How to Style a Cropped Jumpsuit

Why am I jumping for joy?

I love my new cropped jumpsuit. I haven’t worn something like this in years, and it sure does put a spring in my step!

I was looking around at Michael Kors the other day and came across this. It didn’t look like much on the rack, but I was curious to try it on.

Part of me was saying, don’t bother because a wide-leg cropped jumpsuit is going to make me look frumpy. This gaucho style can be tricky to wear. But the sleek, minimalist style drew me in. Wow, was I surprised! It felt really different and new, instead of the same old, same old.

See that cute zipper on the shoulder. I love anything gold, and this sporty little detail did it for me! I decided to play that up with a pretty long gold necklace with a simplistic, modern vibe. You wouldn’t want anything too busy with such a sleek outfit.

The jumpsuit comes with a cute belt. I thought it looked too dull, worn the usual way, so I tied it like this. If you have a beautiful, wide, dressy belt, you could switch it out for an evening look, and it would be great.

How do you like my bag? I know, Gucci… expensive, but now and then, I treat myself to something I adore. My sister has this bag in that gorgeous, bright pink color, and I fell in love with it. I don’t have many things that go with bright pink, so I bought a red one.

There are two sizes, small and medium. I bought the medium. I am mad about red purses. I always have one in my wardrobe.

It’s a crossbody bag, just the right size, and what I love about it is that it is both casual and dreamy, so I’m sure to get a lot of use out of it. Please scroll down and take a look at my shoes. They’re from last year- gold Michael Kors slingback sandals. They have a low vamp and no ankle strap, which helps elongate my legs. I tried on strappy sandals, and my legs seemed short and cut up.

Interesting note: When I bought this, I talked to the salesgirl, and she said a gal had come in and bought it for a wedding. I never thought about something like this for a wedding, but I can see how it could work. This one is quite elegant.

Also, a few days after I bought this, I happened to see it on another gal. I had to do a double-take because this gal was so petite. It was a full-length jumpsuit on her. So I guess depending on how long your legs are, and mine are pretty long, the look will vary.

Now here’s the fun part. I loved it so much I bought it in a print too!

This one has an Ikat print, which makes it a little less formal. It looked fabulous on, so I thought, why not? I’m a big believer that if something works, repurchase it and make it a part of your signature style.

One of the things you should look for when buying any jumpsuit is waist definition. By this, I mean, look for a jumpsuit that nips in at the waist through tailoring, elastic, ruching, or whatever method you prefer, if you want to look good. This one was beautifully made to skim the body and comes with a thin belt, which I like to tie at the waist to keep the look more casual.

I’d describe this as a classic American style with a modern twist. It’s from Michael Kors, one of my favorite, go-to designers. I wear Michael Kors all the time, although I’ll admit I haven’t bought as much in the last year or so because MK has been putting out some pretty weird things- like the Graffiti collection- what was with that?

There was the turquoise and black capsule- and what I call the bumblebee capsule – bright yellow and black. Both featured very high-contrast color combinations, which looked edgy and harsh. They weren’t beautiful and were hard for girls our age to wear. I’m glad to see that Michael Kors has brought back some reds, whites, and blues that look good on everyone.

Now, don’t laugh, but many women complain to me that jumpsuits are a pain to get on and off when using the ladies’ room. This jumpsuit features a convenient shoulder zipper that makes it easy to put on, and I think it looks totally chic. Mind you, I’m a big fan of gold detail. If this zipper were silver, I wouldn’t have bought it. The gold goes so well with my coloring that I stick to gold, always.

Here’s a nice shot of the earrings. I chose these because the three hoops’ irregular shapes mimic the dots in the ikat print. I also love the way the large, tiered earrings draw attention to the zipper. I didn’t add a necklace since I wore big earrings. Plus, the zipper is almost like jewelry itself; it’s so beautiful.

You could wear this outfit with red, white, or blue accessories, but I opted for a softer approach, choosing off-white and nude shades with a hint of blush.

The off-white tote bag with the gold link chain is Kate Spade. A crossbody would also look very sporty.

My strappy wedge suede mules are a pinky-beige shade, just a little darker than the bag. I prefer a bit of height when wearing cropped pants, but you can also pair this jumpsuit with a flat slide or even a statement sneaker. Yes, statement sneakers and cropped jumpsuits are a legit look!

If you like the look of my cropped jumpsuit and want one too, then check out the shopping links below. It’s a great way to look current and cute this summer and turn a few heads!

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Deborah Boland

Deborah Boland is the founder of Fabulous After 40 and a certified image consultant with decades of experience in fashion and personal styling. She brings a modern, refined perspective to getting dressed — helping women look polished, confident, and effortlessly modern.

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