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Outfit of the Day: Romper Room!

April 18th, 2012 by Karen 48 Comments

leifsdottir romper

Cue internal monologue:

Oh please, oh please. Don’t let the sleeve fall in the toilet! Why is this thing so hard to get out of!? It’s like origami… I knew I shouldn’t have had that third cup of tea!

Here’s the thing about rompers: I think they’re super cute! — in theory. But they can be tricky in practice, especially — ahem! — if you’re accident-prone and have a small bladder.

leifsdottir romper

But that didn’t stop me! I’d been eying this Leifsdottir Scattered Wing Romper at Anthropologie for ages and finally caved.

Isn’t it cute? The color, the snazzy print, the fluttery sleeves. Oh, and it even has pockets! — which Tabs really appreciates because I use them to carry his turkey flavored Temptations when we go for walks.

leifsdottir romper
My left hand (is in my pocket)!

It’s very lazy-friendly, too, and being lazy at heart, I like not having to think about matching my pants with a shirt. With this, it’s all just there, BAM!

Since this particular romper has stylish little details like the sleeves and the print, it doesn’t need anything extra to jazz it up, but you could add a favorite pair of wedges, and maybe sunglasses or a simple ring.

leifsdottir romper

But what they don’t tell ya about rompers — they’re not the easiest clothes to get off and on, especially when you, um, need to use the loo.

If I’m wearing this one when nature calls, I have to undo a snap at the front, and shimmy my way all the way out of the top half, so that it’s just kinda hanging there when I pull down the bottom part…

Awkward! Especially in public restrooms, where I’m extra paranoid about the sleeves accidentally dragging on the floor or the toilet, ewww.

And what if, for some reason, I have to book it out of a stall in a hurry?

It could happen. Did you ever see Copycat? Remember that bathroom scene? Well, this romper is not designed for quick bathroom escapes, that’s for sure.

leifsdottir romper

But I still love it! Fellow short girls may also like not having to get it hemmed.

I don’t know if this particular Leifsdottir romper is still available online, but you might want to check your local Anthropologie store.

Many stores carry rompers, though, like this cute black and white one at Forever21.

Isn’t the cutout back detailing super cute? And it’s only $15.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Outfit of the Day: Romper Room! / Originally published April 18th, 2012

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  1. DeLydia says

    April 18th, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Love the romper. Great color on you.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks, DeLydia. Are you a romper kinda girl, too?

      Reply
  2. corallista says

    April 18th, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I love your wedges!
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    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Would you believe they’re actually really comfy, too? 🙂

      Reply
  3. Iwannabefierce says

    April 18th, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    That romper is absolutely beautiful!

    -Shakiyla

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks, Shakiyla!

      Reply
  4. kprice says

    April 18th, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    You are so cute. Love your hair.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Hi Kprice,

      I just got it done last week. My roots are sighing with relief, LOL! 🙂

      How’s your week going? Anything new to report?

      Reply
  5. Crystal says

    April 18th, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    You look amazing, love it!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks, Crystal! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    April 18th, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    LOVE IT! This totally looks like something I would wear. I wear dresses 365 days a year precisely because I don’t have to pair them with anything. Most of the time they have fancy print too 🙂 Annnd your wedges. I WANT THEM!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      Hi Sunny,

      I hear ya. I love how you can just slip on a dress and be done!

      Reply
  7. Louise @ A Little Beauty Luxury says

    April 18th, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Lol Karen you are too funny! This romper looks adorable on you! But your point about public restrooms makes me think twice about about ever purchasing one… 😉

    xx Louise

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      Hi Louise,

      They’re not the easiest things to wear, but some are just so darn cute, you know?

      You should try one on at least once. Just for fun!

      Reply
  8. Chris25 says

    April 18th, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I love this on you! And I love that pose at the end. 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:52 pm

      Hi Chris,

      LOL, I don’t know what’s going on there at the end. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Chelsea says

    April 18th, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    My torso is way too long for rompers, they always pull! This one is beautiful though!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:52 pm

      Hi Chelsea,

      I have the opposite issue. I’m short waisted, so lots of skirts and high-waisted things look odd. I’d love a long torso, le sigh!

      Hope you’re having a good week so far. Is it Friday yet?

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        April 18th, 2012 at 8:58 pm

        I hope not! I have a group paper due that I haven’t started my part of yet…

        Reply
        • Karen says

          April 18th, 2012 at 9:03 pm

          Oh noes! I used to be a last minute writer when I was in school… totally understand. What’s the paper on? Anything interesting?

          Reply
          • Chelsea says

            April 19th, 2012 at 6:52 am

            I am definitely a last minute writer! It’s for my graduate Strategic Brand Management class – we had to create a new brand extension or sub-brand, and we created a line of UV-Protective Clothing for babies and toddlers from Chicco. Now our group just has to design the integrated marketing campaign, put in criteria for evaluation, and we’ll be done for the semester!

  10. Melissa says

    April 18th, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    I love that we are all good friends here enough to chat about rompers hitting the deck in public bathrooms. You really love us don’t you Karen 😉 You crack me up!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      Haha, me too, Melissa! 😀 We’re all friends here!

      How was your day? Today was a slow one for me. This whole week has been slow, as a matter o’ fact!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        April 19th, 2012 at 11:50 am

        My day was actually really great and productive – and I didn’t go to work 🙂 I had more to do at home than at work so I took the day off. Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta go. Hang in there it’s almost Friday!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          April 19th, 2012 at 1:19 pm

          I hear ya. Sometimes I feel I have more work to do around the house then actual work, LOL! I hope you managed to sneak in a little fun on your day off.

          Reply
  11. Elle says

    April 18th, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    “It could happen. Did you ever see Copycat? Remember that bathroom scene? Well, this romper is not designed for quick bathroom escapes, that’s for sure.”

    DUDE. That haunts my dreams!!

    And you nailed the reason as to why I can’t ever romper it up…my constant need for water plus my small bladder and weird need to know where every bathroom is at every location kills it for me! And the Copycat scene!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      ZOMG. I think that movie traumatized many, many people. To this day, if I go into a bathroom with lots of empty stalls I always pause for a second and think, “Hmmm…is there anything I can I use in here as a weapon?” Airport bathrooms are the SCARIEST, btw.

      Reply
  12. Elle says

    April 18th, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    …you do look SUPER cute though 🙂 You wear a romper well!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 18th, 2012 at 9:07 pm

      Aww, thanks, my friend.

      It’s been a while since I’ve heard from ya! What’s going on? Are you still boxing?

      Reply
      • Elle says

        April 19th, 2012 at 7:51 pm

        It has been a while! I still lurk, but thanks to the fact that work has been nutso, I can’t read and comment as much during the day, when I’m on my computer the most! You are still my favorite beauty blog!

        And yup, still boxing 🙂 Took a small break thanks to getting rear ended (nothing serious, but my lower back has always bugged me and that made it worse for a few weeks), and I’m also trying to get in some pilates and maybe Shen Tao. I’m told it’s fun, but I honestly have no idea what I’m getting myself into.

        Glad all is well with you…and yes, TOTES on the airport bathrooms…ughhhhh…

        Reply
  13. Gwen says

    April 18th, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Hi Karen! I think you look great in the romper! The blue is awesome too!
    Love your blog! Keep it up!

    Do check out mine at http://www.makeuptoys.com!

    Reply
  14. Karen B says

    April 18th, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    That looks brilliant on you. I love me a good bird-like print and that colour is amazing.

    Reply
  15. Jen says

    April 18th, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I love the print! It’s so cute. I’m not a big fan of rompers though, precisely because of the going to the bathroom thing… Ha! I gotta start getting more dresses in my wardrobe though, because it’s spring!
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  16. Syl says

    April 18th, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    Karen, you look great. Sometimes, you have to splurge on yourself and get cute stuff like this! I like your fashion posts, too bad Tabs couldn’t be in the pic too. I understand, I heard his modeling rates have gone up!:)

    Reply
  17. Swatch And Learn says

    April 18th, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    Your sandals are really cute, and they look pretty comfy, too!
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    Reply
  18. Marian says

    April 19th, 2012 at 3:20 am

    Very cute! My daughter’s wearing a romper today. She’s tiny like you and it looks great on her too.

    Reply
  19. Kiran says

    April 19th, 2012 at 4:32 am

    You are looking gorgeous Karen !!

    Reply
  20. Kim says

    April 19th, 2012 at 6:48 am

    First of all, this romper is adorable on you. Secondly, I’m trying to control my laughter when I picture myself wearing it. Every bathroom mishap possible comes to mind, not to mention dragging my sleeves in everything I try to eat. I accidentally bought a romper a couple of weeks ago (thinking it was a tunic shirt). Imagine my surprise when I got home and tried it on. Needless to say, it’s in a bag awaiting its return to the store! 🙂 Did I mention that they’re super cute on you, though??

    Reply
  21. Nina says

    April 19th, 2012 at 7:29 am

    You look uhmmmazzziingg! And OMGGG did you say (or type) pockets? I love pockets on anything! I have asked to be taken to a place called City Centre on my birthday day off and im going inside Anthropologie, whether the hubs likes it or not.

    I might be too short for the romper but im going to try and find a skirt or a dress with pockets! 🙂

    Reply
  22. NeenaJ says

    April 19th, 2012 at 9:42 am

    LOL! Seriously, they couldn’t build in a crotch-fly? I’d have to wear a Depends just to ensure I didn’t pee while struggling to get out of it to pee!

    Super cute, though. I love the kimono style of it.

    Reply
  23. Jae says

    April 19th, 2012 at 11:28 am

    love, love, love it! Love the hair, love the romper, love the make up, love the accessories…suuuper cute!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 19th, 2012 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks, Jae!

      Reply
  24. Tekoa says

    April 19th, 2012 at 11:28 am

    If they create this romper with a cat print (pauses to boggle in amazement) I am so getting that.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 19th, 2012 at 1:19 pm

      That would be AMAZING.

      Reply
  25. Barbara says

    April 19th, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    Very cute on you! Too old to wear rompers now, but wore them back in the day! Having always had a small bladder and wearing them to go out drinking didn’t mix too well!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 19th, 2012 at 1:12 pm

      Hi Barbara,

      Thank you! Oh, and I bet you could still rock the romper!

      Reply
  26. Ana B. says

    April 19th, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    you look simply AMAZING!!!! great look head to toe

    Reply
  27. Melessa says

    April 20th, 2012 at 3:24 am

    cute! its like modern 60s

    Reply

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