Long Sleeve Slim Fit Bodysuit

A bodysuit solves a problem that tops keep creating. It does not ride up, it does not need retucking every time you stand, and it gives you a completely clean line from the shoulder to the waistband of whatever you are wearing. This one from Vela is the plain version, which is exactly the point. Long sleeves, a slim fit, no decoration and nothing to think about. It is a basic style and it is meant to be.

The fabric is 100% polyester and it is highly stretchy, which is the single most important thing about a piece cut this close. That amount of give is what lets a slim fit stay comfortable rather than restrictive, and it is why the bust measurement below is given as a range: on a size S it measures 29.1 inches and stretches to 34.6 inches. The knit moves with you and then settles back. Three colours cover most needs. Black is the one you will replace when it eventually wears out. White is the crisp summer answer. Light green is the quiet surprise and looks genuinely fresh next to denim.

Sizes run S, M and L. Bust measures 29.1 to 34.6 inches on a size S, 30.7 to 36.2 inches on an M and 32.3 to 37.8 inches on an L. Top length runs 27.6 to 28.3 inches and sleeve length 24.8 to 25.6 inches across the range. This is a foundation piece, so it works hardest under other things. Wear it with high waisted jeans and a blazer, under a slip dress or pinafore, with tailored trousers for something sharper, or with leggings when the day is going nowhere. Because the line stays clean, it is also the easiest way to make a simple outfit look deliberate rather than thrown together.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 100% polyester
• Stretch: Highly stretchy
• Features: Basic style
• Slim fit with full length sleeves
• Stays put with no riding up or retucking
• Available in light green, white and black
• Sizes S, M and L

Care

• Machine wash cold.
• Tumble dry low.