That’s A Romp

Mary Straton was kind enough to guest for me today about a topic that I admit I am a little intimidated by! But after this post… I juuuust might give it a go! šŸ˜‰

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Thank you Laurel for letting me contribute again today! I love being a little worker bee in The Hive!

So I have this feeling that a romper or jumpsuit intimidates people.

Unless you hate shopping (who ARE you people who hate shopping anyway) and havenā€™t hit up a boutique or department store lately, youā€™ve seen rompers and jumpsuits galore. Theyā€™re not everyoneā€™s cup of tea, and I get that, but I think itā€™s easy to hide behind ā€œI just canā€™t pull that off.ā€ How will you ever know if you can if you donā€™t try it on? Iā€™m typically a pretty bad influence on people who try to talk themselves out of buying something, but itā€™s all for a good cause! Who doesnā€™t like to feel stylish? My line of thinking is, act like you know what youā€™re doing and people will think you do. That goes for both jumpsuits and red lipstick. (PS ā€“ donā€™t let your husband talk you out of it because he doesnā€™t like it. When his name is Alexander McQueen or Karl Lagerfeld, then we can talk.)

Letā€™s get one thing straight: I am no fashion maven, but I love clothes. I typically spend my shopping time teetering on the line of am-i-trying-too-hard-to-look-cool and hey-now-i-still-have-a-job-and-need-to-look-remotely-professional. Youā€™ll have to ask my friends where on that spectrum I fall. Oh, and Iā€™m in my mid-thirties and still have baby weight to get rid of (31 months later, but whoā€™s counting?).

One great thing about the new romper trend is that you donā€™t have to spend a fortune to try one! In fact, if youā€™re more comfortable trying a trend in a less-expensive item, go right ahead! Just make sure itā€™s well-fitting or it will look cheap. My mom always used to say about a bargain item, ā€œsometimes things look better once you get it out of the store.ā€ She was right!

So fear not, ladies. Hereā€™s a romper round-up for you! You can do this!

That's a Romp: Roundup of rompers that won't break the bank // by Mary Straton Smith // www.thehiveblog.com
Because I live in The South where college football dictates three months of the year, I start thinking about football game outfits. This one would be perfect with booties later in the fall or even gladiator sandals if youā€™re feeling adventurous. #mightyaphrodite

That's a Romp: Roundup of rompers that won't break the bank // by Mary Straton Smith // www.thehiveblog.com
This jumpsuit made me audibly gasp. Gasp, I tell you! That color is just spectacular, and you could tie the sash in the front if youā€™re self-conscious about your tummy. I think you could totally wear it year-round, too.

That's a Romp: Roundup of rompers that won't break the bank // by Mary Straton Smith // www.thehiveblog.com
I love the kimono look of the top of this beauty. The structured sleeves would balance out a curvy bottom if youā€™ve got one (hand raised). Fat bottomed girls make the rockinā€™ world go ā€˜round after all!

That's a Romp: Roundup of rompers that won't break the bank // by Mary Straton Smith // www.thehiveblog.com
A chambray romper is the denim overallā€™s more sophisticated older sister. Who doesnā€™t want to be the more sophisticated one? But this one is still caszh enough to wear to dinner at the beach. Bonus: it comes in tall and petite and would be a great fall transition piece!

That's a Romp: Roundup of rompers that won't break the bank // by Mary Straton Smith // www.thehiveblog.com
Sheā€™s a beaut, Clark! Something I have found is with patterns, you get what you pay for. A cheap patterned item can look cheap in a New York minute, so find something you really love and donā€™t mind the investment. Exhibit A: this gorgeous number. Itā€™s a great brand, and the colors are just right for a fall transitionā€¦if it ever comes.

There you go! A few rompers/jumpsuits you can totally do. Just give one a try; you might actually love it (even if your fella doesnā€™t)!

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