Duke It Out: The Romper
Call it a jumpsuit, catsuit, an adult onesie, whatever – these things are obviously all the rage… in magazines at least. I’ve been seeing these grown-up versions of your favorite baby-wear all over the fashion mags (and even this very site) this season and I have to admit, on the glossy pages, they look cute. But I also notice that I haven’t seen an actual human being (excluding mechanics) wearing them in real life. Is this just another fashion-world thing, or are there packs of romper-wearers running wild some place I haven’t seen?
According to pretty much everyone in the fashion industry, rompers are the perfect summer outfit because they’re comfy, versatile and you don’t have to think about them much. Ok, I can see that. They supposedly give you a pulled together look that can be dressed up or down. Alright, I’m liking this. But then I notice a little problem – when you inevitably have to pee during the day (and let’s face it, you will have to pee), you basically have to strip down to your skivvies in a bathroom that probably isn’t your own. I am officially not down with that.
Also, models and celebs definitely make these things look cute, and the idea of a no-think outfit is insanely appealing on days when I’m trying to think as little as possible, but I worry that maybe this is the sort of thing you need to be a fashionista to pull off – could it be that I’m just not cool enough for the romper? Or maybe this is one of those things that only looks good if you have a professional stylist and a body weight less than that of the actual outfit?
In fact, as I search the web, I am finding way more advice about how to wear these things than reasons why I should, which makes me think no one can figure these out.
So, what do you think? Is self-consciousness making me a fashion snob in front of a cool new trend or is this really the sort of thing that only works inside of a magazine?
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Jess says:
Fri, 12th Jun 20095:37 am
To me, it looks like you'd have to be at an unhealthy body weight to pull it off.
Ace says:
Fri, 12th Jun 20095:53 am
I freaking love my romper. I wear it all the time and I'm always searching for another one. I've done a few posts on them at my blog http://thekittybearchronicles.blogspot.com/. They're simple and adorable, and I don't mind getting slightly publicly nude to go pee. They're cute!
Alana- Boston Univer says:
Fri, 12th Jun 20096:34 am
I'm look really young, so I feel like wearing a romper would only accentuate that. I think they're really cute, but I don't know if I could pull it off.
Jenna says:
Fri, 12th Jun 200911:13 am
I think they look ridiculous. There's something wrong with fashion right now. Rompers need to go away, along with maxi dresses (which make anyone under 5'10" look disproportionate and frumpy) and shirts that would make even Kate Mass look like she has a 10-lb. food baby.
Aiko says:
Fri, 12th Jun 20093:45 pm
Agree with jenna, although there are some things I like right now–I like gladiator sandals (and have since I was little and learned about classical cultures), ethnic print things and the whole vintage look. But I hat that there are some trends people are into just because the magazines say it's hot right now, for example I'm suddenly seeing THIS SKIRT –> http://collegecandy.com/2009/05/11/wardrobe-wish-… EVERYWHERE. And I don't think the people wearing it are into it, because they're all the "stylistas" of my school who all look the same. (Although writing off trends isn't smart, because I just tried on a high-waisted skirt – that's another trend I didn't like- and then loved the way it looked on me!)
Kamille says:
Sat, 27th Jun 20099:07 am
I personally love rompers, i agree that they dont ALWAYS look good on EVERYBODY but that comes with every trend. I think people that dont like rompers are the ones that didnt try on the right one. Im not a skinny person- i have big boobs, hips and a not- so-small-booty – and i have found 3 rompers that fit me nicely and i always get complements when i wear them.