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LucyAnna5 Tue 30-Jun-26 20:24:01

I saw this jumpsuit in an ad for Kit and Kaboodal and am tempted to order it. But it says ‘fits 8-18’, and having never bought anything from them, I wonder what the size would be like. I’m a 12, sometimes 14 in clothes.

Kitty55 Wed 01-Jul-26 22:02:29

Lucy Anna,
The jumpsuit says one size so it should fit you. It say fits size 8-18.

Kitty55 Wed 01-Jul-26 21:58:49

Primrose,
My friend is 72 and looks fabulous in her jumpsuit.

NannaFirework Wed 01-Jul-26 21:39:33

Aveline

It's the inconvenience of the loo aspect that puts me off jumpsuits completely.

I’m with Adeline on this - love the look of a jumpsuit but such a faff usually when visiting the loo!

vegansrock Wed 01-Jul-26 21:00:39

That jumpsuit looks lovely and is a reasonable price. But if the company has gone bust then certainly don’t send them money! I got a nice M and S cotton/ linen jumpsuit from Vinted and love it, I don’t find loo visits anymore difficult than wearing jeans with a belt, I like my Dickies dungarees too! Just slip off the shoulder straps and that’s all there is to it.

WithNobsOnIt Wed 01-Jul-26 20:54:59

Primrose53

I think few women over 50 look good in a jumpsuit. You need to be very slim and flat chested to carry it off. A tight fitting jumpsuit looks dreadful on a voluptuous lady.

Jump suits look like oversized young children's play clothes to me.

rafichagran Wed 01-Jul-26 20:39:29

It's just personal choice, but I don't like jump suits.

Primrose53 Wed 01-Jul-26 20:33:36

MickyD

Primrose53

I think few women over 50 look good in a jumpsuit. You need to be very slim and flat chested to carry it off. A tight fitting jumpsuit looks dreadful on a voluptuous lady.

This is purely your opinion and not a matter of fact.
Who said it would be tight fitting on a larger lady?

Yes I know.
They are often one size and meant to fit loosely but I have seen a few larger ladies wearing them and filling them to capacity. However, it’s their choice and if they’re happy …….

HelterSkelter1 Wed 01-Jul-26 20:27:26

I wore dungarees in my 20s. Nice denim ones and they looked good. But once on a loo visit both straps and metal fastenings I sort of threw over my shoulders before sitting down and they both went down the loo. That was a pain.

FranP Wed 01-Jul-26 19:33:52

Samsara1

No I'm too short for jumpsuits - 5ft 1in - look as though I'm standing in a hole.

And I am too long in the body.

Apart from that, I wore a range of them in my 20s, an stripping off to wee was a major pain I would no longer wish to repeat

Thisismyname1953 Wed 01-Jul-26 19:02:20

I’d love a jumpsuit but at 73 I don’t think I would dare . Monsoon have a lovely one on sale at the moment .

DeeAitch56 Wed 01-Jul-26 18:01:52

Just checked, they went into administration in March 2026, which is interesting as they keep sending me emails promoting their clothes, it’s a shame as I liked their clothes

Calendargirl Wed 01-Jul-26 17:53:07

It’s rather unkind to make rude comments about a friend’s choice of clothing

This is obviously directed at me, as I said a friend resembled Andy Pandy in her jumpsuit.

In my defence, this is an anonymous comment on GN, I wouldn’t dream of giving my opinion to my friend.

Thinking of past comments about Angela Rayner’s trouser suit… Andy Pandy is a compliment.

PamelaJ1 Wed 01-Jul-26 17:39:52

Aveline

It's the inconvenience of the loo aspect that puts me off jumpsuits completely.

Back in the 70’s I had a purple corduroy jumpsuit. I wore a jumper under it….normally. One day I had the bright idea to wear the jumper over the top.
I never did it again! I had to get completely undressed and it was winter.
Jump suits and manky loos, been there got the t-shirt.

lizzypopbottle Wed 01-Jul-26 17:10:12

petra I had a sales email from Kit and Kaboodle just this afternoon!

MickyD Wed 01-Jul-26 17:09:45

Primrose53

I think few women over 50 look good in a jumpsuit. You need to be very slim and flat chested to carry it off. A tight fitting jumpsuit looks dreadful on a voluptuous lady.

This is purely your opinion and not a matter of fact.
Who said it would be tight fitting on a larger lady?

Visgir1 Wed 01-Jul-26 17:08:01

I have a couple from Seasalt... Love them as everyone comments how nice they are. Had them a couple of summers now but still available this year and in the Sale atm. Worth a look.

Oreo Wed 01-Jul-26 16:58:32

Peaseblossom

I would never buy anything that is one size, they always look awful on me. Would never buy anything 100% linen either, as it ends up looking like a screwed up old rag, with a hefty price tag to boot. Sorry, but that is my opinion.

Have to agree 👍🏻

Oreo Wed 01-Jul-26 16:57:42

Aveline

It's the inconvenience of the loo aspect that puts me off jumpsuits completely.

That and I don’t want to look like a Quick Fit Fitter.😁

Luckygirl3 Wed 01-Jul-26 16:49:07

I would not risk such a garment .... when I need to pee, speed is of the essence!

Pinkrinse Wed 01-Jul-26 16:24:33

Kit and Kaboodal went into administration on March 1, 2026, after facing severe financial pressure and over £1.5 million in debt.

Be careful!

Jaxjacky Wed 01-Jul-26 14:55:55

The legs wouldn’t be long enough for me at 5’11”.
I wear this one.

Peaseblossom Wed 01-Jul-26 14:54:28

I would never buy anything that is one size, they always look awful on me. Would never buy anything 100% linen either, as it ends up looking like a screwed up old rag, with a hefty price tag to boot. Sorry, but that is my opinion.

Paperbackwriter Wed 01-Jul-26 14:54:01

I've bought a few things from this company. All have been excellent.

missdeke Wed 01-Jul-26 14:42:19

I'm in my late 70s and live in jumpsuits or dungarees, I'm a size 10- 12 and these one size ones are fine for me, I rather like the look of this one.

LucyAnna5 Wed 01-Jul-26 14:25:56

Lesley60

I don’t wear anything that shows the tops of my arms so this wouldn’t be for me

If I do get this, I’ll probably wear a light jacket with it.