The weight of the material is supported by your shoulders, and not your hips, which is far more comfortable in general

In addition to having more room for pockets, overalls can carry heavier things without falling down, nor need for a belt

Since the weight of the material is carried at the shoulders, bending down at the waist is easier and less restricted. The waistband no longer needs to be tight, since it no longer serves a functional purpose

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    27 days ago

    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

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      27 days ago

      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.

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      27 days ago

      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