In the colder months, the addition of leggings or tights made even the most immodest skirts seem day-appropriate. But now that the weather is warming up, what should one wear under this season's short shirtdresses, tunics, and floral dresses? I found my solution in American Apparel's nylon tricot floral lace cycle short ($34 Cdn). Made of sturdy stretchy material, these cycle shorts serve the same modesty-preserving purposes as leggings but are a much more summer-appropriate length. The lace trim makes them more interesting and feminine than run-of-the-mill spandex bike shorts--and just think how cute the touch of lace will be peeking out from underneath your vintage-inspired mini sundress!
I've become obsessed with bike shorts once summer hit back in the South. It's too hot for denim or tights, but a skirt or dress alone leaves my legs hot and sweaty... which is gross. Solution? Bike shorts!
ReplyDeleteI love the modesty factor under a shorter skirt for a night out dancing, moving things around at work, etc.
I just bought some all lace ones from ebay, will let you know how they work out!
ReplyDeleteThey look a little closer to underwear, than they do shorts. It must be the tightness and the lace.
ReplyDeleteThey look nice. Your next post should be you wearing them with a vintage dress.
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny how even the oddest of clothing items, like 80s bike shorts come back around again. Never say never when it comes to fashion! I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of these. I own a pair of lace ones from UO and they are just great.
ReplyDeleteIf it's peeking out from a dress guaranteed everyone will think it's Spanx!
ReplyDeleteI really like these, I can see them being easily paired with other items.
ReplyDeleteLace shorts are amazing to begin with, but bike shorts?! omgg. I want a pair. Definitely too much to wear a full out pair of lace shorts so the best would be biker shorts with some lace at the bottom.
ReplyDeleteLove the new look of the blog! It feels fresh. Sometimes it's nice to change things up :)
ReplyDeleteoh it is very cute. i would wear it under a long tee. perfect.
ReplyDeleteok these are awesome b/c i might actually wear them cycling with a longer baggish tank or top. tired of my short shorts climbing up when i'm going up hills!
ReplyDeletere: 80s haha. I was just feeling nostalgic and looked this up. That picture is hot!
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