With festive party season getting well underway, I thought you might appreciate a little fashion tip-off. This is the Belgrave Jumpsuit from Boden and I have been absolutely showered with compliments every time I’ve worn it. Saying that makes me cringe a bit, but it’s true; never has an outfit I’ve worn received quite so many comments. Which, for something so comfy and wearable, makes it a party wardrobe no-brainer.

I’ve been wary of jumpsuits for my entire adult life; when I was nine I had a terrible experience involving my dungarees and an urgent wee. I simply couldn’t get the straps undone no matter how desperately I fumbled with them and so the wee happened dans les dungers. (Sorry Boden, I realise this probably isn’t the most on-brand editorial you’ve had associated with one of your key seasonal pieces!)
Jumpsuits and dungarees are much of a muchness, in my opinion, when it comes to accessibility; both need the top half to be removed before the bottom half can be removed, which means that if you need to use the bathroom you are virtually naked once you are settled on the WC. That doesn’t sit comfortably with me, especially in a public place – who knows who might come crashing through the door" What if you fell asleep on the pot and the police had to come and wake you" What if you drunkenly fell from the throne and knocked your head on the sanitary bin (do NOT wear jumpsuits or dungarees and drink exces...