A man wearing a jumpsuit

Jumpsuit is a term for a one-piece garment originally used for skydiving, hence the name. It has later come to be used as a common term for any one-piece garment with sleeves and legs and has from time to time had its place in fashion. Jumpsuit may refer to: Jumpsuit, a form-fitting garment which covers the whole body. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 396 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (655 × 991 pixel, file size: 158 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 396 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (655 × 991 pixel, file size: 158 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Skydiver about to land Parachuting, or skydiving, is a recreational activity, competitive sport and method of deployment of military personnel (and occasionally, firefighters). ... Fashion illustration by George Barbier of a gown by Jeanne Paquin, 1912, from La Gazette du bon ton, the most influential fashion magazine of its era. ...

Uses

The origin of the jumpsuit—or at least the original use of the word—were garments made for skydivers designed to minimize air resistance. Today, it has found other specialised use by: Skydiver about to land Parachuting, or skydiving, is a recreational activity, competitive sport and method of deployment of military personnel (and occasionally, firefighters). ...

• Aviators and astronauts, who sometimes wear insulated, fire-retardant jumpsuits or flight suits where other types of clothing can potentially float or flap about in zero gravity or during high-G maneuvers.
• Skiers, who wear insulated jumpsuits or ski suits to protect themselves from cold (especially after falling or tumbling in snow).
• Competitive skiing and speed skating, who wear skin-tight jumpsuits to provide freedom of movement while minimizing air resistance.
• Drivers in motor racing, who wear jumpsuits for protection against fire and (in the case of motorcycle racers) abrasion.

The jumpsuit's simple one-piece design also makes it a practical garment as: Aviation refers to flying using aircraft, machines designed by humans for atmospheric flight. ... U.S. Space Shuttle astronaut Bruce McCandless II using a manned maneuvering unit. ... A flight suit worn by an SR-71 Blackbird pilot, now in an Air Force museum. ... Astronauts on the International Space Station display an example of weightlessness Weightlessness is the experience (by people and objects) during freefall, of having no weight. ... The term g force or gee force refers to the symbol g, the force of acceleration due to gravity at the earths surface. ... Cross-country skiing (skating style) in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. ... A woman in a one-piece ski suit (what could also be called a ski jumpsuit). ... Speed skating, or long track speedskating, long track speed skating, is an Olympic sport where competitors are timed while crossing a set distance. ...

• Tradesmen such as motor mechanics and plumbers, who often wear looser-fitting jumpsuits, or coveralls], where they have need of better-protecting garment than an apron or bib.
• Small children, for whom a simple-to-launder one-piece garment can be especially convenient for parents to dress their children in. In countries with colder climates, snow suits, or jumpsuits quilted or padded for warmth, are popular during the wintertime.

The jumpsuit has sometimes been mandated as an institutional uniform, as it can be a unisex garment and can accommodate a wide range of body shapes. In particular, prisons in the United States frequently have jumpsuit uniforms for inmates colored bright orange, so as to be spotted easily. // An overall is a type of garment which usually used as protective clothing when working, but they have sometimes been items of fashion, especially in the 1990s. ...

Starting in the 1960s, the jumpsuit has also made occasional appearances in common and high fashion (particularly in the 1980s), but has never been a common item of everyday wear. They retain connotations of futurism, because they have been frequently featured in popular science fiction. Fashion illustration by George Barbier of a gown by Jeanne Paquin, 1912, from La Gazette du bon ton, the most influential fashion magazine of its era. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Futurism (or Futurist) may refer to: Futures studies, the philosophical or academic study of the medium to long-term future (also known as futurology). ...

In pop music, jumpsuits have often been used as stage costumes by various singers and bands; Elvis Presley, Mick Jagger, The Who, Freddy Mercury, Alphaville, Goldfrapp, Britney Spears, Pink, Devo, and Slipknot, for example, have performed in flamboyantly-designed jumpsuit-like garments. Catsuits, or skin-tight jumpsuits of shiny fabric, have also been popular on stage. For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... Stage clothes is a term for any clothes used by performers (singers or actors) on stage. ... A singer is a musician who uses their voice to produce music. ... Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ... Sir Michael Phillip Mick Jagger CBE (born July 26, 1943) is an English rock musician, actor, songwriter, record and film producer and businessman. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury (September 5, 1946 - November 24, 1991) was a singer and the lead vocalist of the British Rock band Queen. ... Alphaville is a German synthpop/-rock music group which gained popularity in the 1980s. ... Goldfrapp is a British electronica group known for their visual theatrics and contribution to the popularization of electronic dance music. ... Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is a Grammy Award-winning[1] American pop singer, dancer, actress, author and songwriter. ... Alecia Beth Moore (born September 8, 1979 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania), better known by her stage name P!NK (also written as Pink), is an American singer-songwriter who gained prominence in early January of 2000. ... Devo (pronounced DEE-vo or dee-VO, often spelled DEVO or DEV-O) is an American New Wave group formed in Akron, Ohio in 1972. ... Slipknot (sometimes typeset as SlipKnoT to fit their logo) are a band consisting of nine members from Des Moines, Iowa. ... A woman wearing a black latex catsuit and thigh-high boots. ...

Advantages

• It is not necessary to match clothes' colors, since the jumpsuit is the only piece of clothing needed.
• Since jumpsuits have an unbroken line from the neck to the foot of the body, it gives a slimming impression which is flattering for some people's bodies.
• It is possible to get in or out of a jumpsuit very quickly.
• Jumpsuits are usually comfortable.
• The jumpsuit covers the entire body and can better protect the skin from hot liquids, snow, sand or cold air.

Disadvantages

• As the jumpsuit has to fit the whole body, it has to be designed for the whole body. When choosing a shirt and pants, one must pick out the size that correctly fits the upper body, and another that fits the lower body, but with the jumpsuit, one cannot mix and match sizes. A poorly fitting jumpsuit can restrict one's body movements.
• Unless the jumpsuit has a drop seat (which makes the garment impractical in other ways), it is necessary to remove the whole garment for ablutions.
• The removal of a jumpsuit can be problematic when using the toilet.