denim overalls

Bib and straps

Denim overalls are a one-piece garment combining trousers with a bib front held up by shoulder straps, made from sturdy blue denim fabric.

Originally workwear for farmers and laborers, they became casual fashion in the late twentieth century.

She wore denim overalls over a striped shirt.

Also called bib overalls or simply overalls; in British English, dungarees.

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Men's formal evening attire

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courtroom attire

social class signaling

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G