Denim overalls have been creeping to the forefront in the past few months.

Yes, the denim onesie that only seemingly works on a handful of people—models and 1993-era Olsen twins—are making a comeback. We can thank magazines, fashion sites, runways and mostly celebrities for this resurgence.

This trend peaked in the second half of the 1970s and in the late 1990s. The earliest use of the word overalls is in 1776 when referring to the "uniform regulations of various American militia units," notes The New York Daily News.

What's different about overalls this time around? Women, such as Diane Kruger, Julianne Hough and Alessandra Ambrosio, are wearing them tighter than before. They are also a bit more dressed up, while still maintaining that casual feel.

And they are definitely sexier for celebrities.

Kruger wore a white lace shirt beneath hers and cap-toe flats. Hough wore a black midriff baring top and animal print shoes. Ambrosio's take was less revealing, and she was the most dressed down in sneakers.

There was also Elisabeth Moss' New York Magazine cover that had her wearing overalls with nothing underneath.

The runway is where the rules, as always, are completely different.

Models who strut down the catwalk in overalls are wearing loose-fitted versions. Instead, the looks are much more styled. There are more accessories and layers, and a heel is not out of the question. So it's more of quiet, almost elegant sexy that comes across the fashion crowd.

Then again, you might think an adult unironically wearing overalls is a joke. Either way, this is likely to be a short-lived trend, and it's definitely not the worst trend to exist. Remember drop crotch pants or dressed-up sweats?