A one-piece cut close: long sleeves, a high waist, an open back, and lace-up ties where the fabric is cut away. The knit is thin and has a little give, so it moves with you rather than holding a shape on its own.

It lands in searches for a backless long sleeve playsuit, a Y2K lace-up romper, or a slim knitted bodysuit for a night out. Three colours, three sizes, and a solid finish that takes a jacket over it without fighting the collar.

The details

• Type: playsuit, one piece
• Fabric: knitted polyester and spandex
• Thickness: thin
• Stretch: slight
• Waist: high waist
• Detail: hollow-out panels with lace-up ties, open back
• Fit: regular
• Colours: brown, black, grey
• Sizes: S, M, L

Choosing a size

Three sizes, S to L, with only slight stretch in the knit — this is not a fabric that forgives a size down. A playsuit also has to span shoulder to crotch, so if you are tall for your usual size, take the next one up and use the ties to bring the waist in.

Care

Hand wash cold, or machine wash cool inside out in a mesh bag. Loosen the ties before washing so they do not knot. Reshape it damp and dry flat — hanging a wet knit stretches the shoulders out.