How to Style Denim Overalls: A Guide

Get ready for denim overalls to replace your favorite jeans.

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Denim overalls are easy to wear—they're like jeans in that way, but their unique, unconventional look can make styling them seem elusive: Pair 'em with the wrong shirt or shoes and you end up feeling like either an 11-year-old or a farmer. But overalls are always on-trend, and if you want to wear your very first pair of (adult) denim overalls, don't let fear stand in your way. I found the best denim overall outfits to show you how to actually wear this wardrobe essential, regardless of the season.

Despite popular belief, there are many types of denim overalls out there in the world for you to try, and endless possibilities in layering them. You can choose baggy or form-fitting overalls, they can be long or short, and you can pair them with plain tees or peasant blouses; a pair of sandals or heels. For proof, keep scrolling.

Gabrielle Ulubay
Beauty Writer

Gabrielle Ulubay is a Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. She has also written about sexual wellness, fashion, culture, and politics both at Marie Claire and for publications like The New York Times, Bustle, and HuffPost Personal. She has worked extensively in the e-commerce and sales spaces since 2020, including two years at Drizly, where she developed an expertise in finding the best, highest quality goods and experiences money can buy. As a film school graduate, she loves all things media and can be found making art when she's not busy writing.

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