Do you remember the days when overalls were worn only by construction workers? Overalls are now a common sight during New York Fashion Week. Here’s the answer to the question: Does a piece that can satisfy your practical needs and your fashion desires still count as simple clothing? “
Supermodels took selfies at New York Fashion Week in a pair of $295 overalls with a tight crop top and thin-strap shoes. This seemingly casual combination has captured the attention of social media due to its high-waist, multi-pocket design and $295 overalls. According to Vogue the search volume for “overalls with high heels” increased by 147% in 2024. This “tight at the top and loose at the bottom” matching logic is a perfect response to “visual balance”.
Silicon Valley’s elites have been wearing overalls instead of suit pants at the shareholders’ meeting. Harvard Business Review found 73% of millennials believe “looking formal” is not as important as “wearing something comfortable”. Overalls are also breaking down gender boundaries because of their “genderless” nature. According to a GQ study, the percentage of men buying overalls is expected to increase by 41% between now and 2024.
The popularity of overalls is due to the increasing global awareness of environmental concerns. Many brands, including Reformation, use recycled polymers in the production of overalls. This reduces carbon footprint by 40%. The brand has also upgraded the overalls into “cultural symbols” by working with LGBTQ+ and printing rainbow-colored logos on the packaging. Fashion critics have claimed that overalls aren’t clothing but a way of fighting against the world.
Bloggers wore overalls with thick-soled boots and lambskin jackets in street photos taken in Los Angeles, expressing ultimate expressions of relaxation. “When overalls become your battle robe style is no longer a constraint, but a breath fresh air.”
