[FASHION] Yoon Eun-hye's Jumpsuit

Product: Jumpsuit

Nobody calls the jumpsuit work clothes anymore. Take note of this elegant and dazzling garment which has so proudly entered the world of high-fashion.
1) The characteristic of this clothing item is that the top and bottom pieces are stuck together as one, worn for the safety and convenience of skydivers for when they jump.
2) The garment was first worn to protect those working in special conditions such as car racers or pilots but with time, came to be worn as work attire throughout various industries.
3) Its biggest attractiveness is that it is easy to wear and take off. Accordingly, the clothing become popular for children between the ages of three and four who are too young to know how to change their own clothes.
4) It joins the world of high-fashion in the late 1960s when many designers are engrossed in futurism. Then it receives the attention of the public as famous singers such as Elvis Presley wear it for their performances.
5) The jumpsuit becomes one of the trendiest items as it appears on the runway of many fashion shows including Stella McCartney's 2009 S/S collection.

A. Product specifications
- The top and bottom of the clothing are stuck together. Long sleeves, long pants and a loose silhouette is the standard.
- Zippers and buttons from neck down to the belly make it easy to take garment on and off.

B. Eye-catching variations
- Increasing numbers of this garment is being produced with soft material, such as silk or jersey, making it perfectly wearable as evening wear.
- The typical variation is those with tube tops or extremely short pants.

C. Safety reminders
- Whether casual or formal, the jumpsuit is certainly more noticeable than separate top and bottom pieces of clothing, leaving a lasting impression. Therefore, is difficult to wear multiple times.
- Mercilessly reveals the length of your leg, bringing out the worst silhouette for people with short legs or a long waist. Same goes for people with a belly.
- Need to maintain composure when taking the garment on and off. Not only does it take long to dress and undress, but you need to be extra careful not to drop it into the toilet. Go to bathroom when you can.

D. To avoid malfunctions
- Choose a simple design with clean colors and silhouettes. That way, you will be able to wear it in variations and not be laughed at by other people who might say "You wore it as a joke, right?"
- If you are short, select a jumpsuit which has short pants. A jumpsuit with long pants may make a short person look shorter.
- (For the same reason mentioned above) Wear high heels.
- If you are chubby or have large breasts, avoid wearing a design with frills on the front. Rather, select a design which is low-cut on the front in the shape of a 'v' and match it with an inner wear.
- The biggest downside of the jumpsuit is that it may the person look slow and dull, regardless of the shape of her body. If you want to make it dressy, choose one with a tube top or minimal design on the shoulders. (Showing more skin makes it less dull. If you have long hair, wear in ponytail or roll it up.) For casual styling, choose a basic design with minimal details and wear accessories.

E. Style icon to watch
- Uma Thurman in “Kill Bill” (who made us realize that a long and lean woman looks good in anything)
- Yoon Eun-hye in “My Fair Lady”(KBS) (who left us in despair, “Asians cannot look good in a jumpsuit”)
- Mr. Barrel, a famous Korean who can fit himself into anything (who made us realize that he ‘can make us laugh with just a jumpsuit’)

Reporter: Shim Jung-hee, "Esquire Korea" Fashion Director
Editor : Jang Kyung-Jin three@10asia.co.kr
Editor : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr