How to wear overalls: 5 Style Panel tips for taking this nineties staple from farmer to high-fashion
From slip dresses to plaid button-down, ‘90s inspired fashion trends are back, and we think they’re stronger than ever. Also re-surfacing from a decade long pause is our favourite tomboy getup: overalls. The timing couldn’t be better. With summer’s intense heat (hopefully) creeping up on us, effortlessly cool overalls are perfect for throwing over a bikini when headed to the beach or pairing with strappy stilettos when headed out for drinks with friends.
The idea that overalls are reserved for the under-10 set is so out-dated. From shorteralls to full-length denim overalls (and lets not forget denim-skirteralls), this revived one-piece has all kinds of potential in the fashion department. Designers Phillip Lim and Jason Wu both sent overall-clad models down the runway at their spring shows reaffirming the fashion world’s love for the classic one-piece. How to wear overalls is a question we haven’t asked ourselves in a while. Street style idols Alexa Chung and Man Repeller Leandra Medine have both showed us that this versatile laidback trend can be modernized with a great pair of heels, a chunky necklace, an oversized blazer or a statement clutch. However, when paired with the wrong accessories this statement piece can look dangerously farmer-esque.
Still skeptical of how to wear overalls without looking a little to farm-bound? Fear not because this week, we asked the Style Panel for tips on how to rock the overall trend in the most stylish way for this summer. Velvet and Vino’s Becky Kung thinks that when styled in unexpected ways, overalls are the perfect piece to make you standout and shine. Canadian Fashionista’s Amber Desilets suggests rolling up the cuffs on oversized boyfriend style overalls and pairing them with strappy high-heeled sandals. Amy Flying a Kite’s Amy Nelson recommends avoiding plaid underneath your overalls and opting for a floral blouse instead. All five of our Style Panellists agree that they’re glad to see the trend back on top!
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