Every summer, many discussions on how people can cool off while maintaining style in their fashion. For women who aren’t looking forward to wearing skirts and are seeking more stability, many have turned their eyes towards overalls.
Despite originating as protective workwear in factories and on farms, overalls have slowly transitioned into casual wear and even into high fashion. They’re also versatile in that casual, solid, or graphic t-shirts in any color can easily match overalls, depending on the type.
That said, overalls’ rich history within the working class and poor backgrounds is one of the reasons why many people in subcultures like hipster, grunge, goth, punk, or even scene have worn overalls over the years.
However, recent years have seen overalls maintain popularity during the summer months, with many women wearing shorter variations like overall shorts.
Overalls are also great at keeping the body cool, thanks to their roots in jobs that require physical labor, where workers generally spend long hours outside in the sun. Many social media influencers and celebrities have helped maintain overall popularity within modern culture, wearing these clothes out casually or on the red carpet.
It is safe to say that overalls in the summer are here to stay and will likely continue to be popular for years to come. The current Y2K trend only exemplifies overalls’ versatility, no matter the subculture.
