Onesies are unflattering, baggy and definitely not attractive. But they are as comfortable as being cocooned in a blanket. Ask celebrities like Miley Cyrus, model Cara Delevingne, Ryan Gosling, Kevin Hart, Lilly Allen, Ed Westwick and our favourite One Direction boys. They’ve all been sporting onesies at various events. While Miley was seen twerking online in a unicorn onesie, Cara made a public appearance in a fluffy panda one and Lilly Allen posted several pictures dressed as a dinosaur. A bit on the history of this trend — it is said that onesie began its modern journey in 2007 with the Norwegian company OnePiece, but soon found its way into the commercial market by 2010. Though the regular onesies are common, it is the animal onesie trend that has caught on like wildfire despite it being totally crazy. It has its own pros and we'd like to list them out for you:
1. It’s probably impossible to be depressed in one.
2. It acts as a perfect repellent and promises you no intrusion from the opposite gender.
3. Your pets will grow fonder of you, partially because you’re dressed like them.
4. You can find a part time job at a carnival or at a kid’s birthday party.
Animal onesies are adapted from the Japanese Kigurumi, which is the art of dressing up as animals and has been exceedingly popular in Japan for decades. Fondly known as Kigu, animal onesie outfits are extremely detailed, the kangaroo Kigus even have a pouch for the little joey attached to it. The hoods of these onesies have animals' faces in most cases like a unicorn’s horn, rabbit ears, Hello Kitty’s bow, cheshire’s smile or cat whiskers; and then there are those with really long tails.
Alright, so if you love the idea of onesies but aren’t confident enough to sport one by yourself, here’s a solution- Couple onesies are another fast growing trend. You no longer have to face the wrath of fashion critics alone. Ask your other half to accompany you on this charade; he can be the Superman to your Super girl onesie or the monster to your cookie. Better yet, buy your boyfriend and yourself a “twinsie”. A Twinsie is two onesies attached together by the hip and leg, it leaves him no choice but to stay with you as long as you two are in that twinsie. Such a fun trend, isn’t it?
But sadly, onesies are yet to find their way into the shelves of Indian stores and the hearts of Indian adults. They are however, available on various online stores including eBay and Amazon. But if you’re greedy and want a large collection to choose from, try online stores like the Animals Costumes, Kigurumi shop, Cosy pajamas and Kigu.co.uk. These websites are sure to blow your mind away with their eccentric yet adorable collection of adult kigus. They deliver to India and offer various sizes of Kigus and onesies.
Caution though, keep in mind that onesies are fiercely addictive and it’s almost impossible to stop wearing them. Once you’ve purchased your first Kigu and joined the onesie club, there is no looking back. It will engulf you in its cotton bed where you’ll sink in its cosiness and momentarily forget about all the worries in the world. They aren’t a fashion statement, they are a way of reliving your childhood days. Remember, if you are geared up in one you cannot look apologetic or be a shrinking violet. It requires a carefree attitude, so if you’re one of those who worry about what people think of you, then these are a strict no-no. They’re wildly creative and promise you attention, maybe a few raised eyebrows too but that’s the price you pay when you sport one.
