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Help me - I’m trapped in a Seasalt jumpsuit

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FitYeDaeinYeMadRadge · 11/07/2021 16:57

It’s the Treen Cove one, I’ve lusted after it since Siobhan wore it on Pottery Showdown. It went on with no issues, looks lovely, fits well and is flattering but…..

I’m stuck in the bloody thing. It’s been an hour and I can’t even free an arm despite unbuttoning it down as far as it will go.

Has anyone got this jumpsuit? Can you give me any tips on how to get out of it? I reckon I have about 2 hours before I need the loo.

Perhaps I should have gone for a size bigger for wiggle room knowing what I know now. I’m just going to post myself down to Seasalt HQ and let them deal with it.

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MsFannySqueers · 11/07/2021 17:39

@Freshprincess I think it was Mel Gibson in one of the Lethal Weapon films when the baddies had him trussed up. With regard to the OP’s jumpsuit. It’s the panic they cause that’s the problem. I have a zip up jumpsuit Whistles. I got it in the sale at John Lewis. I have to do yoga breaths to calm me when I take it off. I second the shrugging it off both shoulders. I also find having a few sherbets helps me to relax ready for subsequent removal.

GoWalkabout · 11/07/2021 17:39

Good luck OP we are all rooting for you.

PickAChew · 11/07/2021 17:38

There is no give in that bodice, is there. Short of unpicking the crotch, I can only suggest trying to relax your shoulder down and shimmy out of it.

66babe · 11/07/2021 17:36

I'm so so sorry @FitYeDaeinYeMadRadge but I'm howling here

You've reminded me of a horrible occasion when I had picked up a lovely jacket in Selfridges .. think it was Karen Millen
This snobby skinny cow sales assistant looked at me and said " that only goes up to a 12 "
I grabbed it and flounced into the changing room where I managed to get it on but was absolutely stuck shoulder wise and really thought I was going to need the fire brigade to get it off
I finally did and came out looking like I'd been up to no good in there
Marched to the till and bought it , it was like a Julia Roberts moment
£140 quid and 5 years later - it's still in my wardrobe with the tags on
Hope you are ok and don't need the fire brigade 🤭

torquewench · 11/07/2021 17:35

I got trapped in the Treen Cove jumpsuit too 🙈 im not particularly long of back but it took me about 15 minutes to get it off. Had to drop it of both my shoulders and wiggle. Good luck!

prettypinkflamingo · 11/07/2021 17:35

@Wombat36

Got trapped in a wetsuit once, I feel your pain. 😎
Me too! Height of summer and I had to sit really still for an hour until my husband came home as I was panicking and overheating!!
mineofuselessinformation · 11/07/2021 17:35

Try and get it off both shoulders if you can - hunch them down and forward, using the opposite hand to slide it over the shoulders.
If you can do that, you can then wriggle off one sleeve at a time.
(🤣😂😆😵 by the way - sorry!)

Hoosi · 11/07/2021 17:31

@Freshprincess

There’s a scene in a film that I can’t remember the name of where the character Dislocates his shoulder to get out of a straight jacket. Could you try that? 😂

I have a lovely Ted Baker dress that I struggle to unzip when I’m ‘over refreshed’ As the buttons are teeny. I’ve slept in it once.

The shit that is in my brain. The film is Lethal Weapon.

(Google tells me Lethal Weapon 2 actually, my brain doesn’t retain fully accurate pointless facts.)

MrsMoastyToasty · 11/07/2021 17:29

I got trapped in an M&S sports bra once...

Pinkywoo · 11/07/2021 17:28

Have you got one of those trouser coat hangers with peg type things at either end? Peg it to each shoulder behind your head then find something of a suitable height to hook the hook off (door handle would work if kneel down), then wiggle your shoulders out away from the hanger!

Wombat36 · 11/07/2021 17:25

Got trapped in a wetsuit once, I feel your pain. 😎

MyGhastIsFlabbered · 11/07/2021 17:25

I've just returned the most beautiful jumpsuit because I couldn't figure out a way to do it up by myself easily. I gave up rather than struggle because what's the point of having something you can't deal with on your own? I'm still sad about it though

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FitYeDaeinYeMadRadge · 11/07/2021 17:25

It took me ages to find out where she got it from Bitofachinwag she had it in the raspberry colour and it looked sooo comfortable.

I will be sending it to visit that kiln once I’m out of it.

Going to try the bed thing.

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LubaLuca · 11/07/2021 17:23

Presumably you've tried getting it off both shoulders simultaneously - slip the whole thing backwards to give more wiggle room down your arms. Sometimes it's impossible to pull one arm out if the fabric has no give at all.

AuntMasha · 11/07/2021 17:23

Being trapped in a jumpsuit is a perennial hazard for the long-backed among us.

Northernlurker · 11/07/2021 17:23

I've got two of the seasalt jersey jumpsuits. I like them a lot. Need to strip to go to the loo though,

bookish83 · 11/07/2021 17:20

I'm sorry but this has had me howling with laughter!

I do think getting trapped in jumpsuits is more common than we realise Grin

Northernlurker · 11/07/2021 17:17

I think the issue is lack of flexibility in the fabric? Have you tried lying on the bed and trying to wriggle out?

Bitofachinwag · 11/07/2021 17:17

At least it's a SEASALT jumpsuit.

AuntMasha · 11/07/2021 17:17

I feel your pain, OP. I once got stuck in an Abercrombie & Fitch jumpsuit.

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FitYeDaeinYeMadRadge · 11/07/2021 17:16

I think my problem is that I have broad shoulders Cowbells. The sleeves are roomy, the top fits neatly but buttons easily with no gaping. On paper I agree, it looks like a simple garment to remove but I am well and truly stuck.

I think if someone peeled it down from behind while I pull it up as far as it will go I might make it.

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Freshprincess · 11/07/2021 17:15

There’s a scene in a film that I can’t remember the name of where the character Dislocates his shoulder to get out of a straight jacket. Could you try that? 😂

I have a lovely Ted Baker dress that I struggle to unzip when I’m ‘over refreshed’ As the buttons are teeny. I’ve slept in it once.

MinesAPintOfTea · 11/07/2021 17:14

Firstly sit down and have a few slow breaths. Getting worked up and pink in the face won’t help

If it’s past the date when you can return it: scissors? Cut the arm open from neckline to edge of left sleeve (if right handed) making sure you don’t snip your bra strap

Obviously this won’t work if you can still return it. But even knowing that is the worst case has helped me relax enough to sort things out before now.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 11/07/2021 17:14

How?ConfusedGrin

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FitYeDaeinYeMadRadge · 11/07/2021 17:11

30degreesandmeltinghere I think a changing room is worse Grin

I am quite pink in the face now and have a healthy glow on but will have to slink to my neighbour for help. Wishing now I’d worn a vest.

I am quite long body wise Rhinestone but will try more scootching.

It went on so easily, I can’t understand it.

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