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Q: Why did the baby boom generation change the name waist overalls to jeans?
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What was the original name for jeans?

waist overalls


Is waist overalls the blue jeans original name?

yes it was


First jeans ever made?

No item of clothing is more American than the blue jeans invented in 1873 by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss. These two visionary immigrants, turned denim, thread and a little metal into the most popular clothing product in the world. Waist overalls, was the traditional name for work pants, which is what these first jeans were called. The word jeans became more popular around 1960 when the baby-boom generation adopted the term for its favorite type of pants, blue jeans.


What is a 30 waist in mens jeans in womens jeans?

Jr.size 7 or 9. It seems to change with the maker. Womens size 8.


Where can you find Blassport elastic waist jeans?

live in connecticut where can i find Blassports elastic waist jeans?


What are the jeans that go above your waste called?

Those are called high-waist jeans or high-rise jeans. Some jeans now have a tummy control panel as well, which is a little different from high-waist. High waist is a type of jean, while the tummy control panel is meant to slim the midsection. There are a variety of high-waist jeans.


When were jeans invented?

Levi Straus invented jeans in the 1850s during the gold rush so miners clothing would last longer.Levi Stauss invented jeans in 1849.1936 - Lout 2009OMG people jeans were invented by Jacob Davis (aka Jacob Youphes)and Levi Strauss in 1873!!!Them two visionary immigrants, turned denim, thread and a little metal into the most popular clothing product in the world. Waist overalls, was the traditional name for work pants, which is what these first jeans were called. The word jeans became more popular around 1960 when the baby-boom generation adopted the term for its favorite type of pants, blue jeans...


What would womens size 16 jeans be in mens jeans?

about a 38 waist


What is a 32 waist converted to in women's jeans?

A 32 waist is about a size 7 or 8


If wear a 32 waist in womens jeans what size jeans would you wear?

a 14


If you wear a size 1 in womens jeans what would be your waist size?

a 24 or 25


Where did wearing your jeans below your waist originate?

Jail