https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:10:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133538 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:09:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2133538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, a set like that is a great idea! She says a back zip is no problem—my dad would do it—but we are all afraid he may not be with us much longer, and I don’t want a gift from me to be something that brings up how much she misses him. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133518 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 03:53:28 +0000 Sal 2133518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love jumpsuits and think they can be flattering for most people.&nbsp; I would look for gentle shaping rather than a tie belt or waist for someone who is an apple shape.</p> <p>I would consider the following for someone who is 80 (keep in mind that I used to buy my Mum clothes often and had many many more failures than successes due to the fit, her fussiness and her mobility).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>- ease of putting on, you step into jumpsuits and this can be tricky, also back zips etc can be difficult with reduced mobility.<br />- sleeves or not - does your Mum wear bare arms<br />- buttons - these can also be tricky.....</p> <p>Your first link looks a possibility in terms of shape to me (Nordstrom soft stripes)</p> <p>I do think another possibility is a faux jumpsuit - ie matching top and pants that look like a jumpsuit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133494 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:54:35 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2133494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, idk what a rip skirt is, but seeing as the gift idea came from her comments on my jumpsuits, that's what I want to get her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133492 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:39:40 +0000 Anonymous 2133492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get her a rip skirt instead, the long one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133481 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:05:13 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2133481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm going to give up &amp; ask her to pick one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133474 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:49:28 +0000 Anonymous 2133474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've not tried any cause the loo issue, but my vote is for the blue wrap style one. And that lady on RLs post is Not an apple shape! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133416 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:45:05 +0000 Angie 2133416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a jumpsuit for every body type and aesthetic. I cannot however, take away the loo challenges...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133406 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:03:32 +0000 Minaminu 2133406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am 1,65m and personally would avoid trousers that are 3/4 length as they never hang well. I am not sure if this would be a great solution for your mum either.</p> <p>I am a big fan of jumpsuits and think they can be fab for any age. For an apple shape, I think a wrap of belted&nbsp;jumpsuit would suit her very well. I would also try to find a jumpsuit which has short or mid length sleeves as it provides some cover.</p> <p>I just bought a denim jumpsuit from HM but would recommend to have a look at Marks &amp; Spencer as they often have some goodies and offer different lengths. Personally, I like this one and I am seriously considering buying it. I don't know what MrMinu will say !</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-broderie-waisted-jumpsuit/p/clp60444125?image=SD_01_T42_8484_F0_X_EC_90&amp;color=NAVY&amp;prevPage=srp">https://www.marksandspencer.co.....evPage=srp</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><b>PeopleTree</b> has often jumpsuits with nice pattern, have a look at their website:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://peopletree.co.uk/women/jumpsuits">https://peopletree.co.uk/women/jumpsuits</a></p> <p></p> <p>eta: I am pear shaped, hopefully some apple shaped ladies can provide some better tips!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133369 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:05:46 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2133369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We must have different cookies, because typing up that phrase brought up nothing like what you posted, so I looked that thing up. It says <i>If you are an apple shape, a flowy fabric is an excellent choice. You<br /> want something that flows away from the body. Linen and chambray are<br /> great fabric choices. A high waist definition is another great option.<br /> Give the illusion of curves but be sure that it the fabric doesn’t hug<br /> to tight at the widest point.</i></p> <p>These are some I'm thinking of for her. Can anyone with similar shape or who is good at these kinds of things comment?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/court-rowe-pinstripe-crop-jumpsuit/5493953?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FJumpsuits%20%26%20Rompers&amp;color=rich%20black">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/co.....sonalizeds</a></p> <p>This one would need to be hemmed, but I like the wrap style <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/1822-denim-surplice-chambray-jumpsuit/5519516?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FJumpsuits%20%26%20Rompers&amp;color=med%20wash">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/18.....personaliz</a></p> <p>This one looks like just the right shape, but I'm not sure about the colors <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/madewell-americana-floral-button-front-jumpsuit/5622296?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FJumpsuits%20%26%20Rompers&amp;color=vine%20floral%20mulled%20cider">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ma.....=category-</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0866806001.html?utm_source=rakuten&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=2523611_Lyst+UK/EU&amp;utm_content=15&amp;utm_term=UK_Network&amp;ranMID=43250&amp;ranEAID=gcdL/ATRVoE&amp;ranSiteID=gcdL_ATRVoE-MIRsV6zxGkvSsCQ4USTzQQ">https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/prod.....te&#038;am</a></p> <p>I think this one would be cute, but Dad would complain that the pattern made her look "like an old lady" (never mind that they are both in their 80s) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.saksoff5th.com/product/karl-lagerfeld-paris-polka-dot-wide-leg-jumpsuit-0400011101585.ht">https://www.saksoff5th.com/pro.....1101585.ht</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.madewell.com/striped-puff-sleeve-tapered-jumpsuit-L1870.html?dwvar_L1870_color=WQ6496&amp;cgid=apparel-overalljumpsuit-jumpsuits#srule=Price-Low-to-High&amp;start=12&amp;sz=36">https://www.madewell.com/strip.....96&#038;am</a></p> <p>OOOOhhh--just found out Zalando is available over there too.</p> <p>Hmm, black as a background color for floral with her coloring? <a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.zalando.de/soliver-overall-jumpsuit-so221t00x-q11.html">https://en.zalando.de/soliver-.....x-q11.html</a></p> <p>I like the wrap style on this one!&nbsp; <a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.zalando.de/pepe-jeans-mery-jumpsuit-multicoloured-pe121t01s-t11.html">https://en.zalando.de/pepe-jea.....s-t11.html</a></p> <p>This one is navy. She'd have to get it hemmed. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.zalando.de/soliver-overall-lang-jumpsuit-eclipse-blue-so221t01j-k11.html">https://en.zalando.de/soliver-.....j-k11.html</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.zalando.de/esprit-collection-culotte-jumpsuit-es421t022-j11.html">https://en.zalando.de/esprit-c.....2-j11.html</a></p> <p>Maybe, or are the straps too thin? <a rel="nofollow" href="https://en.zalando.de/only-jumpsuit-night-sky-on321t088-k11.html">https://en.zalando.de/only-jum.....8-k11.html</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133013 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:38:30 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2133013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very good to know! Guess I should’ve asked the google first. Thanks, Rachylou. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2133011 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:32:00 +0000 rachylou 2133011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have just learned if you type ‘jumpsuit a...’ that ‘jumpsuit apple shape’ pops right up. Many pictorials. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-jumpsuit-for-my-mom#post-2132996 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:03:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2132996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom’s birthday is almost here. She has been admiring my jumpsuits, says they would never work on her body. Can you help me prove her wrong? </p> <p>I have a couple of fairly full midi skirts she got for herself, then passed on to me, because they made her feel “dumpy”. I think the problem was that she is 3” shorter than me, and less leggy. She should have hemmed the skirts, or gotten shorter ones in the first place. </p> <p>She is probably about 5’5” now. The cancer drugs have given her a pot belly and general apple shape. Her hair is short and stark white. </p> <p>What general shape and features should I look for in a jumpsuit for her?<br /> I’m looking for general daytime use. Between Covid and taking care of my dad, I doubt she’ll be out of the house long enough for public restroom use to be a huge issue for her. </p>