rompers

Rompers are one-piece garments that combine a top with shorts or short-legged bottoms. They are designed for ease of movement and quick dressing, and are typically made from cotton, jersey, or blends. Common features include short sleeves or sleeveless cuts, an elastic or defined waist, and a crotch opening with snaps or buttons for infants or toddlers to facilitate diaper changes. Fabrics range from solid knits to printed cottons, and styles vary from casual to more traditional looks.

Historically, rompers emerged in early 20th-century children's wear as a practical alternative to separate tops and bottoms. In baby and toddler clothing, a romper often appears as a one-piece that resembles a shirt-and-short outfit connected at the torso, with crotch snaps for easy diaper changes. The style remains popular as playwear and sleepwear because of its simplicity and freedom of movement.

In contemporary fashion, adults also wear rompers, particularly in warm weather. Adult rompers are one-piece outfits with attached shorts and a top, available in a range of silhouettes—from strapless and halter-neck styles to long-sleeve versions. In some markets the term playsuit is used interchangeably or for lighter, dressier versions, while jumpsuit generally denotes a full-length leg. Sizing and fit vary by brand, with options across fabrics from lightweight viscose to sturdy cotton.

Care typically involves machine washing, with guidance varying by fabric. Rompers are used across ages—from babies and toddlers to adults—reflecting the garment’s core concept: a single piece that covers the torso and legs.