FASHION ABROAD: VIVA LA TIGHTS

By Sheri Bhirdo Who says tights should only be worn with dresses and skirts? Christina Jones, a junior broadcast journalism major, says that she has been inspired by the tights trend while abroad in London. “I’ve seen a lot of girls wearing all types of tights here with shorts. I love the trend because you can mix and match. It really changes up an outfit.”

Tights are also a great way to add more options to your wardrobe during these cold winter months when staying warm is a must but wanting to look cute is just as important. Christina’s simple outfit, a white lace top from American Apparel worn with a simple jean short (also from American Apparel), is instantly transformed into something funky, fun, and worthy for a night on the town. All by simply adding a pair of patterned tights, these being from London's major department store: Primark.

However, you don’t need to be abroad in the UK or Europe to follow the tights trend. It seems that many stores are now starting to carry a wide variety of funky tights, in all different kinds of colors and patterns; one popular brand being House of Holland, whose biggest customers include singers like Rihanna and Jessie J.

Whether you want to throw on some fun tights just to keep warm or enhance your outfit, it’s a no-brainer that this trend is definitely a ‘do’ that turns any ordinary outfit into an extraordinary fashion statement.