Just Shake Your Romper!

Given the fact that I've pretty much covered what my favourite summer trends are at the moment or what I'm most looking forward to wearing this season I decided to take a closer look into my closet for a favourite romper style.

I have a couple of unique jumpsuits, however the few that I really love are simple and solid coloured styles. You may have seen a few blogging lovelies with the jumpsuit or "romper situation," donning them beautifully and with great inspiration. Of course, by actually wearing one yourself there are pros and cons of rompers in general; especially when deciding on what type (if any) is for you, which may distinctly vary if considering functionality, texture, lifestyle, or trend. One of my recent favourites were of Marissa of Tastes and Style, Vahni of Grit and Glamour, Cheryl, of Oh To Be a Muse, and Mrs Bossa, of Mrs Bossa Does The Do; all wearing them in their own way or sharing their thoughts on the one-piece creation.

             

Fashion is playful and has such humour at times specifically when I think about rompers, because growing up I would laugh at the styles that my mother and grandmother wore during their childhood. Yet I find myself loving and wearing some of the exact styles that I ridiculed or simply thought I'd  n e v e r  wear.

Perhaps, the idiom: Don't knock it before you've tried it, or confidently know without a doubt that it's not for you could apply here...

That 50s, 60s, 70s show!  Disco times, free spirits and all around one-piece attire was popular during this era. From gigantic hem openings to jumpsuits of both solid and printed form were prevalent in the 70s. However, where did this crazy garment come from? Certainly, the 70s turned out fashions of the jumpsuit with an increasing nod to some, but rompers or shall we say what the French called, "barboteuse"(initially for boys), came to America in the 1900s, with a latter gain in popularity in the 1950s for both sexes.

When I hear the term jumpsuit I typically think about flight suits or Sidcot suits, which has invariably existed amongst males and females and before the trendy romper. Should men really talk about women who happen to fancy a romper? Well, come to think of it some of them actually wear rompers I mean jumpsuits don't they? Haven't you seen your fellow race car drivers, aviators, astronauts, prisoners, mechanics, plumbers, and skiers? Sure, your average person may not be into wearing Kevlar or Nomex garments... Call it what you want, but God almighty that's a romper style (okay, maybe not entirely, yet one-piece garment does apply there)!

If you aren't a fan of this roomy silhouette maybe it's because you correlate it to a child-like garment - something that was originally made for recreational and formal attire for the little ones that has now become popular as an adult play-suit. But, I digress!

Whether you're going to be wearing a romper/jumpsuit/play-suit or not, here's how I'll be wearing the comfortable versions that I do adore.

You saw this crochet-lace cardigan in my previous post. I added floral patches that I made, and dyed it fuchsia for a different effect. This white retro romper is light weight and very forgiving by it having smocking in the chest, in addition to an elastic waist.

The goods: (At top) Strapless romper-Urban Outfitters, Crop jacket- Michael Kors, Gladiator sandals-Urban Outfitters, Heels-Gifted-Nordstroms, Striped belt- Forever21, Black/gold cut-out belt- Gestalt Collection/Ladyofashion, (Above) Vintage crochet-lace cardigan, Wedges- Nine West, Retro romper-gifted, handmade dream catcher-sister's, hat.