Jumpsuits

The art of the jumpsuit

Jumpsuits are one piece ensembles that originally came into existence for skydivers, hence the name jumpsuits. Gradually they became part of the fashion lexicon with ordinary people espousing them and taking them to heart, as part of their wardrobes. Today, they are found in all major collections from haute couture to high street and all shades in between. Embrace them as part of your varied wear and accessorise them imaginatively to create a look that’s uniquely you.

Jumpsuits make you look good!

Jumpsuits are stylish one piece outfits that can look extremely elegant in almost all situations. Once a skydiver’s proprietary wear, today they are found in the most fashion forward women’s closets and are deemed extremely chic.

Jumpsuits today come in all kinds of styles and sizes and shapes and can make for excellent additions to your wardrobe of elevated basics. From the loose and voluminous, to the tightly sculpted and fitting, to the pleated and relaxed silhouette, jumpsuits have made phenomenal progress and become an integral part of the modern woman’s closet.

The fabrics they come in have also evolved and are now available in the most exotic fabrics ranging from natural fibres such as pure organic linen and 100% organic cotton to premium luxe jersey and micro modal blends with viscose and linen. The kinds of weaves that have evolved are also exclusive such as cotton poplins, moss textured weaves, linen waffle weaves and others. These add texture and fall and make the jumpsuit a thing of feminine elegance and mystique.

From casual wear jumpsuits to specially designed resort wear jumpsuits, to party ready jumpsuits, they are now as much considered lounge wear as they are reckoned to be part of women’s party wear.

Layering made easy with jumpsuits

One of the first things you need to do while looking to add a jumpsuit to your apparel mix is to look for the right style, fit and cut for your shape, height and figure. Look for one that fits you well, not too loose but not tight either as jumpsuits are intrinsically made for easy fits.

Jumpsuits are easy to layer and simply a complete cinch when it comes to dressing up for the night or taking it a notch down for the day. Team your jumpsuits with classy women’s tops and there you have a look that’s cocktail ready, movie night ready and even a great choice for that special date.

Match it with any of the premium shirts for women that you own and hey presto! It’s an outfit waiting to be worn to work. Have a board presentation that you want to look sophisticated and refined for? Just choose from one of the classy women’s shirts you have stacked up and layer it to convert the humble jumpsuit into yet another smart casual ensemble that works so well in any office/corporate situation. It’s just imagination and flair that can make the most out of any jumpsuit you have, and put it to work instead of letting it sit pretty in your closet.

The well accessorised jumpsuit can provide stiff competition to any designer dresses, your classy overlay dresses, or even the most stylish dresses for women that adorn your closet! They provide the easy relaxed wear of your favourite women’s bottom wear or your most comfy pants, but their style is enough to make heads turn.

Do jumpsuits work when you’re dressing up?

The answer to this quiet question is a loud and unequivocal YES. As with all apparel, the deciding factor is which jumpsuit and how you layer it with an overlay and also which accessories to choose to send the fashion quotient soaring. Start with a basic coloured jumpsuit, preferably a neutral solid colour such as black or charcoal or olive or even ivory, and it’s difficult to go wrong. Add a stylish long shirt or a flowing jacket. Next a scarf or a long string of beads or semi-precious stones in contemporary style will immediately add lustre. Inside the overlay, a belt such as from our SAND collection with tassels and beads would add a festive touch that’s also extremely feminine. Finally set the look off with a pair of elegant, hand- embroidered vegan mules from our collection or a pair of exotic, handcrafted and hand decorated sandals. Now you have it aced! Go forth and get ready to receive compliments galore.

A few accessories that pair well with your jumpsuit

Jumpsuits need to be layered and paired with a few well-chosen accessories that work to elevate the jumpsuit’s innate style and bring out its features. Our SAND jumpsuits made of premium fabrics to ensure a great silhouette and fall as well as skin comfort, are designed to be fashion classics that can work as versatile day wear or even fancy evening wear for a night out on town. Further, the SAND range of overlays serve as a wonderful element that ramps up your style a few notches higher. Our beautifully hand worked belts with crystals, beads and amazing thread work, tassels and ties are a beautiful component to creating an outfit that works at many levels and can be dressed or down to suit the time and the occasion. Finally, our range of exquisitely handworked sandals and mules add finishing touches to your jumpsuit ensemble and add that showstopper touch. Wear it and preen as you get oodles of appreciation.