long johns

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This time period also brought the introduction of union suits—predecessors of long johns and onesies—to meet the needs of both men and women.

From National Geographic • Jan. 9, 2024

He and his cartoon avatar dressed in red long johns and a Napoleon bicorne hat.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023

“It’s such an Alaskan thing to do, is let your friends know what gear they need for the day. So I knew I needed to wear my long johns, thanks to Sarah’s text.”

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2022

“I’ve got my long johns and it’s going to be epic,” she says.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2021

I discovered myself in the first one I opened—a picture of Kevin and me when we were little, sitting in our long johns on the couch.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings