7 Casual Ways to Wear This Denim Staple

As stylish adult women, we’ve already established that yes, you can wear overalls. Outfits with overall shorts, however, might need some extra convincing.  We get it—wearing a piece reminiscent of your childhood days may seem a little odd at the first thought, but when worn right, the look might surprise you.

If you’ve already recovered from wearing one too many dungarees in your single-digit years and are ready to bring the look back for the warm weather months, there are plenty of ways to sport the denim staple. However, if you aren’t entirely sure where to start, we rounded up our favorite outfits worn by some of the most fashionable ladies out there.  

Whether you style it with a striped tee or a printed long sleeved shirt, these casual looks will spark some wardrobe inspiration to get you going. You’ll find that not only are these outfits simple to recreate, but they’ll get the ball going for you to create your own unique looks, too. Check them out now.

A striped tee with a pair of white dungarees will look so great. Accentuate your waist with a tied sweater as well as ensure you have an extra layer one you.

Want a more boho-inspired take with your overalls? A animal print poncho will keep you feeling comfortable while also adding a chic element to the casual piece.

Opt for a pair of overalls that fall outside of the traditional staple, whether that's with colored denim or material other than denim for an updated ensemble.

Nothing says "ready for summer" like a pair of overall shorts worn over a tank top. Wear yours with a pair of sneakers and ankle socks to finish off the look.

Create a contrast with your white overall shorts and wear a dark long sleeve shirt underneath. Make that the main focus of your look by keeping your accessories simple.

Dress up your overall shorts with a printed long-sleeve mock turtleneck for a chic look for summer that gives you a good amount of coverage.

When you just want a simple look for summer, wear your overalls over a cotton camisole. Keep the look interesting by wearing one of your straps unbuttoned for that chic, undone look.

With these overall shorts, you'll master the casual-cool summer trend everyone wants in a cinch.