The One-Piece Wonders

The last twelve months have seen the rise of one-stop dressing, and it's easy to see why. Why spend time deliberating over which jeans go with which top when you can pull on a one-piece wonder like a jumpsuit or maxi and step out of the door in under ten minutes? Both of these effortless little numbers answer your 'pull-on-and-go' prayers...other than choosing which one to wear, you don't even have to think!

We've seen its no-nonsense styling elbow its way into our wardrobes, vying for our attention with our trusty denim and loungewear. Maybe it's its can-do attitude or perhaps it's that laidback boyish vibe - either way, it's working! If you still need convincing, consider this: trousers outnumber skirts in women's wardrobes 4 to 1, and the jumpsuit has gone and got itself its own category on the websites of most of our favourite brands. I'd say it's pretty clear that it's here to stay.

Maxi dresses suddenly look modern and fresh again. Why? Maybe it's because a flash and not full-on show of leg looks more stylish. Maybe it's because we've been watching effortless French girls swanning around Instagram in floor length dresses, with a peep of a gladiator sandal, and a vintage denim jacket slung over their shoulders. Or maybe it's because the hot summer of 2020 saw us lounging around our homes and gardens, unable to think of anything more complicated than one item of clothing. Whatever it was, I think we can all say that's we're very grateful that this style superhero is having its moment in the sun.