How to use the toilet hassle-free while in a jumpsuit

How to use the bathroom in a jumpsuit

PhilSTAR L!fe spoke with some Filipino fashion experts about what you should do if you're ever faced with this predicament. According to renowned Pinoy designer Rajo Laurel, it's always good to bring someone with you when you need to go to the comfort room for some assistance.

"My advice is to have an assistant or a girl friend assist you when you need to use the loo," he said. "Hold it in, until you find one," he added with a laugh.

But in case you don't have anyone to help you, Neon Star—a Dubai-based fashion brand for women—suggested that you simply try to unzip, untie, or unbutton your jumpsuit and pull it down to your knees or ankles until you're comfortable enough to pee. Make sure to hold your outfit so it doesn't reach the dirty floor or toilet!

For designer and entrepreneur Celline Bautista, having to go to the bathroom in a jumpsuit is indeed a bothersome predicament for women, but she shared that she has a way around the problem for her customers.

"To be honest, I really share the same sentiment. It’s difficult to go to the toilet in a jumpsuit and there’s no way around it—you really have to remove everything. But lately, when a client wants a jumpsuit look, I would just do a top and pants and cinch at the waist so it will still look like a jumpsuit without the hassle of removing everything," Bautista told L!fe.

"An option could be to have it altered and put zippers from the crotch area of the jumpsuit. The best advice is to make sure the zipper of the top goes all the way down to your second hip so it's easy to remove and put back," she added.

If you want to save yourself the hassle, it's always best to plan and pick out the best features in a jumpsuit before buying them. Fashion designer Kaye Morales advised that not all jumpsuits are the same, and some designs are much more practical than others.

"You need to choose a style that you’re comfortable to wear for long periods. This is where picking a model with an elasticized waistline is more practical. Wear jumpsuits with a stretchy waist you can tell your designer to make it waist stretchy," she said.

You should also check if its zipper, buttons, snaps, or ties can be easily accessible, whether they're on the front or the back, as Morales highlighted, "A side zipper or a low one is more user-friendly and easier to use so you can manage the trip on your own. This is how you can easily take it off and put it on after you’re done."

She continued, "Always choose a jumpsuit style that either has a zipper on the side of the outfit or one that starts from your lower back or belly button. Also, avoid sleeves, go for straps and off-shoulder designs."

In an interview with L!fe, Filipina fashion designer Teena Sabrina advised an alternative method you can try that's "modern, still stylish, but also convenient."

"One tip I can give is opting for a separates look," she said. By matching outfits that look like an overall, you can have access to many more creative possibilities as you can do skirts and tops, shorts and tops, blazers and pants, among others.

This is echoed by fashion designer Michael Leyva, who shared, "What I usually do is top and pants sya para easier to go to the restroom and take it off. Plus, it can be used separately pa so double purpose."

"If no option, tiis ganda. You really have to remove the entire piece," he added. (with reports from Brooke Villanueva)