I am definitely one of those people that are in the tights are not pants camp. But at the same time I love the whole drapey sweater and slim pants look.
I actually found these tights at Joe Fresh last year. But I put them back on the shelf to think about it and they were sold out when I went back later to get them. So when I found them again this year I picked up a pair right away.
You see unlike regular tights which are essentially stockings without feet these are thick; more like a pull on version of a stretchy pant.
So one of the keys to wearing stretchy pants is to layer over a longer tee and/or a drapey sweater. This cape sweater is also from Joe Fresh and is the perfect layer to keep these pants from looking like workout gear.
This was the outfit that I wore to Thanksgiving dinner at my sister-in-law’s on the weekend. It was so comfy and perfect for over indulging on Turkey, stuffing and pie. It would also be a fantastic outfit for travelling. The black pants look chic enough to pass for pants over tights but the pull on style is so comfy for a long flight. If I was taking off to somewhere warm I would layer a tee or a tank underneath the long sleeve tee I had on with the cape sweater. As it is getting cooler and cooler here I would be leary to wear just a tee under the sweater as it doesn’t really have sleeves. Also I would probably pair with some sort of flat instead of over the knee boots for travelling. So much easier for going through security.
Outfit Details: Cape sweater & tights Joe Fresh, tunic tee Micheal Stars, Darjeeling Scarf c/o Theodora & Callum, boots c/o ShoeMint, bag Mini Mac c/o eluxe
Find a cape sweater similar to the one above here:
Do you wear tights as pants? How do you style them when you do?
Maylana
Tuesday 22nd of October 2013
You styled this perfectly. Love, love your wrap. You looked so comfy yet stylish. You're right, it's the perfect attire to indulge in some Thanksgiving fare.
Jane the torontoShopoholic
Tuesday 22nd of October 2013
Thank You!
Anesha Sylvia
Monday 21st of October 2013
I love this drapey look. I'm looking for the perfect poncho/throw with semi sleeves. I'm definitely on the hunt. Also, I am obsessed with leggings! I love that you wore them. :)
Jane the torontoShopoholic
Monday 21st of October 2013
Thank you! This one from Joe comes in a few colours. Price is great too :)
Emma Finlayson
Wednesday 16th of October 2013
Awesome look and that scarf it incredible. I love the volume of it. I like big scarves!! xo Emma http://strollingthecityinheels.com
Jane the torontoShopoholic
Wednesday 16th of October 2013
Thank you Emma! I love big scarves too. These are great because you can tie them so many ways.
Mafalda
Wednesday 16th of October 2013
Great outfit, I love your scarf and boots! Mafalda ❤ www.mafaldadotzero.blogspot.fr
Jane the torontoShopoholic
Wednesday 16th of October 2013
Thank you Mafalda :)