I discovered fashion designer Ripley Rader a few years ago after noticing a blogger wearing one of her gorgeous jumpsuits at a fashion event in LA. I have watched Ripley grow since then and she has expanded her jumpsuit line to include a fabulous ready-to-wear line, all designed and made in Los Angeles! Most of her jumpsuits retail for $200 and her other pieces are well priced too. She's a favorite in Hollywood with celebrity fans including Gigi Hadid, Amy Schumer, Kate Upton and Felicity Huffman. It's no surprise that LA's famed Fred Segal coined Ripley "THE Jumpsuit Designer!"
Ripley Rader's ready-to-wear collections are classic, feminine, practical and are meant to express individuality through different silhouettes that accentuate all body types. Her clothing is incredibly comfortable, wrinkle free and perfect for travel!
Janet Gunn and I visited Ripley Rader's cool LA showroom a few weeks ago for our Glow & Grateful Facebook Live Segment where we chatted about her inspiration behind the line and the versatility of her pieces. Watch below to learn more about the brand and to get a peek at the current collection. Ripley will show us how to wear, tailor and accessorize the perfect jumpsuit and show us some of the most popular pieces from her ready-to-wear-line.
I am wearing the Long Sleeve Black Jumpsuit, Janet is sporting the Classic Navy Jumpsuit and Ripley the Black Short Sleeve Shirt. Jewelry by EncircleNYC.
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I've been enjoying Ripley Rader's Long Sleeve Jumpsuit all winter long and it's a wardrobe staple for me. Below, I have it paired with an Edie Parker Clutch and Jennifer Zeuner Choker. Tip: Wear all wide leg pants very long to elongate your leg with the hem 1/4 inch from the ground.
From Ripley's Ready to Wear collection, I am obsessed with the crop top and high waisted pants and own them in BOTH in black and in off-white. I recently wore the outfit below to a luncheon in Beverly Hills--a trendy and fresh alternative to wearing a dress! Vertical circle necklace on wire is by EncircleNYC.
This Ripley Rader Top is cropped so I like to wear a Cosabella lace cami underneath for a stylish way to get more belly coverage. Moon stone and rose gold necklace is from The Airlume by Taryn Toomey collection.
For a more casual vibe, I love Ripley's Feather Print Jumpsuit. It's super chic and comfy--the perfect piece to pack for beach vacation travel. I like to wear this jumpsuit super long so it just about drags on the floor when paired with flats.
Jumpsuit shown above with copper Birkenstocks and Chloe Bag. I tucked in original strap from the Chloe bag and attached this one by Fendi for an updated look.
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Many of Ripley's designs easily transition from day to night. Wear them with a wedge and oversized bag during the day, and add a pair of sexy heels, smokey eye and statement jewelry for a night out on the town. Her styles come in a variety of solids and prints. Whatever your style or body type, she has you covered!
xxMelissa
About Ripley Rader:
A Southern girl who calls Southern California home, Ripley has an eye for fashion and style and a penchant for sequins. She launched her brand in 2013 and is also passionate about entrepreneurship and encourages young women to follow their dreams. She teaches design classes to high-risk girl teens and leads mentorship workshops in character education for girls. She is the co-founder of Red Tent Entertainment, a Los Angeles based production company that provides a unique home for female-driven content.