Fashion trends often come back around, and we are seeing this happen right now with shorts worn over tights. This look was everywhere in the 2000s and is returning to our streets and social media feeds.
The 2000s heyday
In the early 2000s, wearing shorts over tights was very popular. Famous people such as Nicole Richie and the women from The Hills TV show often wore denim shorts over colourful tights. This style was part of the Y2K fashion scene, along with low-rise jeans and velour tracksuits. People liked the shorts and tights look because they could wear summer clothes even when the weather was cooler.
The benefits of the shorts-and-tights combination
This style has several good points. It keeps you warmer in cool weather without needing completely different clothes, and the layers create an interesting look while keeping you comfortable. You can also mix different colours and patterns of tights with your shorts to show your personal style.
Potential problems
There are also some downsides. The layers can sometimes make your waist and hips look bulky, and it can be hard to figure out what length of shorts works best with which tights. Going to the bathroom is also a bit more complicated with multiple layers. Some people think this look can seem too young or outdated if not worn carefully.
Seasonal versatility
The best thing about shorts and tights is that you can wear them in different seasons. They work really well in spring and autumn when the weather and temperatures change a lot. In early spring, thick tights with wool shorts keep you warm but still look right for the season; in autumn, leather shorts with textured or fishnet tights, which are available from companies such as www.bettertights.com/products/fishnet-tights, look stylish and can keep you warm. You can even wear this combination in winter if you use thermal tights under heavier shorts.
This mix of summer and winter clothes gives you more options all year round and helps you get more use out of your whole wardrobe.
