Do you have to be super skinny to wear a jump suit?

mrsunhappy_3

Seen a lovely black jump suit in the sale but at a size 16 am I just too big for one??

be honest!!!

Thanks x

faithcecilia

I think it depends on far more than clothes size. I'm quite little, but have long legs and a short body. Much as I would like a jumpsuit they just look terrible on me - I need a seperate top to give the illusion of a longer, leaner body. I can't wear strapless tops either. Try it on, take an honest friend with you if necessary, and if you like it then go ahead!

Amanita_2

I'm also tall and slim but when I see pictures of myself in the 1980s wearing one I cringe. I thought I looked quite good at the time!

podperson

I agree it would depend more on body type then actual size. I'm around a 16 but am only 5ft1 and think one would just make me look stumpy however a friend of mine is also a 16 but has a good 5/6 inches on me and I think she would probably pull it off quite well. Go and try it on and see what you think.

belfastgirl23

I think you need to be tall to wear a jumpsuit. If you're 5.10 and size 16 you'll probably look fine. But if you're 5.2 as podperson says you will probably look stumpy.

Though I think jumpsuits are very hard to wear generally...though it's always worth a try, you can return it if you don't like it!

elisebutt65

I think jumpsuits make anyone look like a sack of potatoes with a rope around the middle! Horrible things

poorly_scammo

Definitely easier to wear a jumpsuit if you're tall. Jumpsuits are like ponchos and capes for us small people - they make us look ridiculous.

Each to their own but even if I was tall I wouldn't be buying one. They remind me of Floella Benjamin, the Playschool presenter and Jane Fonda.

glowgirl_2

Yes, I think size 16 would be too big for a jumpsuit, if you do decide to go ahead I would choose a tighter fitting one rather than too floaty and also not one that ties around the middle:)

Bronnie

Go and try it on and take your heels if it's for evening.

Height is important, I agree, but also body shape and if you are an evenly proportioned size 16 you could carry it off! Black is pretty forgiving too!


Which one is it? Can you post a link?

jess1974

I don't think they are a good look on anybody-sorry......

xxvickixx

Hmm, I think it would depend on your shape rather than size. If you really love it and it's a bargain - what about turning it into a playsuit. I think they are easier to pull off if you are short like me. I love my playsuit and find it more flattering than I would have thought.