Playsuits are basically a glorified unitard. Get one too tight and every time you sit down, you’ll regret it in more ways than one; get it too loose or one that doesn’t quite fit right (cinched in on the wrong part of the waist, or too much material on the hips), and you balloon to the size of well, two of you. Yet once again with one too fitted, there is no room to move or it shows everything that you’d prefer to hide; and whilst they may not blow up in the wind, to find one long enough to cover your modesty when walking is an absolute needle-haystack situation.
But we’ve scoured the High Street (well, their websites) and have brought you 5 of the best investment pieces for the Summer. Not only are they on trend for now, but they’ll last as classic pieces to be brought out every time the Sun shines…
We’ve also added an extra one on the end: whilst not to everyone’s taste, it’ll certainly get you thinking about the Summer vacation even though term has not even started yet!
1. The Floral Playsuit, Topshop, £35
A standard item for any girl’s wardrobe. Floral print is recycled season after season, so whether you go for oversize flowers (like the one below) or a small rose print, you can’t go wrong. We particularly like the hail-back to sixties curtains with this billowing number from Topshop.
2. The Spotted Playsuit, Tescos, £20
Black and white – it’s a classic combination and mix it with dots, you know you’ve truly invested in something worth keeping. The double breasted buttons and delving neckline keeps the playsuit clean and chic, but adds a bit of French va-va-voom to keep it playful
3. The Print Playsuit, ASOS, was £35, now £28
Embrace your inner urban warrior in this brightly coloured and eye-catching playsuit from ASOS. Not only is it cut brilliantly (just enough thigh on show to make up for the high neck), the back is highlighted by a split from the neckline to the lower back allowing it to transform easily from daytime wear to evening.
4. The Long-Sleeved Playsuit, Topshop, £75
Want something a bit more daring or more elegant for an evening out. This long sleeved creation screams for an evening of punting on the Isis accompanied by a boater and a great pair of sandals. You’ve just got to find someone to bring the Cava.
5. The Bridal Playsuit, French Connection, £110
Don’t let our title scare you away as FCUK’s evening take on the playsuit is stunning. Whilst the picture doesn’t do it justice (hit the website or the shop in the Clarendon Centre), the entire suit is beaded in swirly patterns. If you’re stuck for a ball dress or have a special occasion in the pipeline, it’s definitely worth a try-on. It comes in both the cream and black – each wearable at anytime of the year.
And a bit extra…
We could not miss out on this exotic item from Topshop (yes, once again, it truly is the top of the shops when it comes to playsuits, pun intended). At £28, (and then add student discount), the cheeky ‘Hawaii’ inspired suit will provide you with a individual outfit for plenty of ‘hang-time’ with friends over Trinity.
