With a true slow fashion mindset I’ve been wearing two gorgeous linen jumpsuits for a few weeks offline, with the intent of compiling all my looks and thoughts here. It has been hard keeping them a secret for the last month or so, but I wanted to give myself time to test them out and review my thoughts on fit/style/function.
I didn’t end up wearing them two weeks straight through, but in those two weeks I wore them more days than I didn’t. Spoiler alert: I love them!
But first, make sure you read Tuesday’s post, which is an introduction to the beautiful brand muumuu. I summed up their collection in one sentence, and you can find out why I like it so much.
This post is not sponsored, but I did receive these garments in exchange for sharing my thoughts on them.
When I was browsing muumuu’s current four-piece line up, I was immediately excited about the Apron Jumper. The color, shape and materials are all elements I love. But upon chatting with founder and designer Jess Mahaney, she asked if I’d give the Coverall a try as well. I’ve never fancied myself a coverall person, in fact, it’s one trend that I thought I’d forever sit out. When I tried muumuu’s coverall, I surprised myself by being all in.
The Coverall
I won’t lie, when I first put this on, I felt a bit like I should be headed to the underside of a car. But I had a mini style session with my shoes and sweaters and my husband’s ear, and fell hard for the Coverall.
The Coverall is made from 100% Japanese linen in a mid weight. I’m wearing a size medium which measures (when flat) 20.5″ at the waist, 21.5″ at the hips and 26″ at the inseam. There is a drawstring at the back to create a more tapered waist if you so desire.
How I Styled It:
–> With boots and a cardigan. — Donning a black sweater and black boots seemed like a natural pairing for this ‘Redwood’ colored Coverall. These casual boots work well with the vibe of this jumpsuit. I really like the length and the opening of the leg.
–> With high tops and a leather jacket. — Love this pairing so much! Warm, casual, cool.
–> With heeled boots out to a concert. — We had a fun holiday performance to go to this night. At first I thought I’d need to change, but then I switched house slippers for leather boots, and added a nice jacket and bag, and felt pretty darn good.
–> With simple warm-toned accessories. — This is probably what I’d consider my least successful outfit with the Coverall. I like the bag with it, but the shoes aren’t working for me. Maybe if they were mules?
–> With long, cream layers on top. — I wore this on Monday and LOVED it. So comfy, so casual, but still chic. It was cold so I kept adding layers until I was warm! Paired with: PF Flyers, Hackwith Design Cardigan (no longer available) and Clyde Trench by Elizabeth Suzann.
Bottom line thoughts on the Coverall:
I feel like a cool mom in this. I mean that in the best sense of the phrase. I’m not desperate to feel young and cool, but I’m definitely interested in it. This is the epitome of an easy outfit. I love how Jess put it, it’s like the lazy version of a button up shirt because the pants are included. Lazy dressing never felt (or looked) so good.
The Coverall is scandalously comfortable. It’s midweight linen, so it has body, but is not heavy like canvas or cotton. When it’s time to use the restroom, I unbutton the top, and shimmy it down. The shimmy factor depends on how snug I’ve pulled the drawstring in the back. I can also untie it for easier removal.
I found the fit of the medium to work well for me. I prefer to roll the sleeves a bit if I’m not layering with it. The waist on the Coverall is slightly dropped, which I think is an intentional part of the style. That feels a little different to me because I am so used to high waisted garments. However I think the laid back vibe of the Coverall would be lost if the waist were higher.
The Apron Jumper
The Apron Jumper was love at first try on. The combination of the soft scrunchy waist, the crossback and the hour glass shape immediately won me over. And the beautiful, warm brown shade doesn’t hurt!
This jumpsuit is made from 100% Japanese linen in a mid weight. Laid flat the garment measures 20″ at the hips with a 11″ rise, the inseam is 30″. The shoulder straps cross at the back of the jumpsuit and pass through small belt loops at the sides before tying in the front.
How I Styled It:
–> With light neutral layers. — It was cold so I opted for a longer sweater to keep my torso warm.
–> Dressed up for a holiday party. — I loved this look so much. I felt chic, effortless and confident. Paired with black heels, a long sleeve tee, and a crossbody clutch.
–> Cozy with chocolate and dark tones. — I love the mockneck with this, and I added the chunky cardigan as my jacket when I headed out.
–> Casual with high tops and rolled cuffs. – Another fun win with this jumpsuit.
The Apron Jumper is decidedly feminine compared to the tomboy-ish Coverall. I think, for this reason, it’s slightly more versatile. I can dress it up or wear casual tennis shoes with it. I love how flattering the shape is. I had been plowing my way through some Christmas cookies when I took these photos, and this jumpsuit actually made me look better than I did.
The Apron Jumper is just as comfortable as the Coverall. I can see myself wearing this with a tank and sandals in the spring and summer. Using the facilities is slightly easier than the Coverall, I just untie the sash, and loosen the straps so I can pull it down like overalls.
The fit of the medium works well for me. The 30″ inseam is a nice length and you can see on some of the days I even cuffed the legs a bit. The construction of the Apron Jumper makes it work well for people of varying heights. I am 5’7 and I think it could easily work for someone shorter or taller than me.
Whew, this post got long fast! I am excited to finally share these pieces with you, and I hope you love them as much as I do. Be sure to let me know if there is anything I missed or if you have any additional questions. If you’re interested in supporting muumuu you can visit their online shop or follow them on Instagram.
This post was created in support of muumuu. This post is not sponsored. It does contain affiliate links. I received both jumpsuits as a gift from the brand. I will not make a commission on sales.
Wow! The coverall styling with long, cream layers on top looks amazing!! Also, you look SO good in the “Dressed up for a holiday party” outfit!
Thank you Jessie! Those were two of my favs as well. I was surprised how cute the jumper looked with heels!!
I LOVE both of these pieces so much.
Thank you Leah, they are very easy and fun to wear! The kind of thing I look forward to putting on! ;)
Can I ask about the fit of the No. 6 clog boots? I’ve been wanting a pair forever but the price is worth some thoughtful consideration before I purchase them. Did you feel like you had to size up with the mid heel?
Hi Jessie-Rae, I wear a 42 in the boots, the same size I wear in my midheel clogs. I normally wear 41 in other shoes, but the tight instep (and my high arch) are why I sized up. I hope that helps!