Dancewear trend: warm up overalls

The warm up overall (or jumper) trend has been on the rise for about two years now, and it just keeps getting hotter!  Literally.  These garments, which resemble cuddly pants with an attached tank top, keep dancers cozy on cold mornings in the studio.  

Warm up overalls come from many brands and in many fabrics and styles.  The ones pictured are from Sansha and are a fleece fabric.  Body Wrappers makes one in their ripstop fabric.  I have one from Grishko that is knit.  The major unifying factors are a long pant leg and a top with straps (some options have shorts or a long sleeved top, but those styles seem less popular).

A feature of this style is that the top part can be worn "up" as shown in the photo or "down," folded around the waist.  In general, wearing the jumper "down" is more stylish.  Also, having a double layer of fabric around the hips helps keep them warmer.  If you wear low-back leotards, wearing the top "up" can cover your back and keep that area warmer.  

These warm up overalls are excellent for a cold studio.  They can look a little goofy, especially if you wear them out after class.  To make a jumper a little more fashionable, fold down the top and pair it with a long , non-bulky sweater to balance your proportions.  

Do you like warm-up overalls or jumpers?  Leave a comment!