This is part three of my shoot and review for The Seamstressof Bloomsbury. I admit to having saved the best for last!
We shot this at the Nikola Tesla museum in Zagreb, and they were kind enough to give us a free run of the place on a Monday when the museum is closed to the public. Ivy and Taja were kind enough to be set mistresses, and Villy V took the photos.
All my life I was a bit wary of jumpsuits. They seemed like something belonging to the 70’s, or in newer days, something for club bunnies. However, all that changed the moment I laid my eyes on the Gloria jumpsuit. It’s just something else! Instead of looking either tight and uncomfortable or scratchy and stiff, this jumpsuit is made of crepe de chine (those of you who read the past two blogs know by now that I am incredibly in love with the fabric, even though it does require a little extra love and care) and flows gently and softly. It is both light and airy, and while it does follow the curves, it isn’t constricting or stiff.
The wrap belt itself is authentic and allows you to adjust how tight or loose fitting around the waist the jumpsuit will be. It closes with a zipper on the side, so there is no awkward jumping to get it closed. It was declared one of the best things I ever wore by Taja, and since she is a seamstress and a maître corsetiere herself, I think her expert opinion should be trusted.
I also had great fun in the nautical corner of the museum itself, and really got into the spirit of things pretending I was on a cruise. But I think the jumpsuit is probably the most versatile piece I wore so far. It would work just as well in a business or formal setting as it would in a more leisurely one. I think it’s equal parts the colours and the cut itself. The black with the white collar give it a more formal look, while the figure-flattering wrap cut gives more a suggestion of its original purpose as lounge wear.
I am sure the jumpsuit will get a lot of wear, as I can easily pair it with a pair of platform sandals for summer or high heeled ankle boots for colder weather.
I hope you enjoyed this three part review of Seamstress of Bloomsbury!
Until next time!
xoxo