Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Trend Alert: Shorts with Tights

Maybe it doesn't sound so appealing at first glance, but I am really loving the shorts with tights look and the "evening shorts." Its a great way to show off your legs without showing too much skin. You can find this look all over current fashion and celebrity magazines. Here is a sample...





Personally, I like the look of black or tweed shorts over tights.  I am just not a denim shorts gal...especially cut off denim.  Maybe it just reminds me of Daisy Duke or a high school car wash.

Some tips if you want to try this trend:  keep the shorts loose and the top blousey. Skin tight has no place in this trend or you will look like a hoochie or a tap dancer.  I also prefer a very dark opaque tight.

Now, this celebrity whom I am sure you know, did not follow the rules and looks like a hoochie tap dancer (and that is being very nice and generous.)



I gave this trend a try myself the other night on a Date Night with my husband.



He loved it.

I'm wearing:

Ella Moss Loretta Smocked Top
Black Tuxedo Shorts from Old Navy (last season)
Nine West Empryss Bootie
Hobo International Patent Clutch

Some short options...



Some blousey top options...




What do you think of short and tights?

Leave your comments below

6 comments:

  1. Michele - you look hot!! I love that look on you! I agree, not a big fan of the denim and tights, but the black looks great. You've inspired me to try it - think this will look good on short girls?

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  2. You look amazing!! Love the black short with the black tights. You might of even inspired me to try it! I couldn't do demin and tights though either!

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  3. Thanks Vinnie and Lisa! Glad you love the look too. I think it is really wearable.

    @V - I do think it will work for a gal of short stature (check out how PC I am with "short stature"). Monochromatic looks are lengthening so a black on black look will make legs look longer. Go for it!

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  4. I dig the tights and shorts look, but I am also a hose and shorts wearer myself.

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  5. Thanks for the comment Kevin. I am sure you look smashing in hose and tights. :)

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  6. Very nice look. I'm male and also wear Denim Shorts with Tights.

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