Gardening Overalls – Review of the Best

Obviously you can wear just about anything when gardening. Yes even naked gardening is a thing. However, one of the things that are highly recommended is pockets. Not sure how that works with naked gardening. The best form of gardening attire in our humble opinion is gardening overalls. Flexible, durable and lots of room for bending and squatting make overalls the best choice for gardening. Below we will review some of the best womens overalls for gardening and even a few options for men.

The Best Women’s Gardening Overalls

Dickies Women’s Denim Bib Overall

Maintaining a garden requires a lot of work, and it can get a little dirty sometimes. So, check out these Women’s Denim Bib Overalls by Dickies. Dickies is one of the leading brands for workwear in the world and has been making quality products for almost 100 years now. 

Made from 100% cotton denim, and having super tough triple stitching, these overalls are extremely durable. They have a generous amount of fabric around the hips for a roomy fit, and straight legs that will fit over your work boots as well. 

These overalls are built for work and practicality. They have a super convenient and roomy bib pocket in the front to hold your important gardening tools. For bigger tools, it has hammer loops and multiple tool pockets in the sides as well. These overalls are available in 4 different colors. 

All in all, the Dickies Women’s Denim Bib Overalls are tough, reliable, and well-designed for gardening or any other kind of work while being stylish as well. 

Carhartt Womens Denim Overalls

Whether it is mud, dirt, grass stains, or paint, bring them on! These denim overalls can handle it all. The Carhartt women’s Denim Overalls are made from an interesting blend of materials, which makes them soft and comfortable while being tough and pliable as well. 

As far as the material is concerned, it is a blend of 77% Cotton, 21% Polyester, and 2% Spandex as well. This gives these overalls a rugged flex for comfortable movement. 

For carrying capacity, these overall have two from bib pockets, with multiple compartments and a secure zipper closure as well. For larger tools, these overalls also have two large lower-front pockets. 

These super comfortable overalls have adjustable suspenders, which help you get a perfect fit. They are machine washable and dryer safe. 

Dovetail Women’s Workwear Overall

If you are looking for a set of overalls that can work as hard as you do, then the Dovetail Women’s Workwear Overalls are an excellent option. Dovetail is a brand developed by gardeners, and their products are field and abrasion tested by tradeswomen to ensure practicality and durability. 

They have reinforced panels at high-stress parts like the knees, thighs, and rear cuff. Some of the extreme stress spots had also been riveted for added durability. 

These overalls are designed specifically for women, they have a mid-rise, contoured waist and make use of stretch fabrics to help with mobility and comfort. As far as materials are concerned, you can get these overalls with stretch denim or stretch canvas construction.

As far as utility is concerned, the overalls have a total of 13 functional pockets, including a front bib which has four pockets. 

Gardening Overalls Men’s

Berne Men’s Cobblestone Washed Bib Overall

Whether you are tending to your garden or doing a messy DIY project in your garage, The Berne Cobblestone Washed Bib Overalls are a perfect option. 

They have a tried and tested design made from super durable and heavy-duty 10oz Washed 100% cotton Denim with triple-stitched seams. Moreover, the overalls also have a reinforced brass fly zipper.  

The overalls feature a versatile bib pocket, with multiple compartments along with deep side utility pockets for bigger tools. It also has a hammer loop, reinforced back pockets, and additional thigh pockets as well to help you with all the tool storage that you need.

All in all, their overalls are very functional and practical, while being comfortable as well. 

Carhartt Men’s Relaxed Fit Duck Bib Overall 

Here is another great set of overalls for men. It is perfect for when you have got into difficult jobs during your garden maintenance and planting. 

The Carhartt Men’s Relaxed Fit Duck Bib Overalls are made from 100% imported cotton with multiple lines of sturdy stitching and riveted stress points as well. So, these overalls aren’t going to give up, and you can work as hard as you can. 

In terms of storage, they feature a convenient front bib pocket for your small tools and gardening accessories. The bib pocket has multiple small compartments, along with a dedicated zippered compartment for better organization. The overalls have deep side pockets, reinforced back pockets, and a hammer loop and thigh pocket on the right side leg. 

They have elastic suspenders to ensure a personalized fit, and double-layered openings on the knees for adding knee pads, and extra durability as well. 

The Carhartt Men’s Relaxed Fit Duck Bib Overalls are machine and dryer safe, so they are very easy to clean up as well. 

Dickies Men’s Bib Overall

Here is another high-quality product from Dickies, in the form of Men’s Bib Overall. Made from 100% Cotton denim, the overalls also feature super strong triple-stitched seams for added strength. 

The overalls feature a large bib pocket on the front with four compartments with a dedicated pencil division to help you carry all the gardening accessories you need on you. Moreover, the overalls also have a dedicated watch pocket, hammer loop, and two deep side pockets. 

They have a generous fit for added comfort, along with cross-over high-back adjustable shoulder straps for a better fit and weight distribution as well. The legs are wide enough to go over your work boots but aren’t so wide that the extra fabric gets in your way. 

Overall, the Dickies Men’s Bib Overalls are excellent for gardening, DIY projects, working on your project car, and a lot more. 

Women’s Coveralls

Dickies women’s Long Sleeve Cotton Twill Coverall

One of the best work apparel brands in the world is Dickies, and their  Long Sleeve Coveralls for women are an excellent product that you can use to keep your clothes clean and carry all of your tools when you are gardening. 

They are made from high-quality 100% imported cotton, with super durable stitching. They have a cinched elastic waistband in the back, along with a Box pleat for ease of movement. It also has two large and reinforced back pockets to store handy necessities while working in your garden. 

It has roomy side pockets and a couple of chest pockets as well so that you can put all your gardening gear on you when you need it. 

These comfortable coveralls have a regular fit, and straight leg design, that works perfectly with heavy working boots. They feature a button-down snap closure, which makes it very easy to put on and even undo buttons with heavy gardening gloves on. 

The Dickies women’s Long Sleeve Cotton Twill Coveralls are machine and dryer safe. 

Men’s Coveralls

Dickies Men’s Short-Sleeve Gardening Coverall

If you are looking for men’s coveralls, Dickies makes an excellent set of short sleeve coveralls for men as well. 

With a 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton construction, these overalls are comfortable while being super strong and rugged as well. They have a generous fit and added fabric in the shoulders and chest for a more relaxed fit. To keep them in place, these short-sleeve coveralls also feature an elastic waistband. 

They have two chest pockets with snaps and large refined back pockets for extra storage. The side pockets are made to be deep, and the left pocket is also secured with a button. The coveralls are available in nine different colors. 

The Dickies Men’s Short-Sleeve Coveralls are also machine and dryer safe. 

Gardening Overall Shorts

Dickies women’s Bib Shortall

In areas where the temperature can get really hot, you might want some gardening apparel that is sturdy and carries all of your gardening accessories while letting your legs breathe as well. 

So, check out the Dickies women’s Bib Shortalls, which are overalls but with short legs. Imported. Made from 100% cotton denim, these overalls are super durable and comfortable as well. You can also get them with sanded duck cotton fabric. 

The overalls have a Hook and Loop Enclosure, along with adjustable shoulder straps. They have a regular fit which allows you to move around easily and get your gardening chores done. 

The Dickies women’s Bib Shorts are machine and dryer safe. 

Duluth Gardening Overalls

Duluth Women’s Heirloom Gardening Bib Overalls

Lastly, if you are looking for a set of overalls that are ideal for working in the garden, while also being super chic and stylish as well, these colorful overalls from Duluth are great. 

They are made of DuluthFlex® ripstop fabric, which is a blend of 96% ripstop nylon and 4% spandex. It is comfortable while offering a flattering fit as well. 

These durable overalls feature Double-chapped legs for added protection, with double-layered knees which make the stress point more durable while allowing you to add knee pads as well. They feature elasticized straps with upgraded hardware that stay fastened without slipping off. 

As far as pockets are concerned, these overall have 12 functionals and practical pockets, including a front bib pocket with one big and three smaller compartments, the bid also has a dedicated zippered pocket.

They also have a cargo pocket on the right thigh, with a tickable flap, a left utility pocket, 2 side pockets, and 2 reinforced back pockets. They have a hammer loop, or pruner loop on the right side as well. 

12 pockets, including right thigh with tuckable flap, left thigh utility pockets, 2 back patch pockets, and pruner loop

The overalls are machine washable and dryer safe as well.

Gardening Overalls Wrap Up

As we mentioned above, the key is wearing something that is flexible so you have the freedom to move about your garden. Kneeling and squatting are pretty common. You’ll be getting your gardening overalls dirty. This means you will be washing them quit a bit. So you want to choose clothing that is durable. And last but not least, POCKETS!