Anyone bought overalls?

[CoolHands]

Thinking I might like some overalls. Anyone bought any? I’m sort of thinking of construction type trousers / bib (? If that’s the right term - ie integrated front panel) with shoulder straps style. Like a German thing, rather than one full body overalls inc arms etc iykwim

[Smint]

For working on cars i'm still using the two full boiler suits i was issued some 25 years ago when working on car transporters, bib and brace type won't protect you when you're crawling about underneath.

Really heavy cotton, velcro front fastening instead of zip/buttons, no side pockets (slits to access your trouser pockets) and a velcro flapped top pocket, that company issued really good quality gear rather than the cheap tat so many companies issue now which fall apart.
Pockets arn't much use on overalls if you're working under cars unless they have velcro flaps, everything just slides out when on your back.
This weather i'm bk naked underneath, nothing untoward can be seen.

[TVR Sagaris]

The last one I bought was from Screwfix - they have a good selection and there seems to be a shop on every high street now so convenient.

[Krikkit]

Portwest do a huge range and available on Amazon with prime delivery

[Chlorothalonil]

Bought some cheap ones and they didn’t last long at all. Replaced with JCB overalls and they seem much more sturdy and better quality, and weren’t too dear.

[donkmeister]

I buy Dickies and find they wear well. I have both bib/braces and trousers.

Regardless of brand, from my experience:

1) For either, get the kneepad inserts.
2) Bib and brace gives you less movement than trousers so is less suitable for jobs with difficult access.
3) Bib and brace keeps your lower back warmer than trousers so you are less likely to aggravate it in cold weather
4) If you get the trousers, get an elasticated belt for them - this gives you better movement.

[Voldemort]

Have a look on Arco