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(UPDATED: April 9, 2012)

Rompers/Playsuits are a covered-up alternative to the short dress. A top portion is combined with shorts for a one-piece look. The romper was brought back a few years ago with a chic and sexy makeover. Almost like taking a nerdy girl who wore a blouse, a schoolgirl skirt, tall socks, and Keds sneakers... and turning her into a sexy siren with a one-shoulder ruffle top, skinny jeans, and a fierce pair of metallic high-heel sandals. The end result is a modern take on making short-shorts chic and sophisticated. This blog entry will NOT feature rompers/playsuits for babies or children because the premise of this thread is on rompers/playsuits for Junior and Women sizes.

NOTE: Because I know them as rompers, I'll use "rompers" instead of "playsuits," though I may alternate the terms. And to avoid further confusion, I will NOT refer to rompers/playsuits as jumpers. I will NOT mention jumpsuits here either. Rompers/Playsuits are essentially jumpsuits, but jumpsuits (to me) are more one-piece PANTS and not one-piece shorts.

If you prefer reading about jumpsuits, read my blog post on jumpsuits.

LATEST UPDATE(S)/REVISION(S):

APR 9 2012 - added some extra inspirations

--- Why Care About Rompers/Playsuits? ---

Many have criticized that rompers are only for children. Yet, hardly anyone complained in the 1990s and early 2000s when teenage and adult femmes were wearing overalls. What makes the new rompers so much better than the rompers of old is that the styles are actually sexy. Take note of some of the daring sleeveless and strapless models. Some rompers even pass as stylish and feminine shirts and blouses, when they are really blouses and shorts together as a one-piece outfit. Take a look at this picture, for instance:

Denim Rompers/Playsuits.

^ from: macys.com - Baby Phat rompers.

These are denim rompers from Baby Phat. They are every bit as comfy and cute as your favorite denim shorts. You can see these are paired with a lovely pair of high-heel sandals. This is only a mere sample of the chic appeal rompers/playsuits provide.

But what if you don't fancy dress-like rompers? Here's a pair of strapless rompers that are cuffed:

^ from: killahbeez.com, by way of static.stuff.co.nz - Prefer strapless rompers instead? This is a sexy strapless romper from Killahbeez.

These blend chic with comfy. The strapless design is surely romantic, but the cuffed legs add an appeal of casual cool. One of my favorite styles for femmes are cuffed short-shorts, especially trouser-like short-shorts.

These days, I've been seeing more rompers being worn by females ranging from not just kids, but also Women/Misses as well. I've once seen a young woman sporting some black strapless rompers that had a little sequin star detail on them. I guess they have become better accepted by fashionistas than most have initially thought of these one-piece shorts.

--- Footwear to Accompany Rompers ---

No outfit ever pops if you don't wear the kind kind of shoes. The most basic footwear would be your average pair of flip-flop/thong sandals. Care to take it up a notch? Try gladiator sandals, peep-toe espadrilles, or even a pair of booties. You need a pair of shoes that are fun and stylish for the rompers. So I'd probably avoid sneakers (especially for very chic rompers), especially Chuck Taylor-style sneakers. You can probably do a pair of knee-high boots if you can get a good look going. But, I'd stay away from tall boots.

--- A Dream Look ---

I've wanted to join deviantArt and show a little of my artwork to supplement my material. But what I'll do instead is describe a dream look for rompers. Here would be my own Polyvore-like model:

• a short pair of strapless rompers (preferred color- lemon yellow)
• brown cutout oxford sandals, brown of magenta lace-up sandals, or (preferred colors- brown or magenta)
• (your choice of accessories)

That would be a look I'd go for if I were a girl.

--- Rompers/Playsuits Around the Blogosphere ---

(added: April 15, 2011)
Want to see fellow Blogger/Blogspot fashionistas rock rompers? Well, this is the section for you! I want to say hello to anyone whom I made mention to who may be reading this blog post!

Inspiration: tiny sailor.

The world's most stylish sailor, Niki, decides to wear a pair of rompers to compliment her shoes. Niki takes some vintage rompers and wear them proudly with a very popular pair of lace-up booties. See for yourself as this sweet petite sails the high seas of style with a very cute vintage romper in "vintage seventies romper." on tiny sailor.

A more recent blog post shares another romper of hers. This time, the young beachy diva goes with a vintage romper in "tropical pin-up." on tiny sailor.

inspiration: tuolomee.

Tiffany Ann of "tuolomee" is a beautiful young lady with a good deal of style. Here is a floral halter romper the beautiful lady wears in "forest fenced." on tuolomee.

Inspiration: I am Khatu.

In a very old blog post, Khatu shares her style in a pair of rompers while on vacation in St. Thomas. Check out her cute and colorful rompers in "St. Thomas Day 3" on I am Khatu.

Inspiration: PetiteLittleGirl.

(ADDED: February 21, 2012) From one petite to another, Sydney of PetiteLittleGirl wore a romper in one of her older blog posts. She goes blue with a blue pair of rompers with ruffle detail. It is one of three outfits in "Vacation Recap (Part II): What I wore..." on PetiteLittleGirl. So have a visit to see Sydney wear a romper.

Inspiration: fallie.

Estonia's Tuuli offers up some fun in the sun with her own romper dress in "summer'11" on fallie.

Inspiration: Glisters and Blisters.

In April 2011, Michelle Koesnadi won "Blogger of the Year" by Elle Indonesia. A year before, she had worn a romper dress for one of her blog posts. This striped romper of gray and crimson is like peppermint candy. Check out the sweet rompers Michelle wears in "Work Hard, Play Harder" on Glisters and Blisters.

Inspiration: Deconstruction.

(ADDED: April 9, 2012)
The romper worn by Mackenzie is a wild one- an animal print romper paired with a denim jacket. Let the fashionable lady share you how she styles a romper. Have a look: "Romper" - Deconstruction.

Inspiration: La Vagabond Dame.

(ADDED: April 9, 2012)
Natalie wears a very cute neutral-colored romper in a recent post. Here is the post from La Vagabond Dame: "Spring Cleaning" - La Vagabond Dame.

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This blog entry has rompers you can shop and buy online, but I've made a second blog exclusive to shopping that includes many more rompers/playsuits online from a variety of designers. If you are interested in shopping for rompers/playsuits online, you can shop for some on Amazon by using this widget:

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