There's something laughable about one piece garments. Maybe it's their similarity to baby clothes, or the fact that they have names like "romper" and "unitard", but it's hard to take something that's both pants and a shirt seriously.

I recently acquired this American Apparel garment for free, in two colors.

It's particularly ridiculous, since it has full legs but a skimpy top, and I figured I would wear one once and move on.

But today, while wearing the purple one, something special happened: I discovered that unitards are the holy grail of clothing.

What other garment is ridiculously comfortable without looking even remotely sloppy? Unitards never ride up or droop down or fall out of place. They don't have waistbands that constrict or pieces that need to stay tucked. They stretch and move with you like pajamas, and they're even kind of cozy for winter. This is love!


2 unitards, 5 ways. Click to see larger.

There is just one key thing to keep in mind, and those of you who've never worn a onesie may not realize it. A one piece garment, especially a full-body one piece, makes the simple act of urinating a serious undertaking. You literally have to take off everything you're wearing to pee.

My suggestion is this: wear a top layer that's easy to remove, like a cardigan or jacket, and then wear stretchy things over the 'tard. That way you can pull down the entire garment in one piece, including the skirt or dress worn over top, and it should all stay in place. As a bonus, if you feel so inclined, you can casually mention how you've been nude in a grocery store bathroom / at work.

Now do yourself a favor and go buy a one piece.

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This is actually a brilliant, undiscovered concept and a very well-written post! I'm going to browse American Apparel's site right now. You have me sold!

Glad it helped you out, V! Enjoy!