Fashion

Coveralls (boilersuits), certainly in England seem out of vogue at the moment.
There was a time when you could pop along to Halfords, or Wicks stores, and be greeted by a nice young chap, dressed in a coverall. I remember spending many a happy hour, browsing around.

In terms of fashion, I hear that in 2000, they are "in", so, that's your excuse to wear them out.
I remember, when they were "in" during the 80's. All you had to do is buy a baggy pair, and wear a thick belt, everyone was doing it.
Alternatively, you could have gone along to an army surplus store and bought a flightsuit.

Good places to see guys in coveralls

England

• Road workers, although a lot of them just wear hi-vis jackets or waistcoats.
• BT Engineers, although again, it's difficult to find them in their grey coveralls.
• Water/Sewer workers
• The Avonmouth Bridge is crawling with workman at the moment and
  hopfully until 2002!
• Kent fire brigade, use a one piece fire fighting suit.
• Ambulance and paramedics, sadly not in London at the moment.
• Lord Mayors Show, only once a year, but a great chance to see loads of coveralls.
• Jubilee Line Construction Workers.
• Motor Mechanics in your local garage

Rest of the World

• Finland, all the students wear overalls in the universities. The 1st of May "Vappu", is the best time, when there is a big May day celebration.
• Victoria-Australia, rescue workers wear orange coveralls.
• USA - worn by Abulance workers

 
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