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Sexy, Sharp, Smart: The Power of the Jumpsuit

<p>Victoria Beckham wore one at Cannes this week, and Miley Cyrus and Gwen Stefani are fans. The jumpsuit’s staying power—and popularity with all ages—shows its winning versatility.</p>

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By Tim Teeman
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The sight of Victoria Beckham outclassing the far dressier on the Cannes red carpet in a stunning jumpsuit is the latest proof of the style’s triumphant rebirth.

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Victoria Beckham attends the Cafe Society premiere and the opening night gala at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

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Naomi Watts at the 69th Cannes Film Festival.

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Blake Lively at Cannes 2016.

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Caroline Flack attends the BAFTAs in the U.K. in early May 2016.

Stuart C. Wilson

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Ivanka Trump arrives for the Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016.

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Solange Knowles, looking amazing in a cream-colored Stephane Rolland jumpsuit, en route to her 2014 wedding ceremony at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans.

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New song: “When You Tell Me That You LOVE My Jumpsuit.” Diana Ross attends the 2014 premiere of Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 in Los Angeles.

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In all the right places: Jennifer Lopez performs during her co-headlining tour with Enrique Iglesias in 2012.

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She means business: Victoria Beckham at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London in 2013.

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Lady in red on the red carpet: Cameron Diaz attends the German premiere of the film Sex Tape in Berlin in Septembern 2014.

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Let it flow: Kim Kardashian, before the bum-showing, everything-tight-fitting stylists ran rampant, in 2011 in Los Angeles.

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Sheer brilliance: Heidi Klum poses at the Project Runway Spring 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City in 2011.

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Siren call: Miley Cyrus attends the Rachel Zoe Fall fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in February 2013 in New York City.

Larry Busacca

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No doubt, an instant classic: Gwen Stefani, as ever way ahead of the curve in the best way, attends the world premiere of My Valentine in 2012 in Los Angeles.

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Extra edge: Kristen Stewart attends the Costume Institute Gala for the “Punk: Chaos to Couture” exhibition in 2013 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. 

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