Wednesday, July 1, 2009

ModernGear Women: Re-thinking Rompers

I firmly established my opinion on rompers for women in last year's post on the subject...buuuut, I am a complex woman, and fully admit that my tastes are subject to whims and fancies I can neither predict, nor explain. All that to say, I now like rompers.

Can you blame me? Look how cute these are!

shopbop.com has quite a few, but it was one like this first one that swung me over to the romper side. Last time I was in Vancouver I saw a girl wearing a bright emerald green terry romper like this one. She was in amazing shape, was tanned and had glossy brown hair and bright blue eyes. That simple bright romper with sandals, just worked!

Splendid Vintage French Terry Jumper
, $119

Splendid Vintage French Terry Jumper



Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Kylie Romper, $253


Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Kylie Romper



T-Bags One Shoulder Romper
, $176


7 For All Mankind Henley Romper

Forever 21's Stretchy Printed Romper, $22.80

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I like this one from Tobi. For some reason, the hood makes me think it would be perfect for hanging out post-swim, or on the water on a boat.

Juicy Couture Puff Cap Sleeve Hooded Short Romper
, $148

Juicy Couture Puff Cap Sleeve Hooded Short Romper


CoutureCandy has the Joes Jeans Jasper Jumper in Black, $139

Joes Jeans Jasper Jumper in Black


From http://www.revolveclothing.com, the C&C California Button Romper in Navy, $118

C&C California Button Romper in Navy


Juicy Couture Stripe Tie Dye Terry Shirred Elastic Romper in Palm Branch
, $148

Juicy Couture Stripe Tie Dye Terry Shirred Elastic Romper in Palm Branch


Here's the thing - there are a few suggestions. These are for girls and women who are in shape (I'm out!) and also - though many I have chosen here are photographed with models in heels, I'd only ever wear a romper with flats, personally. Even the more dressier, silkier fabrics. And also, go for colour with these! Black is definitely a nice look in them and if you had the body and the money, I'd suggest a black for evening but COLOUR for day! It's summer, sister! And, I'd carefully choose jewelry to complement a romper - hoop earrings, or a big, chunky necklace, especially with a strapless one, would be GORGE!

So, yes, I do love the romper - what a difference a year makes. If you think my about-face is bananas, wait til I show you my favourite jumpsuits next post!! I'm gonna freak your freak...


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

You know what, I do like these too but only on about 25% of the girls who wear them. The others have NOT heeded your advice. Like, they shouldn't even be made above size 10 (and I am being generous), IMHO.

:P

Kathryn said...

I have a hard time with rompers on anyone over the age of 10

sorry :)