ALL FOR ONE
Alexandra Grecco sends her charming rompers over the rainbow.
Whether you call them rompers, playsuits, or onesies, nothing compares to the ease of wearing a one-piece. There's just something about having your top and shorts sewn together that makes you feel ready for a picnic...and like you can worry about the logistics of using the bathroom later.
Problem is, for all their charming details, rompers can get pricey (see: Who Put The Romp, our roundup of designer one-pieces that retail, on average, for $300). Enter Alexandra Grecco, a 25 year old designer/ photographer/ actress (everybody's got a few slashes in their title, right?) whose rompers all land around $90 but look way more expensive.
Grecco cites her grandma's bags of vintage clothes as the impetus for her designs, and it certainly shows: she nails '50s silhouettes and fabrics, including halter tops and high waisted shorts in gingham and ruffly lace. Jenny Lewis would probably do a sequel to The Wizard just to wear these on tour.
Click over to her Etsy store to see the whole collection -- you know she won't be "up-and-coming" for long.
--EMMY BLOTNICK
Problem is, for all their charming details, rompers can get pricey (see: Who Put The Romp, our roundup of designer one-pieces that retail, on average, for $300). Enter Alexandra Grecco, a 25 year old designer/ photographer/ actress (everybody's got a few slashes in their title, right?) whose rompers all land around $90 but look way more expensive.
Grecco cites her grandma's bags of vintage clothes as the impetus for her designs, and it certainly shows: she nails '50s silhouettes and fabrics, including halter tops and high waisted shorts in gingham and ruffly lace. Jenny Lewis would probably do a sequel to The Wizard just to wear these on tour.
Click over to her Etsy store to see the whole collection -- you know she won't be "up-and-coming" for long.
--EMMY BLOTNICK
This story was published on June 30, 2009.
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maddisun
06/30/2009
I guess thats a no hahah =)
Cristin Curry
06/30/2009
love these outfits! So feminine and perfect for the summer! Can't wait to see what else she comes up with!
laura
06/30/2009
i love these! i would so buy one if i had the money. they are adorable. :)
chelsey
06/30/2009
I think if you can pull them off, they're still extremely cute.
lauren
06/30/2009
Still love rompers, but I don't think I would wear any of these...
Miranda Kai
06/30/2009
That makes my day =) They are very amazing. I make them.
Jen Savage
06/30/2009
LOVES these. So pretty!!
Parker
06/30/2009
LOVE THEM! I'd totally wear them :)
Kristine
06/30/2009
I think this is such a good idea! I love them. I would wear any of these. (:
JODIIII
06/30/2009
try amazing idea!
chelsea hannah
06/30/2009
not only would i wear them, but i'd love wearing them.
bonus points for putting jenny lewis in the article.
they are all so cute, and something different for this day and age.
love it.
and i want it.
dana elaine
06/30/2009
fifth one is SUPER cute!
Alicia
06/30/2009
Love them, would wear them, but I'm not sure if I could pull them off!
Kaitlyn
06/30/2009
I think it's a great idea for people that can pull them off. It can go bad or good! ::]
kathlene
06/30/2009
These look vintage and not in a good way. The rainbow plaid one reminds me of a clown's costume-the collar atleast. And red checks are always going to look like a tablecloth. I like rompers, but I would not wear these. Save them for the circus.
COCO
06/30/2009
a dream and a gift.
lauren m
06/30/2009
the first few ones are cute..definitely good for a casual summer day. some of them are hideous, though. the second to last one reminds me of some bad eighties dance outfit I'd find from my mom's junior high days.
megan
06/30/2009
i hate rompers, as a general rule. but i absolutely love these. every single one; they're so pretty + girly, plus they look comfy. i totally want one!!
Amy
07/01/2009
I'm kind of in love with these :D
Bossy
07/02/2009
OBSESSED!! I have purchased 3 vintage rompers this season. I wear them all the time and always get compliments on them. These remind me of them and I love that. The fabrics are really fun too!
DaniCalifornia
07/04/2009
so pretty & dainty.
fucking love the fifth oneeee.
Mary-Kate
07/05/2009
Gorgeous designs, i am dying for the second design above; the white mini dress, but its not on the Etsy store, does anyone know where I could find out more about it?
Kat
07/09/2009
all are adorable, I'm a big fan of rompers. the only one I have a problem with is the 7th one, it looks out of proportion maybe? like a 15 year old thinking they can fit into a onesie and tutu. Also, I can't decide whether to love the fourth one or not. I absolutely hate clowns, and that is what it reminds me of. The first one is my favorite though, deffinitely precious. I preffer h&m prices though!(; Smart girl though, I should really start designing for the public. Maybe nylon will be featuring my diy designs one day, never know!
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07/31/2009
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11/15/2010
thanks!
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