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History of Bib Overalls
« on: Aug 23rd, 2016, 12:33am » |
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The very first bib overalls, often referred to as slops, adidas superstar uk were created in the 1700s. They were reserved for the working man and were considered a symbol of low class. These overalls were not made of denim, but instead of a tough cloth. They were built for durability and not for comfort and were not even fitted particularly well. Men usually wore them over another pair of pants.
Customization
Since run of the mill slops were not ideal for most workers, customization came into play. This included pockets for all number of tools, including rulers and pens. The standard colors of white for painters, blue for farmers and pinstripes for railroad workers appeared around the 1850s, and manufacturers started making them out of denim, a hardy cotton fabric.
Women in Overalls
Overalls were not reserved solely for the working man. Women could be seen in bib overalls too by the 1900s. Actress Helen Holmes sported a pair in a silent film in 1914, and many will remember overalls-clad Rosie the Riveter on her "We can do it" posters during World War II. She represented the millions of overalls-wearing women in the wartime factories.
Children in Overalls
In the early 1900s, adidas superstar ii OshKosh B'Gosh began selling bib overalls in children's sizes so kids could dress like their dads. Once these kid-size overalls were featured in the Miles Kimball catalog, sales went through the roof. These OshKosh overalls are still a popular children's garment today.
Fashion Overalls
Overalls made the move out of the factory and onto the streets in the 1960s. More upscale retailers began producing them in high-end fabrics and a large number of colors. Plaid and patterned overalls also showed up in boutiques, and some bought overalls simply to show off the high-fashion labels. In the 1990s, many popular hip hop artists wore overalls with one strap unbuttoned, which started a trend that made its way through American high schools.
Skirted Overalls
In 2007, actress Cameron Diaz showed up on MTV's video countdown show, Total Request Live, wearing a pair of bib overalls with a skirt on the bottom. This shows that overalls are no longer seen as simply the working man's clothing. adidas ultra boost While they are still very popular with painters, farmers, mechanics and carpenters, they have come a long way from their original stigma.
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