If the last time you wore a onesie you were also wearing diapers, it is time to rediscover the one-piece in jumper form. And I’m not talking about the cozy cashmere we Americans refer to as a “sweater.” The one-piece has blasted its way out of the 70s vault and into today’s couture in the form of jumpsuits and rompers.

Jumpsuits range from casual to formal and are an easy piece to slip on and look effortlessly chic without the hassle of matching or tucking in your shirt. The right jumpsuit can be worn in lieu of a dress to formal affairs (see here and here), or as a chic summer alternative to the maxi dress.

With a variety of styles to choose from (wide leg to stove pipe, strapless to kimono sleeves) there is a perfect look just waiting for you to jump in to.

Here I chose a cut with a narrow leg and spaghetti straps. To avoid looking and feeling like I was wearing a sack, I used a tan belt to cinch my waist and break up the all black look. Paired with tribal print heels and a panama hat, my jumpsuit is casually chic, yet appropriate for an evening stroll downtown with a stop for cocktails.

|hat: J.Crew| |jumpsuit: old (similar here)| |shoes: Chinese Laundry| |belt: similar here| |denim jacket: American Eagle (old) (similar here)| |necklace: Madewell| |bracelets via Poshmark| |sunglasses: Karen Walker| |bag: kate spade (old)|