Jeans: they’re tight, constricting, and if you happen to be outside of the “average” proportions, they never fit right! As a declared pants hater, I am always looking for alternative ways to cover my lower half. One style that I’ve found the most versatile (I’ve avoided wearing pants all month thanks to it!) is the shorts + tights combo -- all the fun of a mini skirt with none of the hassle!
For those weekdays when I feel like showing a little leg, shorts + tights is a great look. Skirts feel a little too dressy for me to wear to class, especially when the girl next to you is still in her pajamas. And let's not forget the main the argument for choosing shorts over skirts is that you don't have to pay attention to that annoying rule about keeping your legs crossed.
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See how the shorts give her all the sex appeal of a mini skirt, but the vibe is more casual? I like styles like the one above with a wider leg: they make your legs look like they go on forever.
For a super polished look, pair them with flats and blazer.
Blair Waldorf rocks the school girl look.
To take the shorts/tights combo up a notch for a night wear, I wear them with thigh high boots or pumps.
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Since there's less fabric than pants (and they’re cheaper!), it's easy to experiment with funky patterns and fabrics. I am a big fan of velvet and leather.
Lauren Conrad, Nicole Richie, and Alexa Chung show us how it's done.
The multitude of tights patterns out there (see American Apparel for some ideas) will expand your outfit possibilities exponentially. With all of these options, who needs pants?
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