Is the fabric opaque enough to wear alone, or should it be worn over a swimsuit? How does it look when wet?

The viscose-cotton weave is lightweight and may be semi-sheer, especially on the lighter color options. We recommend wearing it over a swimsuit for full coverage. When wet, the fabric becomes more translucent and clings to the body, so it's not designed to be worn alone in water.

What are the care instructions for this viscose-cotton weave? Can it be machine washed and dried?

For this viscose-cotton weave, we recommend hand washing in cold water or using a gentle machine cycle with similar colors. Do not tumble dry — lay flat to dry away from direct heat or sunlight, as high heat can cause shrinkage.

Billabong

String-Strap Cutoff Overalls

CA$39.95CA$70.00-43%

In Stock

These Billabong String-Strap Cutoff Overalls are one-piece short overalls made from a viscose-cotton weave. They feature thin adjustable tie straps with metal grommets, a front bib pocket, a 5-pocket design, and rolled cuffs. Designed for casual wear, they offer a lightweight, matte finish.

Material: viscose-cotton weave
Gender: female
Style: casual
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGE

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Specifications

Cutoff overalls with thin tie straps and a 5-pocket design, made from a viscose-cotton weave.

Material: viscose-cotton weave
Secondary: cotton
Style: casual
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear

Additional Attributes

thin tie straps
5-pocket design
viscose-cotton weave
cutoff style

Product Insights

The String-Strap Cutoff Overalls by Billabong are a semi-sheer, lightweight cover-up best layered over a swimsuit, with breathable cotton-viscose fabric that turns translucent when wet, offering adjustable thin tie straps for a custom fit, five functional pockets to reduce the need for a purse, and styling versatility from beach to street, though requiring cold water hand washing and no tumble drying to maintain drape and avoid shrinkage.

Verified claims

Opacity: Semi-sheer fabric, especially when wet; best layered over a swimsuit.
Wash & dry: Cold water hand wash or gentle cycle; no tumble dry.
Breathability: 60% cotton, 40% viscose: breathable, lightweight cover-up for swimsuits; turns translucent when wet.
Straps: Thin tie straps can be crisscrossed or knotted for a custom, ventilating fit.
Pockets: Five functional pockets reduce need for a purse, minimizing heat retention from bags.
Strap styling: Thin tie straps can be knotted in bows, left loose, or crisscrossed at the back.
Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry to maintain drape and avoid shrinkage.
Strap adjustability: Straps adjust to knotted, hanging, or crisscrossed modes for a custom fit.
Styling versatility: Adjustable straps, deep pockets, and lightweight fabric enable beach-to-street wear.

Product record

Title: String-Strap Cutoff Overalls
Brand: Billabong
Price: 70 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Styling cutoff overalls from beach to street

With a chest bib pocket plus four additional pockets, these overalls practically eliminate the need for a purse on beach days or errands—fashion guides cite the deep, functional pockets as a key shortall advantage, making the piece a hands-free, grab-and-go option for markets, festivals, or travel.
Unlike typical metal buckles, the thin tie straps enable multiple styling modes: knotted into bows at the shoulder for a feminine touch, left hanging loose for an undone surfer vibe, or crisscrossed at the back for a custom fit—this adjustability broadens the garment’s range from polished casual to beach-disheveled.
The 60% cotton/40% viscose composition gives these overalls a lighter, softer drape than rigid denim, which style guides explicitly recommend wearing directly over a swimsuit—the blend’s breathability keeps the layer from feeling stifling in humid beach conditions, unlike many heavier cover-ups.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Light beige short overalls with a front bib pocket, thin adjustable string straps attached through metal grommets, visible topstitching, and cuffed short hems. Fabric appears soft and woven with a matte finish.
SilhouetteOne-piece short overalls with a straight bib front and attached shorts with rolled cuffs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Front bib pocketSquare patch pocket centered on the bib with visible single-line topstitching and a shallow decorative V-shaped seam above it.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.33 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high)
Straps and hardwareThin fabric string straps looped through small round metal grommets at the bib corners; left strap is being held by the model.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Seams and stitch detailVisible topstitching along the bib edge, around the pocket, across the waist seam, and along the short legs and cuffs.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.30 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high)
Side openingsSlightly curved side openings at the waist seam where the shorts meet the bib, suggesting entry seams; edges are finished with stitching.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium)
Fabric appearanceMatte, lightweight woven fabric with soft drape and subtle texture; no visible sheen.
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the overalls against a plain white background; model poses holding one strap and wears sunglasses and hoop earrings. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
Shot compositionVertical studio frame cropped mid-thigh, centered subject with even white background.
Model poseModel facing forward, left hand raised holding the left strap, right arm relaxed at side; head tilted slightly.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.06 · w 0.68 · h 0.88 (high)
Accessories visibleDark slim oval sunglasses and medium hoop earrings on the model; rings on the model's right hand.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.68 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with faint shadows under the arms and between the legs; minimal specular highlights.
Colors
light beige· main fabric#DDC5B9
02: Product
Beige/tan cutoff short overalls viewed from the side, with low open sides, thin shoulder straps and a visible back pocket and short leg hem details.
SilhouetteShort, cutoff overall with loose-fitting shorts and a bib-less side profile showing a deep open side from underarm to hip.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.35 · w 0.55 · h 0.55 (high)
Fabric appearanceMatte woven fabric with a smooth, slightly structured drape and visible topstitching along seams and hems.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.50 · h 0.35 (high)
Shoulder strapsThin fabric shoulder straps that extend from the back over the shoulder; one strap appears to be tied or threaded at the side seam.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.25 · h 0.32 (medium)
Side openingDeep open side cut exposing the wearer's torso, with the shorts' waistband sitting low on the hip and inner side seam visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.42 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high)
Back pocket and hem detailVisible rear pocket on the shorts with topstitching and a short folded hem at the leg opening with a small stitched tab.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a seated model against a plain light background; soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing; a gingham bikini top is visible beneath the overalls.
Model poseSeated side profile with knees drawn up and arms wrapped around legs, showing the overalls from the lateral view.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.80 · h 0.90 (high)
Background and lightingUniform off-white studio background with soft, diffused lighting producing gentle shadows under the model.
Additional visible garmentGingham-patterned bikini or top in burgundy and white is worn under the overalls and is visible at the side and back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high)
Image croppingHead and hair of the model are fully visible near the top edge; legs extend to the right edge and are partially cropped by the image border.
Colors
light beige· main fabric (shorts and body)#DCBDAA
03: Product
Rear view of a light beige/tan short overall with narrow shoulder straps, visible center-back seam, two patch pockets on the back of the shorts, and rolled hems.
SilhouetteBack view of a one-piece short overall with a low square back bib that extends down to the waistline and shorts with rolled cuffs.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.76 (high)
Center back seamSingle vertical stitch seam runs down the middle of the bib and continues through the back to the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.62 (high)
Back bib top hardwareSmall rectangular metal detail or clasp centered at the top edge of the back bib.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.03 · h 0.02 (medium)
Shoulder strapsNarrow plain straps attach at the top corners of the bib and run over the shoulders; a second set of patterned thinner straps is visible beneath/alongside them.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high)
Patch pocketsTwo square patch pockets placed symmetrically on the back of the shorts, topstitched with visible seam lines.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Rolled hemBottom of the shorts show a rolled cuff turned up along the leg openings, with raw-edge appearance.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.76 · w 0.45 · h 0.14 (high)
Fabric and finishLightweight woven fabric with a matte finish and visible topstitching along seams and pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.24 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high)
Visible stitchingContrast-visible single-needle topstitching around bib, pockets, waist seam and hems.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.58 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows. Image framed mid-thigh; model wearing sunglasses and has curly hair covering part of upper back.
Shot compositionModel photographed from behind, framed approximately mid-thigh to above the head, centered in the image.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high)
Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
Model stylingModel has dark curly hair covering upper back and is wearing sunglasses seen in profile at the right edge of the head.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Image quality and cropSharp image with clear detail; lower thighs and hands are visible at bottom edge, slight crop at hands.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.70 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
light beige· main fabric#DBBEB1pale beige· thin shoulder strap (frontmost)#D49A74

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Q&A

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Is the fabric opaque enough to wear alone, or should it be worn over a swimsuit? How does it look when wet?: The viscose-cotton weave is lightweight and may be semi-sheer, especially on the lighter color options. We recommend wearing it over a swimsuit for full coverage. When wet, the fabric becomes more translucent and clings to the body, so it's not designed to be worn alone in water.
What are the care instructions for this viscose-cotton weave? Can it be machine washed and dried?: For this viscose-cotton weave, we recommend hand washing in cold water or using a gentle machine cycle with similar colors. Do not tumble dry — lay flat to dry away from direct heat or sunlight, as high heat can cause shrinkage.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/swimwear/beachwear/jumpsuits/string-strap-cutoff-overalls--22576-2612?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026