Yes, Overalls Are Cool Again—Just Ask Alexa Chung, Hailey Bieber, and New Yorkers

Whether you peruse Alexa Chung's recent Instagram posts or scroll deep into the archives of her mid-2000s looks that changed the brain chemistry of everyone on Tumblr, overalls are a key item linked to her style. They've been a staple in the icon's closet, but the inclusion of the denim piece in her latest buzzy collab with Madewell—along with celebs like Hailey Bieber donning the style in the past year—has only proven that the casual silhouette is cool again.

Overalls are a little less indie sleaze like in Chung's wonder years and now feel more refined and clean-cut. Instead of Doc Martens and a flannel around the waist, it feels best to pair overalls with a long-length coat or blazer. It's all about elevated ease, and the outfits below exude the exact vibe in mention. While it may be a trending item now, it's hard to deny overalls' ability to transcend time. Just look at how Jennifer Anniston and Janet Jackson styled them in the '90s. It's a piece you'll keep for years to come and style in a myriad of ways. If you're ready to get yourself a pair, we've rounded up the best overalls, from classic no-fuss options styles to trendier versions for those looking to have a little fun. Keep scrolling to find your pick.

Hailey Bieber wearing long overalls, black slingback heels, and black long coat.

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Justin Bieber loves a pair of overalls, but we're very into how Hailey Bieber has decided to dress up the denim style. Maxi coats are a favorite of hers and add an element of elegance to contradict the casualness of the overalls. Perfect juxtaposition!

@raeannlangas wearing overalls and a long black coat in NYC.

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When Bieber is seen in an outfit formula, it's quick to gain popularity.

@chloemihailo wearing white overalls with white t-shirt and black loafers and taking a mirror selfie.

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Maybe your style is more about functionality or comfort, and that's where Chloe Mihailovich's outfit comes in. She stays true to the classic styling of overalls but elevates it with an all-white color scheme.

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Associate Fashion Editor
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.