One of the best recurring visual jokes on the British comedy Absolutely Fabulous was how Patsy and Edina were such fashion victims.
Patsy was always squeezed into couture in a way where she looked eternally like one of those colorful old ladies at Loehmanns with the liver-spotted decolletage but who have active dating lives.
I’d rather look back at photos of myself and say: “Holy shit, why did I wear that fringed suede vest? I look like Shaggy from Scooby Doo,” than, “Oh superb, I always looked perfectly acceptable my whole life. Time to die now.”
So when I can find a fashion trend that is also totally flattering, I am. So. Freaking. Psyched.
Let’s talk about jumpsuits now. I love them so much. I would have hated living in the 1970′s for many reasons (rampant serial murderers, no real chick flicks, I hate disco, no Twitter, Bradley Cooper was only a toddler) but I do thank the 70′s and Halston for the jumpsuit. Goddamit they are so great.
A simple jumpsuit is all I want to wear to anything. Obviously the KIND of jumpsuit will make or destroy my look. I will look like I stepped out of central casting for My Name Is Earl if it’s a weird color, strapless, terry cloth, or too tight (camel toe central!).
But this Rachel Roy 54 jumpsuit is the most flattering and awesome one I’ve ever owned.
Black (awesome), v-neck (amazing), jersey (hoorah), and belted (vuvuzuela sound), this might be the single most flattering and versatile piece of clothing I have in my closet.
Um, it’s also $129. I know. I KNOW.
I wish wings were in. I’d love to wear an outfit w/wings attached at the back. And also a neck-tiara.
Francesca Lindenberg | December 12, 2011 |
I have been too nervous to take the jumpsuit jump, but this one is definitely doable. I love the belt as well!
Vanessa | December 12, 2011 |
Correction, it’s $78 because it’s 40% off right now!
saram23 | December 13, 2011 |
Wait, is the $129 announcement supposed to be because it’s so “cheap”? Am I the only reader of this blog experiencing a worldwide economic recession, or is it just different in California?
Lisa in Berlin | December 14, 2011 |
I’m with you — jumpsuits can be difficult but there is something about them that I just love.
Christy | December 14, 2011 |
Two things: 1. Pretty sure this particular jumpsuit, while completely awesome, will still lead people to believe I’m actually a cow hoofing it around in my SAHM suburbia, but I’m going to be crazy and give it a whirl anyway. Thanks for the tip.
2. I am seriously in love with you, Mindy! I have been reading your book in the week hours when my children are sleeping and it is totally rocking my world. THE. FUNNIEST. THING. I. HAVE. EVER. READ. I am now your new biggest fan and trying to figure out how to best start a local chapter of your fan club. Should we hold meetings in the local firehall? What hors’devours (yes had to google that to get the spelling) would I serve? I am sure there are more appropriate venues to declare my adoration for you than in the comment section of your post on a jumpsuit, but I am so uncool/cool that I am not on facebook or twitter…
Meredith | December 15, 2011 |
Back when I was a wee lass (When FFM was wearing those jumpsuits and I had no choice but Garanimals and pigtails so tight my my scalp was about to split in two) there were many, MANY egregious jumpsuit atrocities…at least now they are made of material that does not cling to things that cannot be unseen.
Shieldmaiden1196 | December 16, 2011 |
Some day I will wear this chic jumpsuit and be as awesome as you!
Jennifer | December 16, 2011 |
the jumpsuit is cute – the shoes are even cuter!
promotion for your lovely book: http://www.whitneysoup.com/1/post/2011/12/beauty-and-brains.html
Whitney Soup | December 18, 2011 |
I’m glad you found your fashion ‘do’. I don’t think I could ever wear a jumpsuit. I remember wearing a bright yellow terry cloth romper when I was about eight years old. Because I am chunky and my thighs will likely touch when I stand/walk into infinity, I always ended up with the romper riding and bunching up in my crotch. The same thing happens when I wear long pants that are too flowy.
Oh, well. At least I have the benefit of my thighs being able to keep each other warm on chilly winter nights.
Adrienne | January 10, 2012 |
(vuvuzela sound) = best thing I’ve read all day! And that’s saying something since I’ve been in the loo at work for the last 20 minutes, reading your book. TMI? Well, sometimes a girl just has to get away from the office, for reals. Anyway, 100 points for the SAfrican reference.
Sarah | February 14, 2012 |