I vividly remember a day back in high school when I wore tights under shorts to school. I had a favorite pair of jean shorts that I wore to pieces and wanted to keep wearing them even when the weather got too cold to go bare-legged. And so I donned on a pair of tights. I thought it looked cool when I tried it on at home, but it apparently was not so cool once I made it to school.
But now, several years later, it seems like tights under shorts are a fashion trend. And so despite my traumatic high school memories, I decided to try the look again. But this time with some tweed shorts. And while I think jeans shorts + tights is super awesome {maybe I’ll muster up the guts to try it again sometime!}, I feel like the tweed shorts are a better gateway outfit.
And so while I may have been ahead of my time in high school, hopefully I’m just on trend this time. 🙂
What do you all think of the shorts over tights look?
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Rinny says
I love it! Your legs look so long and lean Kileen! (haha that rhymed)
I've never tried the shorts and tights combo myself, but I love how it looks. I'll have to dig out my shorts from the back of my closet. I'm a bit envious that it's warm enough where you are to wear such a lightweight shirt out. It's been freezing on the East Coast lately!
Kileen says
oh thanks Rinny!! i think the black tights help in looking lean. that and i've been ramping up the number of miles of been running lately…
and it's been unusually warm this year — back up to barely 70 degrees today and super sunny! 🙂
Tinymum says
Love it! Tweed shorts and dark tights are so Fall appropriate! You look so pretty in that last photo too!
Frannie Pantz says
I totally did that too and got the same reaction. But then again, I got a reaction like that everyday in high school. I was a bit of an erratic dresser. I love this look though and I can't wait to give it another go. Thanks for the inspiration! You look great!
Kileen says
thanks Robin!
Jessy says
Kileen – seriously.. I'm pinning this outfit. LOVE! You already know I'm a fan of shorts+tights ; )
Kileen says
oh thank you so much, Jessy!
Natasha says
Gotta love those JS booties 🙂 too cute!
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cactusandcucumber says
i love shorts and tights combo for fall. love the color of the shirt. you look great.
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Graca Medeiros says
i think it's really cool 🙂
Muchloveilly says
the fuschia bag is the perfect touch – and i love styling tights and shorts. it's so fun!
Cecilia Oviedo says
I love shorts and tights! I'm very leg-shy so I never wear them bare leg but all about wearing tights, love your tweed shorts so classy!
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Embellishedbyjessica says
Girl!!! I know that feeling. I'm from the Carolinas, and there are many things I tried in high school that did not fly but in NYC are totally kosher. Just rock what you know works, even when you feel like a fish out of water, because you're fabulous!
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cute
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Chris says
I'm pretty sure you'll be on trend this time 😛
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Toni says
You look super cute.. I too love the shorts and tights combo… wish it were still that warm here in Chicago 🙁 to go without a coat.. but I don't stay out to long.. So I can get away with it 🙂
Dorien Dierickx says
You look great in these shorts with tights! You should definitely wear this more often!
Siena Style says
kileen, you look cute!!
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Juliette says
I love this outfit so much! Shorts and tights are my thing this fall.
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jodi says
that is so cute!! Have I mentioned that I'm pretty much totally jealous of your ability to wear heels? haha! I must have balance issues because I rarely get away with cute heels like those.
A. LaToya Charlton says
Super cute! I've never tried the shorts & tights combo but I'm dying to try them with a playsuit I got from Asos that I plan to wear during the holidays!
P.S You're adorable!
Kileen says
oh yes, tights with a playsuit would look fabulous!
Anikasmom says
Those shorts are REALLY great!
Vicky says
lol. Aren't you glad you are not in high school any more? Doing or wearing something different in HS requires a lot of courage, doesn't it? I love the shorts with tights look, and this tweed shorts is very cute. I remember last year I wanted to get a pair from Express but never made it, so I'm going to put it on my list of things to get this year – again. 🙂
You look so pretty, Kileen.
Kileen says
thanks so much, Vicky!! and i think these tweed shorts that I picked up from Express last year actually run a little smaller than the summer shorts in size 0 that I bought earlier this year…
Bre Clifford says
Ahh the sweet memories of school. I remember every time I would wear heels or a skirt or dress and people would always ask what occasion I was dressing up for. I'm glad you gave this look a try again I personally love the tight with shorts look and have done it often. Tweed shorts are the best this time of year.
Cheers,
Bre
Giuseppina says
I think it looks adorable!! Love it 🙂
Tara says
This is a look I can't seem to master…but you sure have….looks great Kileen!
GlamKitten88 says
I have always wanted to work this look, but I look so incredibly stupid when I try. Maybe there is something weird about my legs … Or maybe I am wearing the wrong shorts/tights. I don't know. I just can't pull it off. And I'm sad. You, however, you AMAZE BALLS.
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tessa says
love the shorts!
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Lyddiegal says
I totally resisted tights with shorts for quite some time, but tweed shorts were definitely the gateway. I mean, who wears tweed in the summer anyway, right?
Love the look, and the color of the blouse is gorgeous, and that bag…. love!
Kileen says
wow, thank you so much!! AMAZEBALLS so such a strong word. i'm flattered you think so! 🙂
Courtney says
I've always loved the shorts and tights combo! I think it looks great! Why do I never stumble across these cute shirts while browsing F21!? I guess you have to have a good eye 😀
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Kileen says
lol, i get lucky. 🙂
Jordan Michaels says
I really like that blouse. The shorts, too. The booties, too. Okay, I like the whole look. Nice!
Lǐwù (礼物) says
i love it! esp your shoes! fab!
Van @ The Clothes We Wear says
I love this, Kileen! So effortless. Good call on the minimal accessories–really makes the look sophisticated. Saving this look for when I'm in a rut.
Kileen says
yay, thanks so much!
Urban Jungle Fashion says
The F21 shirt and Jessica Simpson booties are my fave items of this look!