From iconic factory girl Rosie the Riveter's 'We can do it' coveralls to the 2nd wave feminists' badass denim bibs; no item of clothing is as practical as it is symbolic - and sexy, if we may add! - as dungarees. A woman wearing them is ready for action. She's ready to grow her own Garden of Eden. And she's not afraid to get her hands dirty while doing so. Created for farmers in 1853 by Levi Strauss, the super practical garment - durable, sturdy, easy to slip on and off - became the outfit of choice for women joining the work forces during the World war. Holding on to their new-found independence afterwards, women also held on to their kickass dungarees, even turning them into a symbol of feminism during the 60s and 70s. One of its most beloved features? The multitude of pockets, traditionally seen as unnecessary for women. And now we, a new generation of avid 'gardenistas', use those same pockets to stash our seeds and shears, keeping our hands free to create the gardens of our dreams. And believe us, squatting amongst the budding greens, digging in the soil, we feel as sensual in our dungarees as in our slinky satin nightgowns. Because we're flourishing, feminine feminist style.

"A garden is the best alternative therapy."
- Germaine Greer