Wide leg denim overalls with pleats!

If you ended up here from a Google search looking for a decent pair of denim overalls, pull up a chair. I spent a long time hunting for an option that doesn't make me look like a toddler painting a fence. This video walks through a pleated wide-leg style that actually resembles intentional adult clothing. My honest verdict is that they are structurally brilliant. They drape beautifully at the ankle and give your torso room to breathe.

The only part of the video you really need to pay attention to is when I lean right into the lens to show the side waistline. Most rigid denim overalls force you to hold your breath when you sit down. These have a hidden stretchy panel right at the hips. It is exactly the kind of clever clothing engineering I appreciate. You can actually bend down to pick up dropped pens or sit comfortably at a desk for hours. The fabric forgives you for having a normal human body.

This clip did not exactly break the internet. It got a couple hundred views since I posted it right in the middle of July. People were obviously searching for lightweight linen instead of full-body denim. However, the viewers who did stick around were entirely focused on that stretchy side panel. If you are getting your closet ready for cooler temperatures, I highly recommend grabbing these. Just make sure to wash them inside out so those front pleats stay perfectly crisp.