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K/R jumpsuit ETA find

Liesbeth

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I held off on jumpsuits for years - I actually thought the trend would quickly pass, 4 years or so ago. Inconvenient and a bit childlike I found them, but now I've gotten so used to them I have half a mind to get one myself. Enter this very fluid style from sustainable brand Thought.

Pros:
- generously cut and drapey, it accomodates covid weight changes
- very comfortable
- fabric blend I'm familiar with: contains bamboo viscose which is lovely in warmer weather
- interesting print
- I like the silhouette
- can serve as a replacement for summer dresses that have become inconvenient for toddler chasing

Cons:
- I feel a bit like I want this for my sister not myself (she will wear harem pants whereas I rarely wear head to toe jersey) so 'is it really me??'
- does it accentuate the covid weight I put on around the bum and tighs?
- are the colors all that flattering on me?

When I have to do a K/R it often is a sign that I should return :p - but I feel resistance! Is it because I really like this piece or because I now have a jumpsuit on my mental shopping list and I am compulsively wanting to cross it off?

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Janet

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Hmm, I see the appeal in such a piece, but I’m not sure I’m feeling this pattern for you, and I must confess I have a little bit of poison eye for that sleeve length. I’ve seen you in other outfits I think do you far more justice. There are a lot of jumpsuit options out there!

kkards

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I love jumpsuits...and i think you will as well, but your cons have me wondering if this is the one for you.

slim cat

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I like it but would like to see how you would wear it - with denim jacket, with cardigan, with hat and sunnies. If the outfits come together easily and feel right - keep it . Or - it maybe more challenging piece but the one you'd wear for a special mood ( have more time before you decide to return/keep ). Something like that..

Bijou

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My vote is return. It looks a bit too close to pajamas. I would prefer you in a more structured jumpsuit that has tomboy edge. I feel quite the hypocrite because I have a jumpsuit that looks like pj’s myself, but the thing that sold me on mine was the colour -teal and the fact that it is silk, so incredibly comfy to wear on very hot days, mine is in Finds. To make it less like PJs I wear it with glam shoes.

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smittie

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This fit looks perfect, as far as I can tell, but the black/grey colour doesn’t seem like the right thing for you. Is it available in a different colourway?

Roxanna

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I hear you - I’m often the same, and only post when I’m not sure and I also love ‘checking off’!

But I agree with the group. This point seems a bit busy for you, not enough colour, and I feel the cut is a bit off. I think you can do better

rachylou

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Gosh, I really like it on you! I think it’s hip... but you gotta like wearing it...

Irina

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Well, the top part looks a bit blousy to me but maybe it just a selfie’s angle. Hard to see actual print, photo is too dark. Is there green color in it? Maybe you need to style it with white?

Jonesy

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Hmm, I really love it! It's kind of hard to see the colors, but what I can see, I like. Quite the opposite of Janet, I have a sugar eye for this sleeve length :)! I would love to see it styled with some shoes/sandals.

I feel like there is something slightly off about the angle of your mirror/selfies in comparison to some other pics you've taken in dressing rooms in shops (your home mirror seems to be tilted or something so that your bottom half looks larger and your top half and head look smaller, which mucks up the proportions, IMHO).

LaPed

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It sounds like you feel it’s not quite right, and I’m inclined to agree. The gathered elastic waist combined with the floral print give this a bit more of a loungewear vibe than I’d enjoy wearing, and I think you have the same need for a bit more structure.

However, you might want to see how you feel about it styled (denim jacket? white sneakers?). I have a modal jersey jumpsuit that I almost returned because it’s just so soft and drapey I wasn’t sure if I’d feel right wearing it out and about. But I kept it and have been very glad to have it more times than I can count; not much else in my wardrobe hits the same relaxed-but-special note.

cat2

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I think it would work dressed up a bit, as suggested above. However, if you want something more casual for chasing kids I think I would wait for a piece with a more fun vibe.

DonnaF

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You are brave to consider a jumpsuit while in the toddler chasing stage of life. What I mean: If you think you might regularly wear a topper (sweater/jacket) with this and want to go to the loo, particularly a public one, the whole process can get involved and take a bit longer than normal. This is because that outer layer must be removed before you can get down to business. Of course, if you run hot and would rarely wear a topic, this is a non-issue.

As to the jumpsuit itself: It looks like a two-piece outfit which means you could get the same look in two pieces, so I am not as keen on it as I might otherwise be. Let your heart guide you.

Liesbeth

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Hah, Janet, I actually prefer this sleeve length to shorter sleeves :). But there are of course many more options out there.
Kkards & Rachylou, yeah, probably best to move on.
Slimcat, Bijou, Jonesy, LaPed, cat2, you make good suggestions but the point of me being drawn to a jumpsuit is that it would be a one and done piece. I own one pair of dungarees and find it way too fussy when worn together with a topper. Also, I'd reach for very casual shoes like slip-ons or sneakers with this because I see myself wearing this casually.
Smittie, Roxana, Irina, it's funny that you mention the lack of color because there's actually only color in the print: navy, green, mauve and brown. I added a custom find that shows the colors better. But they are very muted and leaning warm, which gives me pause.
Donna F: you are right that I could maybe find a similar two-piece that gives me more options. Thanks for that reminder.

celia

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I say go for it. The find shows the colors and I think this can be a FFBO for you.
Your cons seem to be more about this being out of your comfort zone or what you perceive to be your usual style than actually about how you feel it fits.

Liesbeth

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Celia, you're making me doubt again ;). Your comment is spot on, but would I wear it often enough, it being a little outside my comfort zone?!

Angie

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I like it!

I vote try moving out of your comfort zone with this cute look. You are drawn to it on some level. Have fun with those feelings

Suz

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I'd say try styling it as you would -- footwear, etc. (I know it's one-and-done, but still...) Get a sense of how it feels as you move around in it. That can help.

smittie

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I like the colours in the find!

celia

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From a pratical stand point my experience is that not only a Jumpsuit like that is one and done but also the time not spent thinking about undergarments that work with it and moving around with little ones without being self conscious about necklines or shorts or skirts ridding up is invaluable. Also that print seems to go well with any shoe color and from sandals to tennis shoes/sneakers.
But ,then again, only if it speaks to you.

notsaf

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I am also jumpsuit-curious, Liesbeth! I would love to see you in something that had more of a structured collar or neckline akin to what you normally wear, but definitely do try a jumpsuit this year: why not!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I admit I've read through the comments, but my first reaction was positive. I like this muted print for you; it has a quiet appeal that seems to suit your own soft coloring. (Whether the tones are right or not, I will leave to you, as it's so hard to tell in photos.) I really like the style, as it seems easy to dress up or down. I can see it just like this, with slip-ons, sandals, or sneakers. Or you can pop a jacket over it as others have mentioned, add jewelry, and dressy sandals and wear it out to dinner and a show.

Liesbeth

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Haha Angie, more confusion!
Good suggestion, Suz. Temps have dipped low do I haven't felt like trying it on again yet, but I will.
Smittie, they are quite special!
Celia, another good consideration, it sure would be practical.
Notsaf, I can picture you in a sleek navy or black (or camel?) sleeveless jumpsuit, one of those woven cotton ones in a minute - or even a boilersuit!
Thanks Firecracker, maybe I should do an outfit lab...

Zaeobi

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Hmm I like the colour on you but honestly I'm a little unsure about the fit:

I know you like to layer loose layers, but the way the sleeves are tighter but then both the bottom & bodice are more blouson (albeit with the elasticated waist, which seems to be sitting a smidge low?) makes it all look a little unbalanced to my eye. Then the length of the trousers seems 'neither here nor there', if that makes sense?

That's not to say it looks bad on you (I like the neckline!) but I do agree that an outfit lab could help - at least to see if you can make peace with the 'jersey on jersey' look

Anonymous

I’m in the ‘I can dig it’ camp and like it on you!