One of my best friends sent me a request to post about rompers, or as she put it through a tweet: "@haconsulting PLEASE for the love of god, write a blog post on jumpers, aka ROMPERS, i hate that word. i dont understand them." Well @katie_howard, I have all you need to know about "ROMPERS" right here!
Rompers are both easy and hard to wear. The easy part is that you just throw on one piece of clothing and you have a statement making outfit. The hard part is finding one that fits your body and your personal style.
It can be difficult to find the right fit in a romper. You want the crotch to be slightly lower than normal so that it does not pull up in the back creating a very unflattering look. It should not, however, be so low that you look messy and disheveled. If you are trying out the romper style for the first time, I suggest getting one of the two styles below. The top purple and orange romper would be perfect as a bathing suit coverup or a super casual day outfit. The gray one is a little bit dressier while still being casual and is perfect for shopping or lunch. I would pair both with a wide belt right at where they cinch in below the waist so that you break up the pattern and/or color and avoid a boxy effect. Both of these options are perfect for trying out the romper style as they have great price points at only $19.99 each!
Rompers are both easy and hard to wear. The easy part is that you just throw on one piece of clothing and you have a statement making outfit. The hard part is finding one that fits your body and your personal style.
It can be difficult to find the right fit in a romper. You want the crotch to be slightly lower than normal so that it does not pull up in the back creating a very unflattering look. It should not, however, be so low that you look messy and disheveled. If you are trying out the romper style for the first time, I suggest getting one of the two styles below. The top purple and orange romper would be perfect as a bathing suit coverup or a super casual day outfit. The gray one is a little bit dressier while still being casual and is perfect for shopping or lunch. I would pair both with a wide belt right at where they cinch in below the waist so that you break up the pattern and/or color and avoid a boxy effect. Both of these options are perfect for trying out the romper style as they have great price points at only $19.99 each!
Xhilaration Juniors Knit Romper - Target $19.99
Xhilaration Juniors Cinch Back Lace Romper - Target $19.99
If you are thinner on top with a small waist and larger thighs and butt, this look can be hard to pull off. The romper below is a good option for you because it has more structure on top and the deep v-neck draws the eye up while the fuller bottom disguises problem areas. Just make sure the bottom is not too full as it will only make your butt look bigger. Add some nude sandals to make your legs look longer and leaner. Try to steer away from super high heels with these more casual rompers as you could cross over into the dreaded "trashy" area.
v-front tie romper - fredflare.com $42
If you are going for a dressier look, try rompers with flowy materials and longer sleeves. The subtle print on the one immediately below and the lovely draping of the one two below grabbed my interest right away. You can go a little higher on the heel because these styles at least cover your arms. Pair with gold bracelets and earrings and you have a trendy outfit for dinner and drinks.
Amara Romper - Joie $298
Cross Front Romper - Rachel Pally $104.50
Rompers can be a chic addition to your wardrobe and are a good alernative to sundresses when you want an unfussy, cool ensemble; however, there are many ways that you can mess up this style. See the two rompers pictured below and FORGET THEM! Do not ever wear these unless you are going to bed or want to look terrible in an unflattering and tacky outfit. I am not even going to give you the links to these because I dislike them that much and would not want to embarass the designers.
No, no. This was not in a PJ section. They want you to make a fool of yourself by wearing these in public!
Sequins and rompers do NOT mix. And what is with the cut of the shorts?!? You should see the back of them. It looks like a diaper.
**Sorry for the outburst! I just really dislike trends gone awry.**
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