Ah... playsuits! How we love you! A lazy girls bezzie, this all-in-one-outfit takes away all those 'does this skirt go with this top' moments. With all the cuteness of a dress, without the worries of a gust of wind blowing your way (#ICanSeeYourBum), I can seriously never get enough of these cute rompers in my wardrobe!
I'm a total believer in wearing whatever you want, but have you ever wondered what type of playsuit is most flattering for your bod? Whether your a perfect pair, an amiable apple, a ravishing rectangle or a hourglass hottie, read on for your ultimate romper....
Firstly, let's do a little bit of revision (don't worry, there is no algebra or learning Shakespeare quotes involved.) Here's a quick reminder of the four most common body shapes. For more of an in-depth guide, check out my piece on dressing for your body shape.
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- Alluring APPLE SHAPE: Larger bust and waist, smaller legs.
- Pretty PEAR SHAPE: Smaller waist and bust, narrow shoulders, larger hips, butt and thighs.
- Heavenly HOUR GLASS SHAPE: Equal bust and hips, cinches in to a narrow waist.
- Radiant RECTANGLE SHAPE: Straight up and down slim figure.
P.S. It is totally normal to be in-between these shapes! So if you're a pear- hour glass shape, for example, you can probably rock both styles I suggest!
Pear Shape
Culotte Jumpsuit
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Sexy, sophisticated and suitable for work and play, the culotte playsuit certainly gets my tick of approval. With a cinched-in shape that draws attention to your slim waist and a loose-fitting culotte style bottom to skim over your curves, this baby was practically created for a pear shape figure!
Off Shoulder Playsuit
Whether you opt for a cheeky cold shoulder piece or a full on shoulder show, the off-shoulder style will balance out your proportion to a tee. Opt for a piece with a cinched in waist for an extra hint of va va voom!
Apple Shape
Wrap Playsuit
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A saucy wrap shape will skim over your curves beautifully whilst showing off what ya momma gave you (boooobies). You can get away with short shorts! Team them with sky high wedges to show off those perfect pins!
V Neck Playsuit
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I'm a firm believer in working your assets, and yours are those gorgeous pins and full breasts! What better way to show them off than with a v neck piece? Opt for longer sleeves if showing your arms doesn't make you feel a million dollars.
Hour Glass Shape
Cinched Waist Playsuit
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Girrrlll... that waist **goes green with jealousy**. Draw attention to it with a playsuit that has cut out details or a belt.
Fitted Playsuit
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Those curves were made for flauntin', so show them off in a fitted jumpsuit. Not everyone has your perfect waist- hip ratio, after all!
Rectangle Shape
Frill & Ruffle Playsuit
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Ahh.. Jess, do you ever get it wrong? Rectangle babes can work over-sized ruffles with absolute perfection. Opt for deep V shoulder ruffles to enhance your bust or get that Kimmy K butt with ruffles on the shorts' hem. Zero butt lift required!
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Ahh.. Jess, do you ever get it wrong? Rectangle babes can work over-sized ruffles with absolute perfection. Opt for deep V shoulder ruffles to enhance your bust or get that Kimmy K butt with ruffles on the shorts' hem. Zero butt lift required!
Maxi Playsuit
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Erm.... wait a minuite...maxi playsuit? Surely that's just a jumpsuit! Nope. The maxi playsuit is a jumpsuit with a flowing 'train' at the back, a bit like a mismatched, yet chic, lovechild of the playsuit and maxi dress. And they are set to be huge. Your slim and modelesque frame can pull of this baby as much as Beyonce can pull off hot pants! Practice your strut and watch that gorgeous train floooow!
How do you ladies like your playsuits? Do you like them as tight as your spanx or billowy and boho?
Rachel
xoxo