Next in line for us to look at for this week's What's in Fashion news, we will be looking at jumpsuits and why they are so popular yet not many people are seen wearing them on a daily basis. They became big in the 80s, but they were too baggy and looked like mechanical outfits. However, a hand-full of genius designers restyled them back in 2008 and were soon seen on nearly every catwalk around. The jumpsuit was originally worn by military pilots, factory workers, and anyone who wanted to protect their under-garments. They started becoming fashionable for women back in 1937 when actress Katharine Hepburn wore a silk one-piece in the film 'Stage Door',and then five years after that Vera Maxwell, a pioneer of American sportswear, designed a version of the 'coverall' that would be worn by many women during the Second World War.

Despite being extremely comfortable and fashionable with many celebs past and present having them in their wardrobes, jumpsuits are actually very difficult to pull off as they need to fit perfectly and define the waist area. The shoes need to be glamorous, ideally high-heels or platforms as the wearer could end up looking like a male mechanic. When worn correctly, they look extremely stylish and offer the wearer an all-in-one outfit appeal similar to the dress that has become a huge retail hit only very recently.

The best place to start looking for a jumpsuit ideally is one of the most sophisticated retail shops in Britain- Marks and Spencer. They offer a range of on-trend jumpsuits, from the long leg trouser to the shorts, and the 3/4 length. They have been designed to look as feminine as possible with features such as cowl necks, cap sleeves, bright colours, floral designs, and belted in at the waist as the jumpsuit should look like. You can check the range out for yourself here, and perhaps you could set a new trend for all your friends and colleagues!

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