Overall Shorts for Women
Overall Shorts for Women style guide
The Overall Shorts for Women Edit
Overall shorts, or shortalls, are dungarees cut off above the knee: a bib front and adjustable straps attached to a pair of shorts. Browse 15 overall shorts for women here, mostly denim overall shorts in light to dark washes, from relaxed vintage shapes to fitted styles.
Shortalls versus denim shorts
The bib makes shortalls feel more like a complete outfit than a pair of shorts: you only need a top underneath. They also stay in place without a belt, which is handy for active days, gardening on the balcony or chasing kids around the park. On the other hand, you have to unclip the straps for bathroom breaks, so side buttons or a zip help on long festival days. If you love a 90s look, shortalls are the most nostalgic way to wear denim in summer.
Getting the bib and straps right
Adjust the straps so the bib sits at mid-chest and the shorts do not pull at the crotch. Crossed straps at the back are often adjustable through sliding buckles; buttoned versions are less flexible, so check the photos. A slightly roomy body looks relaxed and is cooler in hot weather; a fitted body looks neater with a bodysuit. On pairs with frayed or raw hems, a single cuff can neaten the leg line.
Styling ideas from beach to market
Wear denim shortalls over a bandeau or bathers top for a day at the beach, with a striped tee and white sneakers for a Saturday market, or with a cropped knit and ankle boots when evenings cool down. We sorted this small group personally and left out workwear bib shorts, so every pair here is a fashion style.
Overall Shorts for Women FAQs
What are shortalls?
Shortalls are overalls with shorts instead of full-length legs, sometimes called short dungarees or bib shorts.
What should I wear under overall shorts?
A fitted tee, a tank, a bodysuit or a bandeau. Choose something close-fitting so the bib lies flat.
How do I choose the right size in denim overall shorts?
Size by your hips and the length of your torso. If you have a long body, look for longer straps or adjustable buckles so the bib does not pull down.
Are overall shorts good for summer?
Yes. They let air in around the arms and legs and need only one light layer underneath, which suits hot Australian days.
Can I return them if they do not suit me?
You can return them within 60 days.