but it's not appearing? It shows up in the text box but isn't there when I hit submit. I'm attaching a link - hopefully that will show the picture!


    Gap Wide Leg Jumpsuit

  • 7 years ago

    That is very cute, 4kids4us (thanks for the link).

    I've decided that maxi dresses, or wide-leg pants and tops are better options for me than jumpsuits. They all accomplish the same thing, but there are too many negatives for me to jumpsuits in terms of practicality and sizing.

  • 7 years ago

    That looks cute on the model in Navy, but not so great in brown....I am short, and not svelte, so I worry how it will look.....the price is good, though,,