One Piece Fits All

If there were a physical manifestation of the oxymoron “basic statement”, it would be the bodysuit.

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1. Wool bodysuit (price unavailable), Eres. Recycled plastic crossbody bag, $84.95, and metal earrings, $14.95, H&M. Sr1 nappa leather pumps, $1,090, Sergio Rossi.
 
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Casual chic

To enjoy a truly hassle-free day, opt for bodysuits with a snap-front closure that’ll ensure efficient bathroom breaks.

2. Wool bodysuit (price unavailable), Eres. Wool jacket, $690, and denim jeans, $370, Sandro. Metal earrings, $14.95, H&M.
 
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Office glam

A plunging neckline and all-black ensemble is the easiest way to show you mean business.

3. Polyester bodysuit, $550, and embellished tulle skirt, $650, Pinko. Resin earrings, $105, and lamb leather clutch, $1,025, Bimba Y Lola.
 
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Dance the night away

Pair with a leather miniskirt and pompom heels for a night of partying. The best part You can show off your moves without having to worry about your top bunching up.

4. Polyester bodysuit, $49.95, H&M. Leather skirt, $625, Sandro. Satin pumps with pom-pom details, $1,890, Manolo Blahnik.
 

The one-piece wonder shimmies between a closet essential and a statement piece simply because its practical function of remaining “tucked-in” is also the very quality that makes it ultra-chic. It presents the possibility for a woman to look sharp on any occasion, and eff ortlessly so. 

Defined as a garment which extends from the shoulders to the crotch, the humble hybrid piece has its roots in the leotard — a form of athletic wear invented by French gymnast Jules Leotard in the 1800s. But after centuries’ worth of crossovers, the bodysuit is now also synonymous with ballet, superheroes, and ’80s workout tutorials.

Just like how the power suit is inextricably associated with Coco Chanel and slinky glamorous dresses with Gianni Versace, the bodysuit is one with Donna Karan. The American fashion designer established the bodysuit as one of the foundational pieces of the DKNY label, and champions the sleek silhouette as a musthave for the modern woman — something that we definitely agree with. – VW

 TEXT VALERIE WONG PHOTOGRAPHY BRENDAN ZHANG, ASSISTED BY REX STYLING WINDY AULIA, ASSISTED BY SEAN THAM HAIR & MAKEUP AUDREY WEE, USING CHANEL BEAUTY MODEL JIANING/ MANNEQUIN