We're all big babies! The evolution of the onesie.

Cheryl looking super comfy but super stylish!

My bunny onesie from Primark at £9.99- not bad!

This item has been around for awhile! The onesie was originally designed for infants and babies combining both a top and trouser garments that the little tot couldn't pull off easily. It became popular in the 1950s as a means of keeping an infant warm, happy and clean.


The onesie first took America by storm before eventually crossing the Atlantic being readily available to us! Allegedly, the adult styles were a recreation of pale blue long-johns as seen in cowboy films (a style that is recreated a lot in TopMan if you want to get your man one for Christmas) however I remember first seeing them in the simple snowflake/Christmas patterns in Primark or New Look normally found in the sleep or nightwear section of stores. Now, due to booming popularity, it is available in many styles, patterns and colors. If you're feeling creative try http://www.the-all-in-one-company.co.uk/ for a one piece completely unique to you (although it's a little pricey for me).


If we sent the onesie to do a Jeremy Kyle DNA test with the jumpsuit there'd definitely be some biological similarities. Just look at the onesie Cheryl Cole was papped wearing! It looks so comfortable but you definitely can't say she's just waltzed out in her PJs. One thing I'm not so hot on is the body stocking Lorna Bliss wore to her X Factor audition- at least she has balls! And I suppose that's what fashion is at the end of the day and if you think you look great then that's all that matters!

The Stocking

 I'm also seeing the onesie used as an option for fancy dress- minimal effort yet maximum effect! Although it will get quite hot when you're busting a move on the dancefloor...



Hannah
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