The one and only

SINGLE MINDED: The surprise hit of 2013, the onesie, or all-in-one, looks set to continue well into this spring and summer, offering fresh, versatile and wearable – yes, wearable – looks that translate for almost every occasion. Stephanie Smith talks all-

HERE is no way we are putting away our onesies just yet. They are far too easy to wear, not to mention liberating and effortlessly enlightening, inspiring in us a child-like lack of concern for all those confusing, debilitating fashionista obsessions with trend consistency and theme-forward dressing.

Admittedly, the onesie has grown up for spring. We are not talking of adult-size

Take a look at the divine and super-slinky versions

on the catwalk.

babygrows, those fleecy creations made to look like animal costumes, hoods adorned with tiger ears, sleeves finished off with pretend paws. No, no no, the new onesies for spring are altogether more stylish – sophisticated even, or they can be made so, with a judicious choice of accessories.

For the sake of argument, we’ll call them all-in-ones, a loose fashion term that covers a multitude of garments, from jumpsuits to dungarees. And if you still need proof that the all-in-one really can offer unprecedented heights of glamour and sophistication for the coming season, take a look at the divine and super-slinky versions on the catwalk for spring/summer 2013 from Maria Grachvogel, in beautiful silky brights and prints.

At their best, all-in-ones offer total versatility, so look out for ones that are perfect for daywear with flats, leather jacket and a tote, but then can be made over for evening, with heels, clutch and perhaps a tailored jacket or a maybe kimono style short coat. Ideal for holidays, too, giving a variety of looks from the one neatly packable garment.

Keep length and proportion in mind as you layer. Only the tall can