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FALLOUT VAULT DWELLERS COSTUME
All Vault Dwellers unite!
All around awesome suit, but if you're like me you're probably wondering how the heck this fits. So lemme give you our experience. First, huge thanks to Amazon for having free shipping (Prime) and free returns. I had a hard time determining trunk length on this jumpsuit. I even went so far as to tweet Red Kap and asked how to actually measure my trunk length- to no avail.
FOR WOMEN: Go for the free returns if you're not sure on your size. I couldn't get a gauge on anything because my proportions aren't manly and my body is long. I'm 5'7, 175lbs, top heavy with a freakishly long torso. I originally ordered the 44 Long and the 44 Regular and both were too big for me. The long was especially massive. The long was intensely droopy in the crotch and butt, but the regular wasn't too far off. Returning those, I nabbed the 42 Regular which turned out fine. I was nervous that it'd look weird in the arms, or worse... I'd be rocking some major camel toe and be stuck with the droopy suit I'd have to tailor down. I was pleasantly surprised. My best guess would be that for women with long bodies (such as myself) you don't need to really worry about getting a long if you're 5'8 and under. I'd probably just order one size up and roll with it. The regular is just a hair short in the trunk length on me but it's as good as it's going to get. I seriously can't ask for more. It's NOT a flattering suit, by any means, but it has room for tailoring if needed. Arms and shoulders are just a slight bit bulky, but fits me fine in the bust and legs. If I wear yoga pants and a tank top underneath and raise my arms up I sport a small bit of camel toe, but it's worth the sacrifice in order to find a suit that relatively fits the rest of my body. I won't be doing any jumping jacks in it any time soon, if you catch my drift. I'd likely wear a thin pair of shorts- there are "vents" on the side and I haven't quite figured those out yet.
Putting the suit on is fine. Taking it off? Whole other story. I need assistance removing my shoulders and arms from the suit itself due to how close the trunk clips me on my frame. Make sure you have a buddy to yank it off of you come time if you're like me and cutting the trunk size close.
MATERIAL: right now is a little bit scratchy, but after some washes and wears I'm sure the fabric will soften. It's a warm suit, so if you're headed off to a con or wearing it in summer, beware of sweating your butt off. I tried this on in A/C and I was warm standing in it. It'll be perfect for a chilly Halloween.
FOR BIG MEN: My partner is a whopping 6'4 and comes in at 250lbs. We were worried he'd be rocking high waters and a moose knuckle. Not the case. He tried on the 52, 52 long and the 48 long. He kept the 48 long and it fits perfectly. No moose knuckles and no high waters. Overall looks comfortable on him.
COLORS: They're not nearly as bright as they appear on Amazon. The electric blue turned out to be not nearly as electric as we originally were expecting, which we were thrilled about. It looks spot on for what we were hoping for. The Postman Blue was much darker, more of a vintage, dusty blue look. I can't imagine getting the Navy for the vault dweller suit, it would have been way too dark.
All in all you can't beat the price, the colors are perfect, and the returns even better. Hopefully this reviewed helped y'all out! Happy Fallout costuming!
August 2015 · Clothing Shoes and Jewelry · verified purchase