Comments on: Where can I find overalls that are shorts for men?

Question: Where can I find overalls that are shorts for men?

book — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:08:44 -0800

Where might I find a pair of overall shorts for men like the ones seen in Diane Arbus' Child with Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park photograph?

My 17-year-old nephew, who is in love with the photo, has been looking for a pair, and this would be the perfect birthday gift.

Here's an image of the photo.

By: junesix

junesix — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:20:01 -0800

I think what you're looking for is lederhosen. More pictures.

By: louche mustachio

louche mustachio — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:34:59 -0800

These folks can sell you some, or any of these places, or you can purchase a pair that hop around on their own. You can even get a pair that are an mp3 player.

By: PeterMcDermott

PeterMcDermott — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:07:42 -0800

Those shorts aren't lederhosen at all. They're simply shorts with braces attached to keep them up. Quite common for little kids in the 60's, but seldom seen today.

I suspect if you want a pair, you'd have to have them made to order somewhere. Find a local seamstress and talk to her.

By: Goofyy

Goofyy — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:59:10 -0800

Peter is right, those aren't lederhosen. (Which, by definition, are leather, as 'leder' is German for leather).

You could grab any pare of shorts for which you can easily find a fabric match, and just sew up some suspenders to attach. Of course, if you got a machine, you might as well sew the shorts themselves.

By: JJ86

JJ86 — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:20:44 -0800

Goodwill, scissors, sewing machine/needle.

By: doift

doift — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 06:35:04 -0800

Buy a pair of pants that will fit him relatively high on the waist, cut 'em off at the knee, use the cut-off part to make the straps. Effortless fabric match.