Return of the 1970s fashion staple: Denim dungarees are BACK and Heidi Klum, Pixie Lott and Selena Gomez are among the latest stars to sport the denim disasters

The all-in-one outfit is making an unlikely comeback on the High Street
The revival has been led by celebrities including Alexa Chung
Fashion designers are reporting a surge in sales for dungarees in 2013

PUBLISHED: 13:55 EST, 28 April 2013 | UPDATED: 10:56 EST, 29 April 2013

Fashion trends come and go, and there are several that we’re thankful do indeed go.

But one of these, a wardrobe staple of the 1970s, is apparently making a comeback: the dungaree.

A revival led by celebrities including Alexa Chung and Kerry Katona has led to a surge in sales of the bib-and-brace overall, which was last popular in the early 1990s.

Celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Heidi Klum have been spotted wearing dungarees leading to a sales surge of the garment in High Street stores

Exposed: The 20-year-old singer tried in vain to cover up with a woolen scarf

Like a tomboy: Selena paired her boyish denim outfit with T-strap sandals and a designer tote

Selena Gomaz strolled to a Los Angeles studio last Friday in a pair of baggy dungarees that also boasted some definite side skin action

Online fashion retailer ASOS.com said dungarees – updated for the 21st century – are proving a hit this season.

Head of womenswear Rachel Morgans said: ‘All dungarees are performing well, from soft, tailored, jersey styles through to casual denims. Luxury fabrics and adaptations in shape have made them a fashion statement.’.

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Designer Stella McCartney has created a flared set and a shorts set for this season, both of which are said to be almost sold out.

Teen stars are also embracing the trend with singer Pixie Lott and Disney star, and Justin Beiber's on-off girlfriend Selena Gomez both wearing denim dungarees recently.

Miss Chung, who has been spotted in short and long dungarees, said recently: ‘You should have fun with fashion. I like to wear dungarees.’

Pixie Lott paired her roll-up dungarees with stylish red leather brogues and square handbag when she saw Rihanna at her gig in Kentish town during her 777 tour

Setting a trend: Alexa Chung has said people should have fun with fashion and that she 'liked' to wear dungarees

Back in Fashion: Alexa Chung has led a revival of dunagrees

But, as with the recent onesie craze, not everyone is a fan. Mail columnist Amanda Platell said dungarees are ‘the most hideous fashion item short of culottes ever to walk the streets’

Once predominantly worn as a practical item of clothing for mechanics, farmers and construction workers, who appreciated the loose fit and deep pockets, the dungaree made a brief comeback in the early 1990s when they were worn by Jennifer Aniston and Kylie Minogue.

The word ‘dungaree’ comes from the name for a coarse cloth made in the remote Indian village of Dongri.

Dungarees were once predominantly worn as a practical item of clothing for mechanics, farmers and construction workers

ASK THE EXPERTS: The dos and don'ts of dungarees

DOs

- Try shorts for summer worn with a Breton top and espadrilles for classic beach styling.

- OR, add a tailored blazer for a look that will work at night, too.

- Whether you’re wearing dungarees or their more feminine cousin, the pinafore, update the look with a smart heel.

- You can’t go wrong with a classic, full-length style. Everyone from Alexa Chung to Alessandra Ambrosio is wearing them long. Add a ¾ sleeve top, cuff the hems and wear with statement heels for a more modern style.

DON’Ts

- Avoid wearing long dungarees with lace-up boots; you’ll end up looking more 90s than now.

- Denim is clearly the way to go here. Velvet and loose fabrics can wind up looking like a sack.

- Stay away from belting short or long denim. It looks a bit frumpy.

By Dana Karlson, Fashion Editor at GlamourMagazine.co.uk

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Had mine on last Saturday night :)

- Kathleen , UK, 30/4/2013 22:06

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Hillbilly chic!

- say what? , uk, 30/4/2013 21:08

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Come on Eileen!

- Englandshark , London, 30/4/2013 20:38

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And not even a mention to the might Dexys Midnight Runners!

- Shoop , Here , 30/4/2013 20:11

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I wore overalls in the mid 90's

- mrsAYL , USA, 30/4/2013 14:58

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I personally LOVE this trend if it's worn right!

- Molly123 , Hertfordshire, 30/4/2013 14:46

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should only ever me worn by children under 3 years old!!!

- clairebear , London Uk, 30/4/2013 09:23

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Im not expecting to wear dungarees until i am retired and doing the garden. Even then i will be expecting the other half to shake his head in disgust!!

- missrkm , somewhere, 30/4/2013 08:06

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These are called overalls in America.

- Marcy , USA, 30/4/2013 04:23

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These are farmer's bib overalls. I do remember wearing them in the 70's and they were fun but for God's sake, please don't wear them with high heels. That is just so very wrong.

- Sam , Atlanta, 30/4/2013 01:55

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