{"id":69462,"date":"2019-09-25T08:29:37","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T13:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=69462"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:20:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:20:13","slug":"fun-zipper-fashions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/fun-zipper-fashions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to wear the exposed zipper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve seen it, and you either love or hate it. The exposed zipper had its big moment back in 2014, and it remained on the fashion radar for quite a while before quietly losing steam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not that the exposed zipper has fallen away entirely\u2014rather, it’s become kind of like a typical cast member of “Dancing with the Stars.” You don’t think about it much, you haven’t always liked it, but still you remember when it was an A-lister. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And just as DWTS gives yesterday’s star a second shot at fame, we’d like to do the same for the exposed zipper. Here’s what you need to know to pull off this number and score a perfect 10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Styling the exposed zipper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monitor your zipper count<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By all means, wear the exposed zipper\u2014but please don\u2019t wear more than one at a time. There\u2019s such a thing as overkill, and you run the risk of looking like you\u2019re about hop on your Harley<\/a> instead of just navigating your regular schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should have no trouble finding something that fits neatly into your itinerary\u2014even if you happen to spend all day at the office. Case in point: the polished Zip-Front Gramercy Tee from Express. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The zipper draws the eye right in\u2014as it should\u2014but doesn’t compete with anything else on this simple top. It’s perfect for work or play, so long as you toss a blazer on top when you\u2019re at the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never go full crotch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The full crotch zipper recalls visions of circa-1980s hair bands. You know what I’m talking about: sweaty guys with hair reaching for the heavens, in all their shirtless glory, bearing nothing but a pair of skin-tight zippered leather pants<\/a>. I can’t think of a single situation outside a costume party where the full-crotch zipper is appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Premise Studio Slim Leg Woven Pants, $29.97, Nordstrom Rack<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Try the zipper in a different way\u2014slipping into a pair of pants with zipper edging, for example, or as an accent around the waist. Simple and understated is the way to go, as these Premise Studio Slim Leg Woven Pants<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> show. The zippered pockets are stylish, and won’t put your life at risk every time you head to the ladies room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay classy <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An exposed zipper looks very chic on a piece that otherwise leans towards elegance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dress the Population Midi Sheath Dress, $194, Amazon<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This Dress the Population Ivy Dress<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> is sleek and sexy\u2014and ideal when you want to rock a brilliant exposed zipper in a more purposeful way. It serves a functional role, but also adds a little flair to the design.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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