Did Selena Gomez Just Make Denim Overalls Cool Again?

Maria Ward
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Overalls—the utilitarian staple beloved by farmers, railroad conductors, and the occasional toddler—may not conjure up the most alluring mental image. But leave it to Selena Gomez to take the no-frills uniform and give it a makeover. When Gomez went for a stroll earlier today in Los Angeles, she put on a pair of vintage Wranglers and showed that the retro look may be primed for a chic comeback.

Creating a body-hugging line is tough for overalls, but the Wranglers did give Gomez a waist. The button-front closure, too, was reminiscent of the similarly appealing button-fly jeans, while the kicky flare hem gave off a clear ’70s vibe. The most crucial element was her skin-colored bodice top, which helped create a mashup of naughty and nice. As for accessories, a Louis Vuitton messenger bag and peep-toe sandals were all she needed to elevate her down-home denim.

See this week’s best dressed celebrities:

10 Best Dressed: Week of January 29, 2018

Who: Yara Shahidi What: Chanel Where: At the Chanel Haute Couture show, Paris When: January 23, 2018
Who: Yara Shahidi
What: Chanel
Where: At the Chanel Haute Couture show, Paris
When: January 23, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
Who: Sienna Miller What: Louis Vuitton, Alumnae shoes Where: At Teresa Tarmey’s at-home facial party, London When: January 25, 2018
Who: Sienna Miller
What: Louis Vuitton, Alumnae shoes
Where: At Teresa Tarmey’s at-home facial party, London
When: January 25, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
Who: Natalia Vodianova What: Ralph & Russo Where: At the Ralph & Russo couture show, Paris When: January 22, 2018
Who: Natalia Vodianova
What: Ralph & Russo
Where: At the Ralph & Russo couture show, Paris
When: January 22, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
Who: Olivia Palermo What: Valentino Where: At the Valentino Couture show, Paris When: January 24, 2018
Who: Olivia Palermo
What: Valentino
Where: At the Valentino Couture show, Paris
When: January 24, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
Who: Willow Smith What: Dior Where: At the Christian Dior couture show, Paris When: January 22, 2018
Who: Willow Smith
What: Dior
Where: At the Christian Dior couture show, Paris
When: January 22, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
Who: Isabelle Huppert What: Armani Where: At the Armani Privé show, Paris When: January 23, 2018
Who: Isabelle Huppert
What: Armani
Where: At the Armani Privé show, Paris
When: January 23, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
Who: Lorde What: Céline Where: At the MusiCares Person of the Year ceremony, New York City When: January 26, 2018
Who: Lorde
What: Céline
Where: At the MusiCares Person of the Year ceremony, New York City
When: January 26, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
Who: Diane Kruger What: Mugler Where: On the street, New York City When: January 25, 2018
Who: Diane Kruger
What: Mugler
Where: On the street, New York City
When: January 25, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
Who: Kendall Jenner What: John Galliano, Adidas shoes Where: At the Los Angeles Clippers game, Los Angeles When: January 24, 2018
Who: Kendall Jenner
What: John Galliano, Adidas shoes
Where: At the Los Angeles Clippers game, Los Angeles
When: January 24, 2018
Photo: Getty Images
Who: Emily Ratajkowski What: Yves Salomon, Prada bag, Aquazzura shoes Where: On the street, New York City When: January 24, 2018
Who: Emily Ratajkowski
What: Yves Salomon, Prada bag, Aquazzura shoes
Where: On the street, New York City
When: January 24, 2018
Photo: The Image Direct
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