Wearing this retro fashion look this spring will be the ultimate power move

Wearing this retro fashion look this spring will be the ultimate power moveWearing this retro fashion look this spring will be the ultimate power moveIn these post-MeToo days, with a slew of women just voted into Congress, a skirt or a dress just doesnt seem like enough of a statement anymore. Pants are blah, and pantsuits are, well so over.Enter the jumpsuit the sassy, utilitarian statement garment thats making a comeback this spring and summer. It has hints of World War II when women went to work in the factories and the rallying cry was We can do it A dressed-up version is perfectly suitable for both the office and the woman who wants to shake things up a little.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThe first-ever jumpsuit also called the boiler suit was created in 1919 as a garment for parachuters. It was worn by factory women during the second world war, and by the 60s and 70 s, become a fashion item.Jumpsuits were all over the Spring 2019 runways. Hermes, Giambattista Valli, Stella McCartney, Dries van Noten, Isabel Marant, Alberta Ferretti, Celine, Jil Sander, and Louis Vuitton all turned out a version of one, from classic black and white to bright red to lime.Heres a few for you to consider.This silk charmeuse wide-leg version from Zero+ Maria Cornejois an elegant work solution.Zero + Maria CornejoKnown for the wrap dress, Diane von Furstenberg also makes a wrap jumpsuit.Diane von FurstenbergALCs linen-blend jumpsuit with cuffed sleeves exudes elegance and could easily be worn to a work event.BarneysRachel Comeys crepe jumpsuit is a workwear classicSaks Fifth AvenueTaharis tie-waist crop-leg jumpsuitNordstromThis striped jumpsuit, also from Zero + Maria Cornejo, is perfect for summer Fridays at work, or weekends.Zero + Maria CornejoFrames boilersuit is rough and ready for those embracing the utilitarian look.BarneysZinkas charming cotton jumpsuit is f or weekend wear.BarneysYou might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people