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How to Wear Denim Overalls, Even If You Think You Hate Them

Iskra BanovićBy Iskra BanovićOctober 8th, 2021Updated:September 5th, 2022No Comments7 Mins Read
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How to Wear Denim Overalls

We have selected the most chic and fashion-forward ladies to show you how to wear the denim overall trend. Each one with its unique style, Alexa Chung’s coolness, Diane Kruger’s simplicity, and Olivia Palermo’s femininity… take a look at how they wear them.

The return of the overalls

Denim overalls were one of the best things that happened in the ’80s and ’90s. Well, guess what? They’re making a comeback in spring. Whether short, artfully distressed, or casual, overalls are one of Spring’s must-haves. Get the look with some of our favorite overalls of the season!

My favorite thing about fashion — and I don’t mean high fashion, but just picking out clothes every morning and seeing what other people on the street are wearing — is that moment when you find yourself happily wearing a trend you used to hate.

Believe me; it’s not that I like to admit that I was wrong. It’s just the same feeling that I get when I suddenly can’t get enough of a food I used to hate. I never understood why people like sushi and onion rings until this summer when I’m suddenly into both. There’s a little bit of embarrassment about vehemently holding out for years, but mostly I’m enjoying the thrill of something new, something that I never thought would be for me. It’s the little surprises in life, you know?

So yeah, all that to say: I’ve started wearing denim overalls, to mixed reception. Some people think they’re cute, while other people (*cough* boyfriend *cough*) can’t even look at me when I’m wearing them without wincing. I honestly still haven’t decided how I feel about them myself. All I know is one day, I was walking through the children’s section at Target, as one does, and saw these perfect dark wash overalls in a size XXL. Basically, I think that means that I stopped growing (vertically, anyway) around the age of 16, which sounds about right. 

Since I got these overalls, I’ve been enjoying wearing them around the house barefoot with nothing underneath. That doesn’t make for much of a fashion article, though, so I came up with four of my favorite ways to wear overalls without looking like a farmer. 

1. With a striped T-shirt and sneakers.

striped T-shirt and sneakers

This is Overalls 101. Easy, simple, can’t go wrong. I have at least a dozen striped T-shirts in my closet (although this particular one happens to be a dress from Asos) because they go with everything, and overalls are no exception. My sneakers are Commes des Garcons Play for Converse. 

2. With a crop top and platform wedges. 

crop top and platform wedges
I realize that I’m so pale it’s not immediately obvious that I’m even wearing a crop top. 

Remember when I said, “Hey, platform wedges are totally awesome!” and everyone agreed? Well, good news: They’re still totally awesome, especially when paired with cuffed overalls. Although I’m not really the crop top type, I feel comfortable wearing this trend with overalls because I’m still pretty covered up. You could also switch out the crop top for a bikini and the wedges for sandals (but be advised, this outfit is more for country lake swimming than beach swimming). 

3. With oxfords heels and a floral top.

With oxfords heels and a floral top

A silk floral blouse helps to elevate denim overalls a lot — not as far as workwear (unless your workplace is the most casual ever) but definitely nice enough for your niece’s birthday party or whatever. Balance out the country looks even further with a pair of preppy brown oxford heels. I found these at Payless a few weeks ago and love them. Just be careful when pairing overalls with heels because it can look a little too unbalanced if you’re not careful. I’ve seen girls look really cool wearing strappy heels or pointy pumps with overalls, but maybe don’t go overboard with sky-high Louboutins.

4. With a sheer lace shirt layered on top.

Wearing denim overalls with a sheer lace shirt layered on top

Any kind of sheer or lace shirt, or one with an open back, will add an interesting dimension to your overalls. It won’t be immediately obvious that you’re wearing overalls, but then the straps peek out in the back, and it’s just really cute and unexpected, okay? Trust me. I also like the idea of putting a sweater on top of overalls, so they look like regular jeans, but most people think this defeats the point of wearing overalls, so maybe that’s something we can debate in the comments. I paired the overalls with heels again here, but a nice pair of flats would work too. 

As always, I have a few guidelines for purchasing and wearing this trend. One strap undone is okay if you’re the sort of person who can pull it off (I am not); both straps undone and flapping around is kind of silly. If you want to look more put together, choose a pair in a dark wash with a slightly snug fit. If you like the light-wash, destroyed, baggy kind, then go for it. It’s just a different look and can be harder to pull off.

You could also get short overalls, but I prefer the long pairs because they’re more versatile; you can wear them year-round. Don’t get the striped train conductor kind, please. There’s no need for that (although Forever21 appears to think differently). Finally, you can get overalls in various colors, patterns, and even materials like leather and velvet. However, I strongly recommend that you start out with denim and proceed slowly so as not to hurt yourself or others.

I rounded up a few acceptable options for those of you who are feeling brave. I tried to include mostly overalls around $50 because they don’t seem like the sort of thing anyone needs to spend a ton of money on. That said, I did include the $300 pair because it seemed like a really nice option for a stylish woman who has the cash to burn on a fancy pair of denim overalls for her summer getaway to Cape Cod or Vermont or something. I’m sure that woman exists, and if I were her, I would totally buy those overalls. If you ARE here, buy them!

women's denim overalls
Overalls collage: Clockwise from top left: Wet Seal Plus Size Zip-Front Overalls, $47; Blank NYC Chambray Overalls, $51; Frame Denim Le High Flare Stretch-Denim Overalls, $300; Nasty Gal Don’t Think We’re In Kansas Overalls, $47; American Eagle Overalls, $30; Blank NYC Crossover-All Overalls, $76

I just realized that so far, I’ve written about coming around on overalls, platform wedges, leopard print, plunging necklines, and thigh-high boots. Some of them were a success, some of them…well, not so much. But I’ve had a lot of fun experimenting with each and every one. So if there’s a trend out there that you’re curious or on the fence about (or just plain scared of), suggest it in the comments, and I’ll give my best shot at styling it in a future article.

How to Wear Overalls: The Styling Trick That’ll Transform Your Look

There’s nothing we don’t love about overalls: They’re comfortable. They’re stylish. You can dress them up or down. You can do cartwheels in them. They’re great. But much like our other favorite onesie staples like jumpsuits and rompers, the styling options can feel a little limiting…and you know how we feel about styling options (we like them—lots of them).

Enter this overall-friendly hack. It offers a totally different (and quite easy) alternative that’ll make you feel like you just scored a cool new pair of pants. Click through for the full how-to and stop underestimating your overalls (and button-down rompers)—they can do tricks, too!

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Hello out there to all you fashion-hungry Blufashion.com readers! My name is Iskra Banovic, and I'm a fashion writer. As the fashion expert for www.blufashion.com, I wish to bring a creative, informative, and inspiring aspect to the fashion content you have come to trust.

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