Monday, November 30, 2009

Learning How to Jump

Recently I found myself flipping through the pages of Instyle®, the December issue. Style 100, is one the largest sections in this issue as it outlines some of the biggest fashion moments of the year. As I turned each page reading captions for each picture, I came across an emerging trend that I recently embraced. The “Evolution of The Jumpsuit,” the section was dubbed, discussed the jumpsuit trend as it has translated into 2009 fashionable terms, when compared to females who were wearing the piece back in the 1930s. The jumpsuit has evolved from the likes of Amelia Earhart to Farrah Fawcett to the designs of Stella McCartney. I personally have always been enamored with one piece ensembles that seem more complicated, and as a result I recently purchased a jumpsuit. Finding one that fit properly was the key, I searched for a jumpsuit that would fit my proportions in the waist but also in the legs. This balance was hard to come by, being a short person, but having long legs and a short waist, made my hunt difficult, but finally I found success in a strapless, drop waist jumpsuit. Being a design student the difficulties in the balance of proportion of these pieces was very intriguing. Having learned the basics of fitting and tailoring, I can comprehend the difficulties in universalizing sizes in a piece that incorporates both waist and leg measurements. Through all my research while hunting for my jumpsuit I discovered most designers used knit fabrics such as jersey knits that drape well to overcome this fitting obstacle. Knits provide more room for various sizes, allowing for more customers to fit into the jumpsuit. My shopping extravaganza turned into a learning process which once again demonstrates the complexities of the fashion business.

2 comments:

  1. I have been real tempted to try on one but I still have not.Every time I am shopping with my mom she is like "I used to wear those". I did buy a short jumpsuit this summer and I loved it. But still not too sure about the pants one, but after reading this I think I will try one on!

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  2. Knits are definately a great choice for jumpsuits. They definatel fit a wide variety of people, like you said. Now, I'm definately tempted to go and try one on!

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