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Boiler suits

(18 Posts)
Teetime Sun 27-Jan-19 10:38:54

According to my Sunday newspaper Style section Boiler Suits are the height of fashion for Spring. Any takers? Not for me - it would complete my overall look as a Russian shot putter.

J52 Sun 27-Jan-19 10:43:03

Hi, I saw that article as well.
Last time I wore ‘jump suits’, as they were called then, was the early 80s, I thought I was the bees knees!
Not getting one now, though. Too difficult to go to the loo.?.

Alima Sun 27-Jan-19 11:00:05

At last, I am a fashion icon! Had a boiler suit for years. Wear it when using a paint roller, especially good when doing the ceiling.

Caledonai14 Sun 27-Jan-19 11:07:58

I, too, wore what were called jump suits in the 80s and thought they were very stylish. Now, however, I have to wear the practical variety several times a week (which is OK, but not normally seen by humans apart from those similarly attired). I just wanted to say that - apart from maybe a wet bathing suit - they are the most impractical things I've ever worn for visits to the loo. Be warned ... and remember to hold the sleeves off the floor. blush

LullyDully Sun 27-Jan-19 11:20:18

A bit like the button through culotte dress I once had.

EllanVannin Sun 27-Jan-19 11:24:43

I suppose it would look alright with a donkey jacket and steel-toe boots.

DoraMarr Sun 27-Jan-19 12:56:02

I love jumpsuits and boiler suits! M&S have a denim one I have my eye on. I wore a Malene Birger French navy jumpsuit with black satin lapels to my daughter’s wedding. I wear it a lot. Somehow they are always flattering.

M0nica Sun 27-Jan-19 15:32:40

It is going to the loo and having the sleeves draggling on the floor, especially in public loos, that put me off them.

paddyann Sun 27-Jan-19 15:45:16

I have a couple of jumpsuits they are stretchy so not to bad at toilet breaks.I love my black one as its so dressy with high heels and nice jewellery .The other navy one I wear more casual ...well as casual as I get ..ankle boots and a leather biker jacket .Try teh Kim and CO ones on QVC ,theres a great choice.
I did have a few more but as I lost weight they had to go too ,so only replaced 2 so far .

BlueSapphire Sun 27-Jan-19 17:53:56

I saw that article too and oh how I wish I was tall enough and had long legs (like DD who's 5ft 10 and has legs up to her armpits!) and could wear a jump suit - but God made me a short and dumpy 5ft nothing....

BradfordLass72 Mon 28-Jan-19 05:45:49

You'd have to pay me a substantial amount of money to wear one - Churchill put me off them for life.

BBbevan Mon 28-Jan-19 06:22:38

My DD calls them 'murderers outfits'.

Sunlover Mon 28-Jan-19 09:38:06

Funnily enough I actually bought one today. I had seen it a couple of times and really liked the colour and print. Finally plucked up the courage to try it on. Very pleasantly surprised!! I'm quite tall and it is really quite flattering. My husband, best friend and daughter all think it looks good. Now to wear it!!

KatyK Mon 28-Jan-19 10:22:53

I used to love them. Not sure I would wear one now though.

DoraMarr Mon 28-Jan-19 10:24:16

I’m really tempted by this one from Toast:

muffinthemoo Mon 28-Jan-19 10:36:27

Jumpsuits are great until you're steamboats and are trying to figure out how to get out of it in a toilet cubicle

Willow500 Mon 28-Jan-19 12:43:41

I've got several Kim & Co jump suits which are very comfy. Boiler suits conjures up the band Slipknot in theirs with their masks grin

MeggieMog Fri 01-Feb-19 20:45:05

I love a jump suit! Over the past four years I think I've had 5. Smart ones work, one for the beach, one more utilitarian, a summer evening holiday ones. I've got my eye on the Toast paprika linen one for this year.