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Spring is officially here, but for those of us up north, it’s still pretty darn cold! It’s like we’re being taunted–cute summer dresses in the shops, bright colors are everywhere, but you’re still stuck in your winter wear. What to do?
Get yourself some tights!
Basic black tights (I usually get mine at Target) are perfect for wearing under those frilly summer dresses–just add a cute cardigan to keep your top half warm as well.
But tights don’t just come in black anymore–you can find a whole range of crazy colors (and patterns) at places like American Apparel, H&M and Urban Outfitters. Brightly colored tights look great peaking out from under your drab winter coat, or paired with your usual basic black/grey/brown winter dresses and sweaters.
So you don’t have to wait to buy that new flower-print halter dress you’ve been eying…just make sure to grab a pair of tights on your way to the register!
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I am somewhat mixed on tights.
I like the look (sometimes, see below), but they can be uncomfortable too, which leaves you feeling like a mermaid caught in a stretchy fishing net.
A pro though with tights, is if you haven’t waited too long (and you just have stuble) you don’t have to shave (if you are in a hurry or just lazy/procrastinating). Also, like the article says, they keep you warmer. Yet another point for tights.
I really like the look of black or white tights with chuncky heeled Mary Janes or ankle boots, under little mod 60’s-70’s dress (not tent-preggo dresses, unless of course you are pregnant), but I’m not sure how I feel about colored tights.
I’ve seen blue or red tights look really cute under a mod-inspired sheath dress(without being over-the-top, like a poor/tacky man’s Agent 99 or Twiggy).
Then again, I have seen them over done (white eyeliner, headbands, disc earrings, & gogo boots galore!), or just paired with the wrong thing which made the people look like a neon hobo-clowns, flamboyant Peter Pan, 80’s aerobic fashinistas, or a bad artistic interpretation of a smurf.
So if you’re going to wear them, choose wisely…and comfortable~ (no one wants to see you pick that weggie~!) =p
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