https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:27:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179871 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:56:18 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2179871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Lyn</b>, thanks for your thoughts! I am unsure what to call this color, too. It's brighter than sage, more green than mint, less yellow and slightly more blue than spring green. I'm thinking of it as summer green. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you, <b>Sal</b>! Yes, I will wear it to ride my town bike. <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179869 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:50:40 +0000 Sal 2179869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very late but I too love this - it suits your modern edgy but practical style. Great for city biking too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179815 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:31:07 +0000 lyn67 2179815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, boiler suit is not my piece of cake and haven't even seen so many IRL (on RL adult women) either so I was always&nbsp; curious about the back view- but this looks good--just wondered how other's with the&nbsp; dropped crotch (and structured!) look like. I cannot advice how many times you will wear, but is a good fit&amp; color on you andyou've&nbsp; styled&nbsp; it great! </p> <p>ETA-this color sage&nbsp; (or pale mint?) green was really a new thin last year, but I see aditional items continuing to appear this year, too-so may last some seasons and I love it, too! (Already bought 4 pieces in this (a satin geom print skirt, a short sleeve knit sweater to it, a summer ribbed cardi and a scarf.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179773 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:38:37 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2179773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks, everyone, for your comments!</div><div><b>Janet,</b> DH added a similar suggestion, too, of putting Chevron or Shell on the back. . . . haha. <br /></div><div><b>Donna</b>, thank you. I think I would wear more of this green if I saw it more often. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>&nbsp;<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179578 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:24:24 +0000 DonnaF 2179578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am swooning over that green; so hard to find! I haven’t seen you wear that color but it makes me happy that it’s under serious consideration. Looks like it’s a great fit on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179534 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:56:40 +0000 JAileen 2179534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your husband’s suggestion! &nbsp;And on the back, embroider the name of your team, real or imaginary.. &nbsp;I like the green on you, but I would want denim. &nbsp;“My” green is olive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179514 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:40:57 +0000 Debbie 2179514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfection! It is a great color on<br /> You and I love the styling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179468 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:32:12 +0000 Minaminu 2179468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the green jumpsuit is great on you! I like how you kept it fresh with the white combination! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179457 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:09:54 +0000 Anonymous 2179457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great color! I like it the most with the white top under too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179453 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:57:06 +0000 Christina F. 2179453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am late to the party but I’m glad it sounds like you are keeping this. It’s perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179385 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:10:58 +0000 Suz 2179385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Greyscale</b> said. I <b>LOVE </b>it on you with the bits of white to help break up the green. The green itself is gorgeous on you and such a fun spring refresher!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179278 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:13:00 +0000 slim cat 2179278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it a lot with white pieces that you posted last - fresh spring look with perfect coat! Your eyes and skin look brighter next to the green color - very nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179101 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 20:42:36 +0000 ChristelJ 2179101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's awesome, especially with sneakers. What's most important is whether you feel happy wearing it. If you do, keep! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179044 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:37:03 +0000 shiny 2179044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore this on you! The green is perfection for you! I vote KEEP!&nbsp;</p> <p>Besides, St Patrick's day is coming up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179038 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:26:39 +0000 Anonymous 2179038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect spring color! I like it without the belt I had two pink jumpsuits in the 80’s; one satin and one corduroy! Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179032 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:18:12 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2179032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Greyscale</b>, thanks! Black is the perfect one for you! I'm glad to have inspired you.</div><div><b>Jules</b>, high five! I really love green, too. I find it curious and a bit unfortunate that there is so little of it in my color palette. I'm not a total stickler for the palette, though.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit/page/2#post-2179017 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:58:13 +0000 Jules 2179017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep writing long responses and not being able to post - but I say keep! I think the green makes for a nice ‘Spring’ update even before temperatures actually get spring-like. I’m admittedly biased because green is my favourite colour and likewise I’ve noticed some people are biased against it due to their personal feelings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2179016 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:55:40 +0000 Greyscale 2179016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. The way you’re wearing it in the latest photos, with a hint of white tee under it or a light coat, really balances the green and keeps it from being overwhelming. </p> <p>I have the same one in black from a few years ago. I haven’t worn it at all in these days of working from home but it’s high on my list to wear when I get back out in the world. I’ll steal your idea of wearing a pale color top under it to break it up a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2179015 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:54:53 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2179015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2179011 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:50:18 +0000 Angie 2179011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER styling and HIGH FIVE,<b> Sharan</b> :)&nbsp;</p> <p>You look playfully chic and fab! The green is a nice refresher and update, PLUS you have the perfect support act. What a beautiful wardrobe you have.&nbsp;</p> <p>Adding the Find in extended sizes:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2179006 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:46:03 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2179006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks, <b>Smittie</b>!</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2179005 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:45:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2179005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I really appreciate the opinions, here--thank you all so much.</div><div>Thank you, <b>Jonesy</b>, <b>Rachylou</b>, <b>Star</b>, and <b>Kellygirl</b>, for chiming in.</div><div><b>Jenni,</b> yes, you've got it. Kind of like Dad humor. Your comment about the OSKA/ISCHIKO one is on target, too. When I worked for the company, I got to hear the designers talk about their influences, and the ISCHIKO boilersuit was influenced by Korean fisherwomen's culture.<br /></div><div><b>Jaime</b>, that's an interesting way to look at the color. <br /></div><div><b>Unfrumped</b>, I appreciate your candor! I think that you and <b>slimcat</b> may be responding to the sheer amount of this color on me, as much as the hue itself. It's a color I would easily wear in a t-shirt, mostly covered by a cardigan, and come to think of it, I had a cardigan in this color at one time. But head-to-toe solid, vivid color IS unusual for me. Something to think about.</div><div><b>Bijou</b>, yes, that issue with the boilersuit style has been on my mind, too. While I usually like a nice, dark or dusty olive, I steered away from this style in those colors, because I didn't want such a literal association with the flight suit, which some pointed out on Angie's blog post. (I loved Nuancedream's reference to "an extra from <i>Top Gun</i>.") And I appreciate your comments about the OSKA piece being more refined and having longevity. <br /></div><div><b>Angie</b>, great to hear! Thank you for letting me know. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am actually wearing the boilersuit today, I did leave the tag on, just in case. Shhhh! don't tell anyone--haha. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Like <b>Angie</b>, I find the loo issue less of a bother than I thought it might be. Wearing the cuffs unbuttoned means one less set of buttons to deal wtih. Tying the sleeves loosely in front after removing them makes it easy to keep the garment together, just as if it were a pair of pants.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some photos from today: with and without outerwear/bag (went out to get breakfast to go); with my color fan; and a closeup to show the necklace I'm wearing with it--a gift from DH a number of years ago. Not an exact match, but close enough!</div><div><br /></div><div>Leaning toward keeping, and as <b>Cardiff Girl </b>suggested, I may get the OSKA one as well if this is as comfy and easy to wear as it seems to be so far.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2178999 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:40:08 +0000 smittie 2178999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in this. Really nice colour too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2178958 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:42:27 +0000 kellygirl 2178958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only voted but I LOVE this. Hope you keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2178956 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:40:05 +0000 Angie 2178956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sharan</b>, I wore my pink boiler suit all day yesterday - and SOOO COMFY! I LOVE IT! The loo issues were absolutely FINE. Much better than I expected. I wore a camisole like I always do - which helps a lot -&nbsp; and it's no fussier than wearing my sailor jeans.</p> <p>Devil is in the details with these jumpsuits </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2178883 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:32:28 +0000 Star (Lise) 2178883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This green boilersuit looks absolutely fabulous on you.&nbsp; Keep for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2178880 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 10:21:38 +0000 Bijou 2178880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I laughed out loud when I heard your husband's suggestion - I am pretty sure my DH would say the same thing. That sentiment, that it is a piece or workwear rather than a fashion statement, is a potential issue with any boilersuit in a traditional workwear colour and style.</p> <p>Firecracker, you look great in this piece - the colour and fit really work on you. However, I too prefer the OSKA, which looks refined and a quieter statement piece. As boilersuits are a fringe trend, I think this will have longevity in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2178858 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:47:30 +0000 slim cat 2178858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit and look however a bit worried about brightness of the green. But if you like it - you'll make it work ( you are experienced <br />stylist ). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2178850 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 04:36:52 +0000 Catnip 2178850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!&nbsp; You look terrific in this.&nbsp; Definitely keep it.<br />You make me envious because I'm much too short waisted to find a boiler suit that will fit.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-the-boilersuit#post-2178848 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 04:32:00 +0000 unfrumped 2178848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well. Not really a fan here, in terms of how it looks, and especially the color. </p> <p>I’m not saying you should not enjoy a trend if it feels authentic to you and provides some fun. So only you can tell , is this me? And how much use you’ll get out of it, or wear it instead of many other options. </p>