I normally live by my stylist sister’s motto of “if I wore the trend the first time around, I probably shouldn’t the second time around!” I felt the same way when I saw that overalls were making a comeback this season.
It brought me back to the days when we emulated the style of TLC and wore them three sizes too big with one strap down and an equally baggy t-shirt probably with some Looney Tunes character on it. What were we thinking?
It also brought me back to my OshKosh-B’gosh days when I had a pink corduroy pair and a doll with the same pair to match. I didn’t want to feel like I was reliving either period of my youth when I saw this trend hitting the streets this spring.
I had these thoughts until Mavi sent me their lookbook and spotted a pair of overalls that actually looked good and made me forget about the first couple of times I wore this trend. How could something that made me cringe look so cute?
photos by Renata
C & C California top // Mavi overalls (c/o) // Alexander Wang bag (c/o) // Tracy Reese shoes (similar) // Zara jacket // Karen Walker sunglasses // Gorjana hanger necklace (c/o) and rings // etc… custom long necklace and bracelets // E.Kammeyer leather bracelet (c/o) // Stella & Dot bracelet
These are 5 ways to wear overalls without feeling like a kid:
1. Look for a slimmer cut with a skinnier leg, which is more flattering.
2. Cuff them and show off a little ankle so they don’t make you appear shorter.
3. Elongate with a little heel.
4. Keep it simple, like with a basic tee.
5. Top it off with a sophisticated blazer or leather jacket