How to Wear a Jumpsuit After 40 If You’re Plus Size (And Look Like a Skinny Minny!)

You probably wore a jumpsuit back in the 70’s (along with Charlie’s Angels).  Can you wear one now at 40+ without looking like a bad flashback?….Absolutely!  A jumpsuit is an elegant option when you don’t feel like wearing a dress, but want to look sexy and modern.

Even if your body is a little rounder and heavier than before, you can still rock a jumpsuit. Here are seven ways to look sophisticated and slim in this 70’s inspired trend.

1. Wear a Jumpsuit in a Solid, Dark Color

Solid colors are more slimming than prints. Dark colors hide pounds more than light/bright colors, but don’t think that black is your only choice. If black washes you out, try another dark neutral like navy. It’s just as slimming, but more lively.

2. Choose Soft Fabrics

When your body is curvy, soft, flowing, stretchy fabrics that follow your figure, are more flattering than stiff, crisp fabrics which add bulk. Take a look at these plus size jumpsuits below that drape the body beautifully!

3. Define Your Waist

If you try to wear a jumpsuit without somehow defining your waist (especially a loose, flowy type of jumpsuit), you are going to look like you are wearing a big garbage bag. You need to whittle your middle, and the best way to do this is by 1) choosing a jumpsuit with a definite waistline or 2) belting your middle in a tasteful, but not a tight way.

4. Flatten Your Tummy

Some jumpsuits can be clingy. If you carry your weight in your tummy, this can be a problem. High waist shapewear panties can help smooth and flatten you middle.

One piece jumpsuits for women – wide leg

5. Go For a Wide Leg

If you have pear-shaped bottom or heavy thighs, stay away from skinny leg jumpsuits. Instead, go for a jumpsuit with a wide or flared leg to give you more of an hourglass shape. Don’t forget to wear a pair of strappy heels or sexy booties to elongate your frame and make you look tall and slender.

6. Choose a Flattering Neckline

The right neckline can make all the difference whether you say yay or nay to a jumpsuit. A boat neckline is an excellent way to balance visually out very wide hips. A V-neck or deep scoop neckline makes your neck appear longer, which in turn makes you look taller.

7. Go Easy on Accessories

You want to look modern and sleek so don’t junk up your jumpsuit with gobs of jewelry. Keep your look streamlined and classy by choosing a couple of pieces of unfussy, modern jewelry with a touch of drama to look sophisticated.

Need more styling ideas for how to wear a jumpsuit. Take a look at these celebrities over 40 have been spotted wearing dressy jumpsuits at awards shows and parties. They look fabulous and you can too!

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