When you think of the word jumpsuit, the 80's may come to mind, but believe it or not jumpsuits are all the rage in the fashion world. They are being seen on all the runways as well as on celebrities. Celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Beyonce, and Kate Bosworth have all been seen wearing jumpsuits, but you are not a celebrity nor a model walking down the runway. So, how you can sport this runway fashion trend without looking like you walked straight out of a Bangles music video?

Here are some things to remember when taking this fashion trend off the runway.

The jumpsuit actually gained popularity during last fall but with summer here, it has taken on some new variations with color and style. No longer will you just find all black jumpsuits, but there are ones in all colors and even patterns. If you are the daring type of person, you can pull off the zebra print jumpsuit, you just have to do know how to wear it and when to wear it. Something like a zebra print jumpsuit is best suited for events such as a night on the town or a cocktail party. It should be played up with a fancy belt along with some cute jewelry such as chunky bracelets or a big cocktail ring. Pair it with a high heeled pump or peep-toe shoes and you are ready for a night out. They key to this look is to look put together and not like a shapeless, potato sack.

Whether you are choosing the casual jumpsuit for running errands or the black dressy one for a cocktail party, you need to remember a couple key things. If the outfit has a voluminous top, you need to make sure that it is cinched in at the waist with a belt or tie on the jumpsuit. If it is not, it can look sloppy and make you look larger than you are. You can have some variation with the style of the pants. One fashion trend is pants with a tapered leg, while pants with a wide leg are also popular. Pick what suits your body the best.

If you are new to this fashion trend, you may want to stick to an all black jumpsuit like this one by Allen Schwartz.