Shorts with Tights --- yay or nay?

#32
I actually love this look. Not that I could pull it off, but NO not with denim shorts. ever.
This needs to be with a heavy weight fabric like wool or some such... it's such a UK thing!! And you need long slim legs to be able to do it...
 
#35
I've always done this...and mostly for work too, in the fall and winter. With mainly black, opaque tights, sometimes patterned black ones (nicely patterned and a little sheer) - wish I could post a pic... I agree with not pairing the tights with denim. My shorts were/are always dressy or business-casual and worn with boots, booties, heels, wedges, and flats. I just love this look. I don't see a problem especially if you can pull it off. The only thing people ever questioned me was whether my legs were cold, but I would tell them that dress pants aren't always made with thick material, so, it doesn't matter.
 
#36
This look is so common here (Spain and Italy) that I honestly did not suspect that it could be a No for many ladies. We often team it with thicker fabric like wool and also with interesting texture like twead, leather. I had great fun wearing this look last year and can't wait for cooler days to arrive. Also, older women wear this look here, often with statement jewelry and accessories. I do agree that it is possible to look very young when not done right.
 
#37
I like the winter version (warm tweed / leather shorts with opaque tights). I don't wear it though, I prefer skirts :smile: And I also like denim shorts with black polka dot / tiny heart pattern tights, I've seen a lot of cute combinations on bloggers :yes: But I think it's mostly suitable for young girls and casual looks, not for mature women.
 
#39
I like it with the winter woolen type shorts and not too short with sweaters or dolman sleeve tees.

I feel it's a little too edgy for where I live tho. Camo and pjs are common here. 🙈
 
#40
I can see shorts with tights as a winter look, like with wool and play on texture, but it is done wrong so many times. Don't think I've seen it done correctly in real life yet.
 
#41
MargaretofAnjou said:
Maybe it's the Californian in me, but I equate shorts with weather warm enough to wear bare legs. If one needs tights, why not wear a skirt or dress? It seems to be more acceptable in Europe, and I've seen a few women wear them in Chicago, but I'm not a fan of the look at all for any age.
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I agree - I live in Sunny Queensland Australia and the only people that wear this look here are the tourist from Asia - they look cute as they are petite and can pull it off, but local Australian girls - it looks absurd.
 
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