Bib Overalls Are Not Just For Farmers



Posted: Monday, August 04, 2008

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Bib overalls have long been associated with farmers.  When most people think of bib overalls, they automatically form a mental picture of a weathered farmer wearing a flannel shirt and straw hat along with his overalls.  Bib overalls, when they first appeared on the fashion scene, were called slops.  Those who wore slops were seen as part of a certain social class in society.  At that time, bib overalls were made from a coarse (but durable) fabric, fit sloppily (thus the name slops), and were very uncomfortable to wear.  A stigma was attached to anyone seen wearing bib overalls at that time, which is said by some to be around the 18th century.

However, by the mid-1800's, the design of bib overalls changed a bit.  Darts and custom pockets were added to accommodate such items as watches, pens, and rulers.  As bib overalls gained popularity, the colors became standardized.  Railway workers wore denim bib overalls with pinstripes (usually with a hat made from the same fabric).  Painters were seen in white bib overalls and farmers wore blue or brown bib overalls.  Carpenters eventually began wearing bib overalls since they were durable and protected them while they worked.  During WWII, millions of women wore bib overalls while they worked in the factories.

Bib overalls are fashioned like a pair of trousers, but with the addition of suspenders that go over the shoulders to hold up the pants.  Bibs cover the midsection, legs, and chest, but not the arms.  Large pockets are ideal for carrying tools, a handkerchief, keys, or anything else one might need for the job.  Riveted pockets are typically included in the design, much like the pockets found on blue denim jeans.

However, farmers aren't the only ones who have been sporting these denim work clothes over the years.  Men and women of professions other than farming have, and do, wear bib overalls.  Factory workers, railroad workers, hunters, loggers, maintenance workers, mechanics, and construction workers can be found wearing bib overalls these days.  Today, women and men alike wear bib overalls to protect themselves from grease, paint, oil, and the like from reaching their skin directly.

Bib overalls have come a long way in their design.  They are now manufactured from blue bull denim or cotton (in several colors).  While bibs are still durable, they are now extremely comfortable as well.  Reinforced knees and additional stitching along the seams makes them virtually indestructible.  Bib overalls are actually favored by many because of the warmth they provide, especially around the midsection.  Once a warm shirt or sweatshirt is tucked inside the bibs, it stays and you have the ultimate protection against the elements.  Bib overalls are a good value for the money spent.  They're designed to be worn in rugged environments, so they can take a real beating for a long time and not wear out. 

At one time, bib overalls were considered a stigma.  Oddly, in today's society, hip-hop musicians, country singers, and others who are very well to do individuals wear bib overalls.  Bib overalls are favored too by women who are expecting a child given that they are roomy, especially around the midsection, and can be worn with several colors of shirts.  Bib overalls have definitely come a long way since the mid 18th century in design and popularity.
 
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» left by Bob Bloemink
from USA 1 year 136 days ago.
Yes, but now I started wearing my biboveralls 24/7 I enjoy them for their looks and comfort and wear my bibs with pride
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