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Converses with tights?

28 replies

Letstrytohavesomefun13 · 04/10/2016 11:03

I like wearing shortish dresses with tights in Autumn/Winter but now struggling with footwear. Boots from last year look a bit bulky so wondering about wearing my Converses just not quite sure....

OP posts:
AndShesGone · 04/10/2016 11:08

Yes if 'kooky' looking. A big no if you're chubby and middle aged like me Grin I'd make that look very 'Lady in the Van'

AndShesGone · 04/10/2016 11:08

Yes if 'kooky' looking. A big no if you're chubby and middle aged like me Grin I'd make that look very 'Lady in the Van'

AndShesGone · 04/10/2016 11:08

Yes if 'kooky' looking. A big no if you're chubby and middle aged like me Grin I'd make that look very 'Lady in the Van'

AndShesGone · 04/10/2016 11:08

Yes if 'kooky' looking. A big no if you're chubby and middle aged like me Grin I'd make that look very 'Lady in the Van'

AndShesGone · 04/10/2016 11:08

Yes if 'kooky' looking. A big no if you're chubby and middle aged like me Grin I'd make that look very 'Lady in the Van'

AndShesGone · 04/10/2016 11:09

Yes if 'kooky' looking. A big no if you're chubby and middle aged like me Grin I'd make that look very 'Lady in the Van'

AndShesGone · 04/10/2016 11:09

Stupid bloody app with (500) failed to post error message Blush

Nabootique · 04/10/2016 11:10

I do it. I don't have Converse but other high tops. Depends on the dress of course, but generally it's a yes from me!

Runningupthathill82 · 04/10/2016 11:10

It's a no from me. Unless they're all-black Converse, in which case I still wouldn't, but I don't think they look too bad on others.

burnishedsilver · 04/10/2016 11:22

Yes if you're a teenager, otherwise no.

p0ppers · 04/10/2016 11:35

I also think tights and converse are a 'teenage' look.

rightknockered · 04/10/2016 12:56

I would. But then I wear black opaque tights with my Stans and I like it. No-one has laughed in my face

NantucketNightbird · 04/10/2016 13:03

I'm 31 and I wear converse (black and white not high top) with tights and dresses.

Lottapianos · 04/10/2016 13:38

Yes, totally fine OP. I wear dresses, pencil skirts and minis with hi-tops often. I'm 36, in case it makes a difference

I also wear boots with all of the above, and love the contrast of feminine dress / skirt with bulky boots

justafleshwound · 04/10/2016 13:39

I was thinking of doing just this for winter, but am reconsidering after reading the Lady in the Van comment, as that would be me (aged 52).

hollieberrie · 04/10/2016 14:26

My people Grin
This is my signature autumn and winter look except in snow or torrential rain. I am 37. I think it looks great and suits everyone. Will try to find some pinterest pics to share.

Nabootique · 04/10/2016 16:01

I think Lotta is me. I do high tops and also biker boots with floral dresses and pretty outfits.

Lottapianos · 04/10/2016 16:11

With all your skincare expertise Nabootique, I can only wish that I was you Wink

ItGoesWithoutSaying · 04/10/2016 16:13

I wear this sometimes. I am over 40. I do NOT look like the Lady in the Van!

I also wear Dr Martens with tights.

Nabootique · 04/10/2016 16:18

Lotta You flatter me Blush That's very kind x

Lottapianos · 04/10/2016 16:19

'I also wear Dr Martens with tights.'

Dear god, call the fashion police! Wink

Same here. Its possible to look perfectly fine and presentable while wearing boots and skirts, trainers and skirts, hi tops and skirts etc. Not at all 'Lady in the Van'-esque

rightknockered · 04/10/2016 16:41

I do drive a van on occasion, must admit

Judydreamsofhorses · 04/10/2016 18:54

I don't have Converse but wear black leather Stan Smiths and black suede Gazelles with tights and skirts/dresses.

Polkadot1974 · 04/10/2016 19:21

So what footwear should one wear? I saw a lady in a nice blue and yellow printed frock today. Thick shiny cotton type fabric with a bold print, fit and flare a bit but she had it with "thin" black tights and brown suede boots which didn't work but I find myself asking what would?

NantucketNightbird · 04/10/2016 19:26

I wear my docs with tights and all different dresses! Mine are velvet floral docs I have them in black and also burgundy