The Met Gala this week was pushing “Camp” as the look of the season but I’m sticking with utility dressing as the trend of the year.

 

And big shout out to Sheri Radel Rosenberg, my fashion guru for calling this trend years ago. I’m sure she’s having a (deservedly) “I told you so” moment right about now as jumpsuits are designated 2019’s hottest trend by everyone from Elle to Refinery 29 to Kym Barrett (costume designer for Jordan Peele’s movie Us).

I’m personally so ready to adopt the boilersuit look but have yet to find a style I want to wear.

I’ve also noticed the coolest stores outfitting their staffs in jumpsuits e.g. Glossier or Goop.

• Wildfang apparently modeled their pink jumpsuit after Glossier’s. They look so awesome online, I trekked over to the store to try some one. Made me look like I was wearing a giant diaper. Not cool at all!

Even COS is getting in on the action. An email from them this week was headlined “Season of the Jumpsuit.” Styles, however, meh.

And guys are getting in on the trend also. Recently at an Apple presentation, Apple designer, Wyatt Mitchell, wore a white Dickies jumpsuit with Converses from a Virgil Abloh collaboration on stage. (Check out the link, it looks rad.)

While we’re on the subject, one thing I absolutely loathe is when they call them “rompers.” I’m a grown-ass woman, I don’t want to wear a “romper.” And I don’t think I would have wanted to at 20 either….

 

Scroll down for more examples of how this look is trending.

 

There’s been a 945% increase in demand for jumpsuits and boiler suits on influencer websites e.g. liketoknowit.com (Source: Glamour).

 

 

In Jordan Peele’s newest movie Us, the red jumpsuits, have been termed “iconic.” On Twitter, many people have voiced curiosity about where the Tethered in the movie got the jumpsuits! It’s turned into a hot item!

 

 

Per Slate:

Jumpsuits are flattering on no-one, which makes them flattering on everyone.

 

Elle has declared Utility Dressing IN for 2019.

“Function meets fashion in the form of the utility chic trend, Expect to see an abundance of khaki, patch pockets, cotton drill and cargo pants. It’s the ultimate in one-step dressing, efficient, comfortable, and cool.”

 

 

 

Bottom Line.

Have to agree with Refinery29 when they declared, all the way back in 2017,  that the jumpsuits’ lack of appeal would become its most appealing quality. In other words, being so anti-fashion made them high fashion.

My hunt for the perfect jumpsuit, for me, continues this weekend.