A jumpsuit for my mom???

Stagiaire Fash

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?

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.

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.

What general shape and features should I look for in a jumpsuit for her?
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.

5 years ago

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rachylou

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I have just learned if you type ‘jumpsuit a...’ that ‘jumpsuit apple shape’ pops right up. Many pictorials.

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5 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Very good to know! Guess I should’ve asked the google first. Thanks, Rachylou.

5 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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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 If you are an apple shape, a flowy fabric is an excellent choice. You
want something that flows away from the body. Linen and chambray are
great fabric choices. A high waist definition is another great option.
Give the illusion of curves but be sure that it the fabric doesn’t hug
to tight at the widest point.

These are some I'm thinking of for her. Can anyone with similar shape or who is good at these kinds of things comment?

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/co.....sonalizeds

This one would need to be hemmed, but I like the wrap style https://www.nordstrom.com/s/18.....personaliz

This one looks like just the right shape, but I'm not sure about the colors https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ma.....=category-

https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/prod.....te&am

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) https://www.saksoff5th.com/pro.....1101585.ht

https://www.madewell.com/strip.....96&am

OOOOhhh--just found out Zalando is available over there too.

Hmm, black as a background color for floral with her coloring? https://en.zalando.de/soliver-.....x-q11.html

I like the wrap style on this one! https://en.zalando.de/pepe-jea.....s-t11.html

This one is navy. She'd have to get it hemmed. https://en.zalando.de/soliver-.....j-k11.html

https://en.zalando.de/esprit-c.....2-j11.html

Maybe, or are the straps too thin? https://en.zalando.de/only-jum.....8-k11.html

5 years ago

Minaminu

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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.

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 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.

I just bought a denim jumpsuit from HM but would recommend to have a look at Marks & 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 !

https://www.marksandspencer.co.....evPage=srp

PeopleTree has often jumpsuits with nice pattern, have a look at their website: https://peopletree.co.uk/women/jumpsuits

eta: I am pear shaped, hopefully some apple shaped ladies can provide some better tips!

5 years ago

Angie

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There is a jumpsuit for every body type and aesthetic. I cannot however, take away the loo challenges......

5 years ago

Anonymous

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!

5 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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I think I'm going to give up & ask her to pick one.

5 years ago

Anonymous

Get her a rip skirt instead, the long one.

5 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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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.

5 years ago

Sal

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I love jumpsuits and think they can be flattering for most people. I would look for gentle shaping rather than a tie belt or waist for someone who is an apple shape.

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).

- ease of putting on, you step into jumpsuits and this can be tricky, also back zips etc can be difficult with reduced mobility.
- sleeves or not - does your Mum wear bare arms
- buttons - these can also be tricky.....

Your first link looks a possibility in terms of shape to me (Nordstrom soft stripes)

I do think another possibility is a faux jumpsuit - ie matching top and pants that look like a jumpsuit.

5 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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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.

5 years ago

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