I find weight on my neck and shoulders to be extremely unpleasant as a sensation so imma pass on that.
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It's generally less tiring on your body, especially your back, to carry weight lower.
Bending in general both bunches up material and stretches material. Wearing a onesie means every time you crouch down you risk a wedgie, which is not an issue when wearing pants.
Nude > pants > overalls
It’s generally less tiring on your body, especially your back, to carry weight lower.
This is correct, and for anyone looking for proof all you have to do is inspect a hiking backpack and note why they have sturdy waist straps -- to transfer the load from your shoulders to your hips. Your legs and hips are designed for supporting the rest of your body weight all day long. Your shoulders are not. If you put a heavy load on them full time (in this case, perhaps lots of stuff in your overalls pockets) you'll quickly find this out first hand. And furthermore, a constant load on your shoulders gets borne by the entirety of your spine.
I'd agree with you, for substantial weight
What I mean is, the weight of the clothes sit on your shoulders (which is a negligible amount), which i find much more comfortable than the weight on the hips (and the constriction required to keep pants from falling off).
Also, if you have a heavy tool like a cordless drill, you can hook them on overalls (to free up your hands) and the added weight won't pull them down, unlike pants
I feel the problem with pants isn't weight related, since that's honestly neglectable with clothing, but with how they put constricting pressure on your waist.
I loved it when I wore overalls at my old job, it felt like I was being naked, while also having soooo many pockets
Pants one or two waist sizes larger than you typically wear, with suspenders.
Yes, but... number 2?
Otherwise I tend to agree with you.
That's why you get the kind with a button-up butt-flap and always go commando.
I'd bet anyone who has ever them would agree with you.
Yeah people are here talking in theoreticals but they're literally worn for comfort. They keep you warmer in winter and allow airflow in summer. They are easy to wear with a toolbelt, back brace, or both. And generally, you only carry as much as you need to anyway - most people in the trades don't walk around with a ton of stuff on them, they carry a bag or a bucket to where they're working and go from there. Framers and roofers are pretty much the only exception.
Speaking as an electrician who used to frame and lives in the South. Overalls have a point.
worn for comfort. They keep you warmer in winter and allow airflow in summer
OK but could you tell us more details about that need for airflow in your pants?
To keep cool?
I have never found overalls that fit. I have a long torso and short legs. It's either a constant wedgie or pant legs that are way too long. So I have to disagree, which fits with the unpopular opinion theme I guess.
My grandpa was kinda fat and he loved to wear overalls.
i'm not a grandpa, but i'm definitely fat and i also love wearing overalls; obviously great minds think alike. lol
Hear no talk of comfort until the men wear skirts like the ancient kings.
I work from home, I haven't worn pants other than Thai fisherman wrap and tie pants in like 3y
Thai fisherman wrap and tie pants
Agreed these are awesome. Sometimes for meetings I've got to put on worse pants just so I don't get too comfortable though.
The weight of the material is supported by your shoulders, and not your hips,
Wtf man, are you wearing iron trousers?
I agree. Years back, when I was getting my CDL in the construction industry, my trainer recommended I get some overalls for comfort. I was in fairly good shape at the time, but man - the relief I felt from not having a belt digging into my gut while behind the wheel made it a lot easier to hop out of the cab and throw chain at a good pace, and I never had to worry about anything coming untucked. Was certainly a game changer.