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Cheryl Shops Spring Shopping Guide: Jumpsuits!
I've saved the best for last in this final post of the spring shopping guide. That's right, I'm talking about jumpsuits! To me, the awesomeness of jumpsuits is a no-brainer: They combine the ease of one-piece dressing with the comfort of pants--in other words, it's like wearing a dress, but more comfy. Jumpsuits are flattering too, especially if you go for one of the more fluid jersey cuts. Of course, the strapless (or halter, or spaghetti-strap) wide-leg styles are a dime a dozen, and while they're sexy for nighttime, you're kind of limited as to where you can wear them. So I picked styles that you can get away with wearing during the day, as well as at night.

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This Yves Saint Laurent jumpsuit is so tailored and elegant, it almost doesn't even read as a jumpsuit. I am a little on the fence about the length, however--to me, the pants could be a few inches longer.


This Stella McCartney jumpsuit is genius, because it combines the look of a boyfriend blazer and skinny cropped pants, all in one impeccably tailored piece. If you're going to splurge, I think this would be well worth the price.


The shape of this Zero + Maria Cornejo Artem jumpsuit is a little more traditional, but the fluid, loose fit will flatter a range of body types (Maria Cornejo knows what she's doing when it comes to cut).


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This Issa flutter-sleeve jumpsuit reminds me of a 1930s screen siren--I think it's a combination of the flutter sleeves, the knot front, and the very fluid legs. This is one jumpsuit that actually mimics a long dress.


If the voluminous look worries you, this Maje belted jumpsuit should ease your fears. The legs are slim, and the waist sash keeps everything in shape. I also think the price is not at all bad for 100% silk.


This Helmut Lang jumpsuit is very similar to the Maje one above, except there's more coverage in the upper body, making it a better choice for work. It's also black, which is a bit more slimming and formal than tan.


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The good news is that jumpsuits are such a popular trend for spring, they're widely available at every price point, and there are even some great buys under $100. This Spiegel twill jumpsuit is more on the casual side, but I think you could come up with some interesting ways to layer it.


This jumpsuit from Target's in-house Go International collection is definitely trendier, with a drapey top and slim legs. It's polyester, and I'm worried it looks like it, but the cut looks flattering, especially for night.


This New York & Company collection jumpsuit reminds me of the Stella McCartney look above--it's very sophisticated and structured, but the neckline keeps it sexy. And if you ask me, it looks a lot more expensive than its $76 price tag.