Forget jeans and shorts - Helen Skelton just made jumpsuits my denim pick of the season

No matter the weather, there’s a denim style to suit it and I get so much wear out of my jeans in spring that I’m surprised I’ve never thought to invest in a denim jumpsuit before. The best jumpsuits are easy to wear and comfortable, but perhaps my favourite thing about them is the all-in-one element.

Helen Skelton’s denim jumpsuit was the epitome of effortless style and I saw it when I came across an Instagram video clip from her new BBC programme, Forever Home, which aired on 15th May.

She and architect Patrick Bradley join up to see if people can make their dream forever home a reality and Helen was wearing a boiler suit in the main picture. It was long-sleeved, but Helen rolled them up to her elbows.

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The TV host also popped her collar and embraced a big denim trend for 2025 and rolled up the hems of the trouser legs. Although this looked stylish and tied in with the polished yet casual feel of her jumpsuit, it also fulfilled a purpose.

Helen Skelton is nothing if not practical and doing this meant that her outfit finished just above her short black Chelsea boots and didn’t get muddy. I love the turn-up trend because it means that you can easily adjust your denim pieces to suit your height and shoes and it doesn’t look out of place.

The wash of Helen’s jumpsuit was a light, soft blue which was very summery. Just like when you’re styling jeans, the wash is key to making a jumpsuit more wearable.

If you love indigo and deep blue jeans then I’d advise you to stick to these tones, but if lighter blues are your thing then they work especially well for the season because they look great with lighter accessories.

I personally love a mid-blue wash as it falls between the two and strikes a good balance between the more formal feel of darker denim and relaxedness of lighter shades. A mid-blue denim jumpsuit would be easier to make into a smart-casual outfit because of this.

As Helen Skelton was filming Forever Home and needed sturdy footwear she didn’t accessorise her boiler suit the way she might have done otherwise. For an ordinary spring or summer day I’d wear my best white trainers with a jumpsuit like this.

In hotter weather, I’d swap these out for tan, black or white sandals. Espadrilles are another lovely footwear option as they give added elevation which makes them a little smarter, but are comfier than stiletto heels.

Unlike jeans and shorts, Helen’s jumpsuit is an instant outfit and she brought a subtle touch of glamour with a chain necklace and a few bracelets. With her blonde hair worn up in one of her signature messy buns, the TV star looked so chic as she watched couple Jess and Colin complete their renovation in Wales.