Let’s face it, the jumpsuit is probably a fashion item that wasn’t in your wardrobe last year, so creditworthiness or not, it may make sense to buy at least one version that fits your figure. A girl has to wear something right? So why not make it vintage and super trendy?

Cute, versatile and absolutely gorgeous, whatever anyone is talking about or wearing today’s coolest fashion trends in the form of a jumpsuit or playsuit. This fabulous new trend started when top designers like Alexander McQueen showed jumpsuits on the world’s best catwalks. McQueen introduced these two glamorous girl’s bodycon jumpsuits designed using crystallized fabric: the material of the jumpsuit has been encrusted with luxe crystal pieces that sparkle in a way only top-tier Austrian crystal can. The result brought the jumpsuit into the realm of exotic, sexy and elegant nightwear. Us mortal moms may prefer something more down-to-earth, but each of us can admire the figure-defining cut of these jumpsuits that are more reminiscent of the lace-knit jumpsuits of the 1970s.

Following this huge stamp of approval, there is now a wide range of playsuits and rompers available on the high street, but each and every one is inspired, shaped, colored or printed on vintage fashions of the past. So this is our plea to all fashion-conscious women out there: don’t buy substandard remakes in high street shops, buy the original, well-made, durable vintage clothing that came before it!

Somewhere between the sophisticated flowy wide-leg jumpsuit of the 70s and the retro glitter-filled jumpsuit of the 80s lies the softest fashion jumpsuit. What we see here is a funnier version and one that is cropped or styled as a playsuit. Vintage short jumpsuits are in style this summer. In a variety of colors, styles, and prints, they look great with gladiator sandals and lace-up pumps for a cute yet edgy indie look. Heading into fall/winter, we expect to see the same pretty and popular vintage jumpsuit paired with luscious opaque chunky tights, brogues and long cardigans. A more conventional alternative is the never-tiring, ultra-cozy combo of playsuit, leggings, and Ugg boots.

Fashion students have always learned how the styles of a previous generation are recreated and resurrected in a new form or style. We see this happening in many modern fashion lines and it has led to a resurgence in sales of classic vintage dresses, vintage coats, vintage blouses, vintage jeans, vintage skirts, and vintage accessories. What we are seeing now is a great fashion trend to combine pants with tops, the result is the super retro jumpsuit, the flight suit or the short jumpsuit.

But the all-in-one is certainly not a new invention, we’ve seen this shape in key fashion dating back to 1950s swimwear. Most of us think of the 1980s when we see jumpsuits, but the birth of the monkeys was actually in the late sixties. In art houses and stylish hangouts around the world, the short jumpsuit and the longer jumpsuit were causing a sensation. It was classic and simple, think Coco Chanel’s black-and-white monochromatic beneath a Studio 54 backdrop. In the ’70s we saw baggier, more flowy pants with more fitted tops and halter necks. Perfect with the long wavy hair of the time. In the 1980s, the jumpsuit was much more dramatic with high shoulder pads, an open back, skintight pants, candy colors, sequins, glitter, and feathers. And of course, as fashion progressed over the years, so did the variety of prints and colors, the vivid Pucci and flashy op-art that made the biggest impact of all. And of course we can’t forget the brief resurgence of all-in-ones in the 90s warehouse full of rave chic jumpsuits, all neon, zippers and whistles. Perhaps a trend that will not reappear! By now, the narrow, tapered pant legs have risen above the ankle. High-waisted bands and a peg-toe carrot shape mean that what was lost at the ankle has been fixed above the waist.

This season, among the black, navy and gray styles, you also need to find bright and striking colors, such as Santorini blue, dazzling red or mandarin orange. When shopping for vintage jumpsuits and jumpsuits, look for satins, cotton, viscose, and patterned fabrics, especially floral fabrics and ditsy or polka dot prints. Don’t be discouraged by monkeys when you see a shapeless mass on your perch. These are clothes that need bodies to fill them out and heels to walk on, only then will the jumpsuit come to life and turn some serious heads! A fashionable jumpsuit has the advantage of being in the middle of evening/cocktail/occasion wear, and may well be the solution for those moments when you have no idea what to wear. Like the vintage dress, vintage jumpsuits are an easy-to-wear all-in-one fashion, but if chosen carefully, they have the advantage of being glamorous while allowing the wearer to engage in more active activities and change of weather with ease. discretion. And don’t forget that if you’re concerned about your back, there are plenty of long-line cardigans and vintage trophy jackets that could ensure this style’s viability.