The suit can refer to a leotard-like garment with snaps at the crotch, popularized by Donna Karan in the 1980s. It can be found in the lingerie section of stores and made of Lycra and cotton or nylon and polyester. The suit can also refer to a full-body catsuit, popular among dancers, but can be difficult to wear for quick bathroom trips.
A suit has several definitions. Most often, the bodysuit is defined as a leotard-like garment, often with long sleeves, that has snaps at the crotch. Fashion designer Donna Karan popularized this form of suit in the 1980s. It was typically made of stretchy fabric and provided the advantage of never having to tuck in your shirt.
These days, this type of suit can be a bit harder to find, and you can try looking for it in the lingerie section of department stores or online. They are often made from a combination of Lycra and cotton, or Lycra, nylon, and polyester. Some are stretch lace that have a bare underlayer so they can be worn under suit jackets.
You can also find strictly lingerie outfits in a variety of fabrics. These tend to have spaghetti strap sleeves, as opposed to short or long sleeves. They can also be completely see-through and don’t work well for outerwear. The costume can also have a thong or a normal back. Those wishing to avoid the visible panty line fashion disaster may prefer thong outfits.
The snap crotch on the suit is helpful as it means you don’t need to fully undress to go to the bathroom. This is not always an advantage. In the cramped public toilet stalls, women have been known to struggle to reattach the clasps. This can create some difficulty due to the stretch and springiness of the jumpsuit fabric.
Other definition of suit is often called a union suit, catsuit, or unitard. This covers the entire body and usually does not feature a quick crotch, although some long underwear versions do have “back door” access. Unitards also became popular in the 1980s, and dancers often preferred them because they were easier to wear than the traditional tights and leotard set. Because they cling closely to the body, dancers and exercisers can watch their body movements as they strive for precise positioning.
Sheer uniforms are frequently worn by dancers at Las Vegas shows as they provide a bit of support but still give the illusion of nudity. Like the leotard, the full body suit or catsuit can be very difficult to wear for quick trips to the bathroom. The shorter, more traditional jumpsuit with a snap crotch is often preferable.
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