ADORINGDRESSESAU - Tiistaina, 19.07.2016 klo 11:29
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As I reach for the matte black Wolfords, I realise they are just about the only trend from the 1980s that hasn’t made a comeback.
The eighties are back, especially with the age group that never had to wear it. Think Kim Kardashian in revolting double denim, the proliferation of fluoro, or the return of big shoulders, oversize jackets, white pumps, gold dresses, cuffed pants and glitzy sequins. It’s everywhere.
Sadly, black tights — about the only thing I like about that horrible decade — are nowhere to be seen. They’re always acceptable, they’re sometimes a necessity, but they are most definitely not “in”.
Thick tights: warm, comfortable and slimming. Photo: Getty
Most fashionistas prefer to be bare legged. And cold. Young girls wear them under cut off jeans shorts, sure. But in the late 80s, they were the bomb. Every woman wore them.
Black tights are such a wardrobe bonus – they’re warm, they make your legs look slimmer, they cover up all types of skin imperfections and your lack of a tan. They are snag resistant, and a cost-per-wear bargain. So of course they’re not “in”. Why would fashion be kind enough to be so practical?
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The 80s fashion comeback that has failed us
There is a distinct chill in the air in Sydney, and so a few days ago I decide it is finally time to wear tick tights beneath a knee-length skirt.image:Formal Gowns
As I reach for the matte black Wolfords, I realise they are just about the only trend from the 1980s that hasn’t made a comeback.
The eighties are back, especially with the age group that never had to wear it. Think Kim Kardashian in revolting double denim, the proliferation of fluoro, or the return of big shoulders, oversize jackets, white pumps, gold dresses, cuffed pants and glitzy sequins. It’s everywhere.
Sadly, black tights — about the only thing I like about that horrible decade — are nowhere to be seen. They’re always acceptable, they’re sometimes a necessity, but they are most definitely not “in”.
Thick tights: warm, comfortable and slimming. Photo: Getty
Most fashionistas prefer to be bare legged. And cold. Young girls wear them under cut off jeans shorts, sure. But in the late 80s, they were the bomb. Every woman wore them.
Black tights are such a wardrobe bonus – they’re warm, they make your legs look slimmer, they cover up all types of skin imperfections and your lack of a tan. They are snag resistant, and a cost-per-wear bargain. So of course they’re not “in”. Why would fashion be kind enough to be so practical?
See More:Semi Formal Gown
