Could a woman win best jumpsuit in Rock 'n Roll? If it's possible, my money is on one of The Runaways.
The trouble with a women in a jumpsuit is that it's not as unexpected as a man in a jumpsuit. Women don't have to go quite as far out, fashion-wise, to wear one. And what is a jumpsuit vs. a pantsuit vs. a bodysuit vs. a body stocking? The lines are blurrier and it would be far less shocking to see a Regular Jane walking around in a jumpsuit than a Regular Joe.
The girls in The Runaways have enough attitude though to make it clear that they're not just wearing your Momma's ugly fashion blunder from times gone by. They go all out and give us:
Stretchy, silver, sleeveless spacesuits;
Badass, black, biker chic;
Adorable cap sleeves with opera gloves;
and Joan Jett's iconic, red-leather number with racer stripes.
Add in the platform shoes and feathered hair and I'm convinced a lady could take the crown.
And since Joan Jett is my favorite (despite of that whole Love Hurts disaster), I am selecting her as the group representative. Unfortunately, in a move that smacks of sexist b.s., I am going to subject her to a 2nd round interview during which her solo career jumpsuit achievements will be evaluated. Congratulations Joan Jett, you are still in the running to become My Next Top Jumpsuit.
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