Definitions
- A loose-fitting garment worn over clothes to protect them from dirt or paint. - A type of shirt or tunic with a gathered waist and cuffs, often worn by artists or craftsmen. - A protective garment worn in medical or laboratory settings to prevent contamination.
- A type of workwear consisting of trousers with a bib and shoulder straps, often worn in manual labor jobs. - A garment worn over other clothes for protection, similar to a smock. - A term used to describe something that includes everything or is all-encompassing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are garments worn over other clothes for protection.
- 2Both can be used in manual labor or artistic settings.
- 3Both have a loose fit to allow for movement.
- 4Both can be made from durable materials to withstand wear and tear.
- 5Both can be used to prevent contamination in certain settings.
What is the difference?
- 1Design: Smocks typically have a looser fit and may have gathered waistbands or cuffs, while overalls have a bib and shoulder straps.
- 2Function: Smocks are often used in artistic or medical settings, while overalls are more commonly associated with manual labor jobs.
- 3Coverage: Overalls provide more coverage than smocks, as they cover both the upper and lower body.
- 4Materials: Overalls are often made from heavier, more durable materials than smocks to withstand harsher conditions.
- 5Connotation: Smocks are often associated with artistic or creative professions, while overalls are associated with manual labor and blue-collar work.
Remember this!
Smock and overall are both garments worn over other clothes for protection, but they differ in design, function, coverage, materials, and connotation. Smocks are often used in artistic or medical settings and have a looser fit with gathered waistbands or cuffs. Overalls are more commonly associated with manual labor jobs and have a bib and shoulder straps, providing more coverage and made from heavier, more durable materials.
