A Bodysuit to Make You Want to Rock

It’s a bit ironic that we shot this look over lunch in March, and we’re still enjoying the same type of weather a month later. Pretty light on the sunshine in these parts. We’re staying optimistic though, that we’ll enjoy a great weekend of weather. We’re celebrating our Dad’s 60th birthday this weekend with a family dinner tonight, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD (not that he’ll read this haha.) Then I’m hopeful that I can plant my vegetable garden this weekend. Better late than never! Does anyone plant a garden? If so, we’d love to know what you like to plant, let us know in the comments!

The same time I bought my beloved Queen bodysuit, I also found this graphic gem of a bodysuit. It should come as no surprise to you I love bodysuits. We are constantly on the lookout for bodysuits, both tall and mainline sizing. Because I had been stalking the queen bodysuit and knew that it would be a toss up on sizing, I snagged another option to get free shipping. Caitlin just ordered a mainline bodysuit from Express-stay tuned to find out if it’s a win!

This will probably be the extent of me hopping on the neon trend bandwagon. I love seeing it on others, but I know that it is pretty pointless in my own closet. Plus, those bright hues can be suspect on some people’s skin tones. But if you’re feeling it, grab all the neon your heart desires! It’s funny how being an adult and having to work in a semi-professional setting effects fashion choices. If I can’t get multiple uses out of something, it’s probably a bad buy.

We have casual Fridays at work, which means I can wear jeans. I actually wore this exact look minus the leather jacket and with the flannel buttoned up. Talk about a look that can take you from your desk to drinks to a concert. It’s funny because just wearing the flannel buttoned up is a totally different vibe and very demure. Once you unbutton with the bodysuit, it takes on that rocker chic look, or even tie it around your waist once you get warm (if attending said imagined concert).

I paired it with an old pair of Express denim. They do have tall sizing. I’d say it’s really on the cusp of working perfectly for me. The length leaves a little to be desired but they are very comfortable. If you’re considering a pair, they have the newer perfect curves and I’ve consistently worn a size 10 with ease. You can definitely tell the difference of the cut, having more space in the hip/butt area without an outrageous waist gap.

If we’re continuing on the vein of the concert, I like my odds finishing off the look with sneakers. Tall tip, which most of you probably know: take a look in the men’s sneaker section. More and more sneakers are unisex, including our beloved Converse. I found these at Nike in the men’s section as well. Just note that the standard sizing is 1.5 sizes smaller than women’s. So I normally wear a women’s size 13, but I would buy a men’s 11.5. But nothing worse than wearing a pair of really cute uncomfortable shoes and be in agony by the end of the concert from standing for 3+ hours. This tip also works extremely well with Vans slips ons.

Lastly I want I talk about my leather jacket. You’ve definitely seen it on the blog before, and you’ll see it many, many more times in the future. It’s an investment piece, and it’s not going anywhere. It has the classic timeless cut, and I’ve gotten so much wear out of it. I’m so thankful my husband (but boyfriend at the time) got it for me for my birthday. As you can tell, it fits this tall girl like a dream. The shoulders have long been a trouble spot for fit, and I never have to worry about it pulling when I reach for anything. Long Tall Sally is the place to find a timeless leather jacket. Click here for one great leather jacket, or click here for similar to mine.

All in all, this outfit can take you far beyond a concert. It’s a season crossing outfit because of the layers. The flannel is older from Old Navy. I will note that the sleeves don’t quite do it for me and I won’t endorse their flannels as the ideal fit. As mentioned above, the shoulders still don’t quite work either without sizing up. Maybe if your shoulders are smaller or arms shorter than mine, the fit will be ideal!