Lately I've noticed an explosion in the wearing of jumpsuits. They are all over the runways, covering pages of my magazines, and on my favorite TV shows. Case in point: Wednesday's episode of American Idol. When Ryan Seacrest announced early in the program that Gwen Stefani was the personal stylist, I had some expectations. After all, she's considered by many to be a modern day fashion icon, has her own clothing line L.A.M.B., and has been in the music business for nearly two decades. My expectations were short-lived.
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| Pia Toscano (left), Haley Reinhart (center), Lauren Alaina (right) |
Imagine my disappointment when not one, but two of the three women in the competition were donning jumpers. They were so unflattering, in fact, that some blamed Pia's untimely elimination on her outfit. Why is this look sprouting up everywhere? Jumpsuits do a complete disservice to the majority of women who wear them. Both of the girls above are beautiful in their own right. Pia looks gorgeous in almost any look, while Lauren can pull off something fitted that shows off her curves. A pleated shorts onesie over black tights does not do this, in my opinion.
These girls aren't the only recent offenders. Jennifer Lopez was criticized by tabloids and Entertainment News programs for this number she wore at the Judges announcement program last summer.
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| Jennifer Lopez |
This woman is a style icon in her own right, but certainly not for this. To be honest, if she can't pull it off, who really can? There's a reason this look originated for utilitarian purposes - worn by janitors, astronauts, painters. Jumpsuits get the job done in those aspects, but definitely not on the big screen, runway, or in the limelight.
Find a look that works for you - not a trend meant for work!
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