Noate as a work garment and soon established itself in the collective imagination as the favorite piece of the outfit of all rebellious teenagers, the denim overalls in Spring-Summer 2023 from the streets it ends up straight on the catwalks. Older sister of the legendary jeans, today the eternal adolescent also rediscovers glamour.
And it gains an extra pinch of femininity, while retaining that unmistakable “tomboy” touch that has always distinguished it.
Where have we seen it
The father is the same Levi Strauss, although the dungaree is even older than denim pants. Resistant and practical, thanks to the wide cut of the trousers, the apron-like bib with braces and metal hooks, it has survived the passage of time unscathed: the demonstration, the Spring-Summer 2023 fashion shows, where on the Brandon Maxwell appeared in its most authentic version, oversized fit in faded jeans. A tribute to America, homeland of the fashion designer and NYFW. But also at the cinema of Hollywood: the striped denim overalls, the Charlie Chaplin outfit in Modern times (1936). But also that of the most emancipated divas, the so-called Hollywood overalls: Marilyn Monroe, Dorothy Mackaill, Julie Christie, Brigitte Bardot.
Even if it’s the 90s model worn by Rachel Greenplayed by Jennifer Aniston in the cult series Friends (1995), the one to which in 2023 all stylists look. The only difference, the length of the denim pants, which the waitress with a passion for fashion preferred short. In addition to the way to wear it, of course.
How to combine denim overalls in Spring-Summer 2023
The denim overalls are always the same, worn in the legendary Nineties, among others, even by the then very young Sandra Bullock And Julia Roberts. What changes, surprisingly, is the outfit itself: instead of the white laborer’s t-shirt, the stylists suggest the original combination with the elegant top or bodysuit evening, sparkling with crystals or sequins, with a deep V-neck or cut-out. Surprisingly girlie: a mix that Joey Potter in Dawson’s Creek (1999) probably would never have dared, but which Katie Holmes would certainly wear today. Solid black or embroidered as seen on the catwalk, or printed, to stand out even more by contrast, in pure cinematic and sensual style.
The layering of the season appears even more studied, examining the other styling details: first of all, the stratagem that most tomboys you can’t, to fold the bib back on itself instead of wearing the suspenders. Scanzoned with taste: as well as the high turn-up of denim trousers, a style trick already very popular in street style to wear baggy or boyfriend cut jeans. The shoes, an ankle boot with a slimming heel. A very stylish look: as a girl, not so anymore… “tomboy”.
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