https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2251387 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:58:53 +0000 Cardiff girl 2251387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chewy spaghetti,Prehaps you need some new ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2251377 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:21:16 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2251377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're making me nostalgic for my Osh Kosh B'gosh overalls that I wore until they were rags! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2251373 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:12:37 +0000 Cardiff girl 2251373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lesley,thanks for the link,l will look into it.Like you l have found Kkards links fascinating reading on the subject.<br />Zaeobi,l totally relate.l love a striped Breton myself but l can see where you are coming from. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2251337 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:07:14 +0000 Zaeobi 2251337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha I just made up the term 'chameleon bust' but I think you get the idea It's frustrating being on the cusp of *everything* sometimes but eh, you only get one body - I may as well make peace with mine </p> <p>Anyway, I got rid of a multicoloured breton striped top recently precisely because of the 'overgrown toddler' vibe - the forum assured me it did not look that way, but I just couldn't shake it. Not beating myself up about it too much though, since I couldn't have known I'd feel like that until I tried it. So in that vein, I support your 'trial &amp; error' dungarees/ overalls/ coveralls/ whatever </p> <p>Who knows, I may even join you in that endeavour - if I can find a pair of dungarees/ coveralls/ overalls with true waist definition </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2251296 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:39:37 +0000 Lesley 2251296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great thread! I thought I might not do them (overalls to me) except for the ancient pair of overall shorts that are paint-stained and that I keep around for... um, painting, and also my annual tomato-canning fest, which is very hot work.</p> <p>However, I have to say thanks to kkards for links to those two blogs that I will now be sure to follow, and between those and the other posts here, I am suddenly very intrigued by a dark or black pair! Something chic about them! And I think all these women pull off all their various colors with great style.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also wanted to chime in with another style icon's vote for them, Andrea Linnett. If you search "overalls" on her blog she's got lots of thoughts.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.iwanttobeher.com/piece-of-the-week-overalls/">https://www.iwanttobeher.com/p.....-overalls/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2250952 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 10:05:18 +0000 Cardiff girl 2250952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Judy,this forum is not just where we learn about style is it,it’s also like a cultural exchange which to my mind is all good.<br />Brooklyn,thank you . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2250927 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 02:06:57 +0000 Brooklyn 2250927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What RoseandJoan said. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2250918 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 01:14:25 +0000 judy 2250918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I'm in the USA and I never knew that in parts of the world, "dungarees" refers to what I have always called overalls...and coveralls, or what we fashionably now call jumpsuits, have sleeves.&nbsp; Dungarees were what we used to call blue jeans back in the day, like in the 60's.&nbsp; I love learning this!&nbsp; And I think it can be a great look at any age, whatever we call them.&nbsp; &nbsp;Have fun with it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2250891 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:06:58 +0000 Cardiff girl 2250891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaeobi,a chameleon bust !That s a new expression for me for sure.<br />Mirjanna,you certainly prove that age is just a number with y our own wonderful style.<br />Synne,yes l am very wary of the overgrown toddler vibe myself hence this thread but something keeps drawing me back to them so l think l will just try a pair on and see rather than keep speculating about them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions/page/2#post-2250889 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:54:49 +0000 Synne 2250889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some great looks in this thread!</p> <p>I am "overall curious" myself, if I may phrase it like that I have never yet owned or wore a pair, but I like the aesthetic. </p> <p>The ones I have tried on have made me feel like a flight mechanic, or a toddler. But I recognize some women can really make them look intentional and elegant. Like the examples presented over me here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250854 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:35:02 +0000 Mirjana 2250854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes,if you like it why not. Years are just a calendar thing to my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250849 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:42:38 +0000 Zaeobi 2250849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha I know what you mean - I think I have a 'chameleon' bust (it doesn't look big in some clothing styles, but it does in others) lol. </p> <p>In that case, I hope the pair you've ordered work out well for you - keep us posted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250844 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:13:14 +0000 Cardiff girl 2250844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zaeobi,thank you for commenting.It’s interesting that until l posted this l hadn’t thought about what makes dungarees wearable for some and not others.l hadn’t considered the dropped waist but you are right that dungarees are generally drop waisted. &nbsp;Ialso think having a large bust(which l don’t) can make the fit challenging.<div>Avecennia,your outfit sounds lovely!Do you have a photo?</div><div>Angie,you are right,Donna and Bonnie are leading the way in the dungaree wearing aren’t they.<br />RoseandJoan,yes l have ordered a pair!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250843 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:03:30 +0000 RoseandJoan 2250843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look arty, carefree and are absolutely age appropriate. I hope any doubts you have are gone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250838 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:59:21 +0000 Angie 2250838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>(I also call them dungarees)<b></b></p> <p><b>DonnaF,</b> you rock your dungarees too! SUPER cute.</p> <p><b>Cardiff girl</b>, between the fabulously inspiring&nbsp;<b>bonnie </b>and <b>DonnaF </b>- I hope to see your fun version soon </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250834 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:05:26 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2250834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Avicenna, that color story sounds lovely. Are your overalls the type with sleeves? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250831 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:28:48 +0000 avicennia 2250831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A blue pair of denim overalls with a v-neck, not bib, and no hardware, is my favorite wardrobe item. I wore them yesterday to work, to important meetings, with 2 inch wine colored pumps, a breton top, a blazer jacket and a silk scarf and I’m almost 50! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250829 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:01:50 +0000 Zaeobi 2250829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another 'dungarees' voter here (for the denim bib farmer style) - the mechanic's jumpsuit style are coveralls/ overalls to me. </p> <p>I think dungarees are timeless depending on how you style them - e.g. I'm seeing a lot of classic support acts, even in these inspo photos (like striped tops).</p> <p>If you're looking for conventional figure flattery, you could try rolling up the cuffs of dark wash, straight legged styles. Maybe unbuttoning one shoulder (for an asymmetrically dropped bib)? I unfortunately can't pull off dungarees myself though, due to the traditionally dropped waists (I need high waisted definition) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250827 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 12:02:05 +0000 Cardiff girl 2250827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz,thank you fellow gardener for your enabling comments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250826 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:59:28 +0000 Cardiff girl 2250826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie,thank you for the cheerleading and those inspirational older ladies sporting them with pride!<br />Bonnie and Donna F,l bow to you both as the dungaree queens!You both look amazing!What an inspiration you both are.<br />Jaime,thankyou.l must admit it didn’t even cross my mind that they would be called overalls because to me overalls are workwear and more like a boiler suit.l have expanded my American vocabulary now!<br />Jenni,yes you understand what l am talking about.l love the sound of your twelve year old self,she would be very fashionable now.<br />Bijou,thank you for the link.l think that’s decided it.After all if they are good enough for Cate who am l to argue! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250823 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:09:23 +0000 Bijou 2250823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are timeless and definitely suit a casual vibe. Cate Blanchett made hers look casually elegant!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3408341/Fashion-forward-Cate-Blanchett-sports-navy-dungarees-chunky-loafers-fly-Tokyo-Oscar-nomination.html">Cate Blanchett sports dungarees and loafers to fly into Tokyo after Oscar nomination | Daily Mail Online</a></p> <p>Personally they are not for me, mainly because I have jumpsuits and jeans, so this would take wears away from those for me - but I like the look.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250821 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:41:27 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2250821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Jaime—Donna &amp; Bonnie’s selfies are great! </p> <p>JenniNZ, where I’m from, what you refer to as an overall is called a coverall, or a jumpsuit. The many explanations online to straighten all this out are funny, because they all that their little corner of the world has standard usage. Reminds me of the time I tried to correct a guy for saying I could call him “on” a certain number. He may have called me an imperialist…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250820 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:20:37 +0000 Jenni NZ 2250820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, I love that I instantly knew what dungarees are! Former British colony… to me overalls have sleeves and are mainly that blue all-in-one outfit that the mechanic might wear when fixing your car!<br /> I can’t help though CG because I last wore anything like that in about 1973- they were short and called “hot pants” I believe. Shocking pink floral, I was 12 and loved them!<br /> Somehow anything like that just feels wrong for me I like people’s inspiration pics though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250814 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 02:36:36 +0000 Jaime 2250814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoa - case closed after the testimony from bonnie and DonnaF! My first thought was that I hope everyone realizes dungarees are overalls . (I am around enough Brits to know.) I have a specific memory of wearing them when I was a teen. I have not worn them since but would if the right pair came along. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250813 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:47:12 +0000 DonnaF 2250813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m in my late 60s and own the two pairs of overalls below. I must confess that I feel more comfortable psychologically in the black versus the blue, but that’s the case for all blue jeans for me. </p> <p>My oldest item of clothing is shortalls — (men’s) overalls that were cut off to shorts length. I’ve had them since I was a teenager and probably haven’t worn them in 50 years. That look, for me, is a bit too young. My 28 y.o. DD recently sported the look with a black turtleneck, black patterned tights, and tan booties. I am a bit embarrassed to say I could have copied the look (see below). Wish I could’ve taken a pic of her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250812 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:46:10 +0000 Angie 2250812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>bonnie,</b> you are best inspiration of all! AND I LOVE THE WHITE </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250807 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:09:06 +0000 Bonnie 2250807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I call them overalls, too, and I bought a pair last October and I love them and wear them often. Give them a try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250804 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:54:26 +0000 Angie 2250804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Cardiff Girl,</b> wear them with confidence, comfort and conviction. ABSOLUTELY. Some inspiration, perhaps:&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250803 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:42:02 +0000 Suz 2250803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what <b>Helena</b> said -- there is a lightness about you that could mesh well with these and I can also see them working extremely well for your gardening life even if you decide you don't want to wear them into town. I've been considering a pair for myself for that purpose.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dungarees-i-have-questions#post-2250792 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:12:20 +0000 Cardiff girl 2250792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kkards thank you .l will have a look at those links,l like Alyson .You have reminded me that l too have a much loved dungaree dress so maybe actual dungarees wouldn’t be too much of a leap. </p>