Jehanne Velvet Wide Leg Jumpsuit for Parties, Wrap Top

Jehanne is the evening answer to the jumpsuit. Velvet gives it a depth that flat fabrics cannot manage, the top wraps across and ties so the neckline sits where you want it, and the leg runs wide and long to the floor. Worn with a heel it reads almost as a gown, which makes it a genuine alternative to a dress for a formal evening.

The blue is deep rather than bright, and velvet in a dark shade catches light at the folds while staying rich everywhere else. It suits a winter wedding, a Christmas party, a theatre evening or a formal dinner. Silver and white gold sit particularly well against it. Keep the shoe simple and hidden under the leg, carry a small clutch, and skip a necklace so the wrap neckline stays clean.

Sizes run XS through 2XL. The wrap top adjusts across a reasonable range, so the hip measurement and the torso length matter more than the bust when choosing. Velvet does not breathe as well as woven fabrics, which is worth knowing for a long evening in a warm room. Check the chart below before ordering.

• Silhouette: wide leg, full length one-piece
• Neckline: wrap front with a self-tie
• Fabric: velvet
• Colourways: Blue
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL
• Care: hand wash cold or dry clean, steam rather than iron, hang to dry

Measurements are approximate body measurements in inches. Size up if you prefer a looser fit.