A Girls Best Friend: Overalls

The most worn item in my wardrobe so far this spring has been a pair of pleather overalls that I picked up from a sale rack at David Jones. It’s made me wonder why I haven’t invested in a pair in recent years being so versatile and perfect for any occasion. I honestly can’t remember the last time I wore a pair but if I had to guess I reckon around the age of 10. Overalls have come a long way since and the styles out there at the moment feel a lot more grown up – especially the black faux leather variety. During the day they’ve been a great option for running around town for meetings and doing errands with a nice blouse or shirt underneath. For an evening event they’re easily styled with a camisole and lots of fine jewellery. If black isn’t your thing then patterned, white or camel is always an option. If Alexa Chung wears them they must be cool right?!

Tips to creating your own look with overalls:

1. Wear stripes or a beautiful patterned shirt of any kind underneath, crop top with a cool necklace or scarf will also suffice.

2. Overalls don’t have to be black or faux leather – try denim, denim wash, camel (a MAJ colour right now!) or white.

3. Try an overall dress or pinafore instead – just as cute.

4. Wear with a cute turban in your hair, like one this from Cult Gaia.

5. If you choose a lighter material you can carry this trend through to summer with a bikini underneath – add a kimono over the top for cocktails by the beach.

Shop my look:

Overalls (Finders Keepers, similar here)

Top (Zara, similar here)

Heels (C/O – Mollini, here)

Watch (Michael Kors, similar here)

Bracelet (Links of London, here)

Photos: Helen-Jayne Driscoll from Boho Chic Blog.