https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:29:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775287 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:31:29 +0000 ClaraT 1775287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bodysuits may not suit everyone!<br />I'm with Sally on liking the smoothness at the waist for layering. And (just like the discussion on one-piece bathing suits here a while ago), I'll just point out that it is easy enough to slide the part between your legs to the side for using the bathroom (when it is a quick visit). I'll leave it at that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775260 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 21:10:11 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1775260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved Lady Gaga's outfit, especially for the acrobatics involved. (It reminds me of gymnasts and skaters, too.) I thought she looked sensational. I liked the high-necked look, the V-shape and broad shoulders which gave a space-age warrior look, and the presto-chango to a two-piece that she pulled off mid-show. So much fun to watch. I wasn't as wowed by the music. But the 21st century update on Busby Berkeley was stunning to me. <br />As an item of clothing for street wear, the bodysuit does not tempt me, though. I wore them in high school, and I'm not going back there again. The pantylines alone are enough to make me just say "no." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775249 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:47:55 +0000 Sal 1775249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see them as a leotard which is what I wore when I danced as a teenager, and to my early days of jazzergetics.</p> <p>We used to wear footless tights or thick nylon tights underneath mostly. &nbsp;I like them for a performer.</p> <p>I have two bodysuits that I love wearing as a layering item instead of wearing a camisole/tank top. &nbsp;One is black, one watermelon pink. &nbsp;I wear them under sheer or semi sheer tops and it avoids the ride up of the cami which I always get, it also creates a clean line at the waist line which I like, and essentially one less layer at the hips (the bodysuit rather than a cami over knickers).......Mine have the snaps and I find them comfortable and convenient. &nbsp;I would not wear one alone, but I am planning another one for layering purposes.</p> <p>I had at least three about 1990-1992. &nbsp;Loved them with a power suit or with my 501 jeans.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775228 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:19:53 +0000 Greyscale 1775228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also wore a lot of bodysuits in the 90s (cotton, with snaps). </p> <p>In fact I am still irked that my roommate took my favorite one! I think she found it in the laundry room of our dorm and thought it was abandoned. I couldn't find it for ages, and then I saw her wearing it. I never said anything and we're still really good friends (20 years later). But it was a good bodysuit.</p> <p>Maybe I'll buy a replacement now that they're in again, but I'm not wearing much fitted clothing these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775220 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:09:32 +0000 RobinF 1775220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wasn't much into them back when they were in style and have no interest in trying them again but Go Lady Gaga! It was actually pretty modest by most performance standards! :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775185 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:01:01 +0000 Angie 1775185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They wear ANYTHING, and can make it work. That's all to understand!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775179 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:41:00 +0000 rachylou 1775179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But I never did understand the whole Donna Karan body suit thing. I find the snaps don't make anything easier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775177 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:39:46 +0000 rachylou 1775177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dancers do wear them in part so the audience can see the body line and fancy footwork... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775108 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 16:04:50 +0000 Janet 1775108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that they work well for performers who dance a lot, and let's face it, if I had their legs and their bodies, and their jobs, I would wear that too. I like the look best when they leave cleavage covered so the overall effect is not so lingerie-ish. </p> <p>I loved bodysuits back in the 90s when I was young and skinny-ish. They stayed tucked in, and they emphasized what was naturally one of my better assets, a small waist and flat stomach. These days a snug tucked top would not do me many favors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775104 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:49:47 +0000 Jules 1775104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The mix of super low rise jeans and bodysuit is funny to me - so 90s meets 00s! I guess any combination is possible ;)<br />I don't find bodysuits at all odd as a dance costume, it was pretty much the default in the late 80s/early 90s when I came of age. I don't think Madonna every really gave them up and plenty of shots of Britney in them as well.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775092 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:32:24 +0000 Diana 1775092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not really any different from wearing a one piece bathing suit, I guess. You wouldn't wear it alone walking down the street but if you're Lady Gaga on stage it's fine. </p> <p>I've seen them at retail for a while now. Dunno if people are actually wearing them - I don't really think you can tell whether someone is wearing a bodysuit or just a tight top tucked into their pants. I remember wearing them in the early 90's when I was a teenager. The ones I had back then had snaps at the crotch (like a baby onesie, lol) so using the bathroom was easy. </p> <p>That look in the article Bella linked, on the other hand. No. Just no. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775088 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:19:01 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1775088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm too practical for bodysuits, since I use the loo pretty often. I have noticed them in retail, but not so much being worn. They just look incomplete as an outfit to me.<br /> Funny article, Bella. I hope that hip slip doesn't become a trend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775042 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 10:54:38 +0000 bella 1775042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you brought up the bodysuit,, this has been popping up on my twitter feed:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/01/31/the_bodysuit_peekaboo_trend_and_the_twisted_new_age_of_whale_tails.html">http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_.....d_new_age_</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775037 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 10:37:39 +0000 Staysfit 1775037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore them when I was a kid. Very inconvenient ! Never again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1775028 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 10:06:33 +0000 Style Fan 1775028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't watch the show but I can imagine that body suits would be very practical for Beyonce and Lady Gaga.&nbsp; Dancing, singing and flying around on stage require a certain outfit.&nbsp; Body suits fit the bill perfectly.<br />I will not be wearing a body suit.&nbsp; I do Yoga but I go to the bathroom fairly frequently so I prefer 2 pieces.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1774947 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 02:19:31 +0000 Barbara Diane 1774947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not something you'll see me in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1774945 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 02:14:29 +0000 binkle 1774945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's to understand ;-)</p> <p>Gaga and Beyonce slant toward the exhibitionist side anyway, They get the big bucks for glitz and glam. Plus if you're going to do aerial hi-flying like Gaga (and quick changes) maybe easier with a one piece. Like a glitzy leotard! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1774931 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:39:45 +0000 Ledonna N. 1774931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen more and more at retail stores. I would imagine that it would ve harder to go to the bathroom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1774930 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:38:12 +0000 shedev 1774930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They both do a lot of dancing during their performances. Maybe they wear them because they don't inhibit movement and are less likely to lead to wardrobe malfunctions than other types of clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-with-the-bodysuits#post-1774925 Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:27:23 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1774925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caught a bit of the halftime show at work. Ladt Gaga was wearing a sequined bodysuit for part of it. Beyonce has been wearing bodysuits too, and I think other pop singers. What is the deal with the bodysuits as a costume? I guess I don't understand it. </p>