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This going out short playsuit with tights?

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JesusTapdancingChrist · 05/12/2017 15:15

I bought this today for the Xmas party season and I love it. It's super flattering and very Studio 54 😀. It's a lovely bronze colour irl as well.

My issue is tights. There's no way I can do bare legs with it. Are tights with a playsuit ok? Would opaques be best?

My first thought was something a bit funkier like these spotty fishnets? Or I have the stripe top ones as well?

My style is quite quirky/alternative so I'm game for anything you can suggest really.

Shoes will be a chunky ankle boot of some kind with a heel.

Thank you!

This going out short playsuit with tights?
This going out short playsuit with tights?
This going out short playsuit with tights?
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AnnaAlyce · 05/12/2017 16:07

I'd probably wear it with flesh coloured tights with a bit of a shimmer to them. It's a gorgeous play suit, where was it from?

Apileofballyhoo · 05/12/2017 16:12

Not opaques, I think they'd look wrong. Some form of barely theres I think, but fishnets might work in a funky way.

Freetodowhatiwant · 05/12/2017 16:21

Oh I love that! Where did you get it from? Please say!

I would wear it with black opaques depending on the length of the shorts. If very short - black opaques, this would look pretty funky with black heels too and maybe a black chunky bangle. If they are just short then nudes or sparkly tights. I also love nude fish nets - you look like you're in nudes until close up.

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JesusTapdancingChrist · 05/12/2017 16:23

Thanks everyone.

The playsuit is from Primark!!

The words 'flesh coloured tights' strike fear into me 😁 but I get what you mean. Will have a Google now.

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ememem84 · 05/12/2017 16:25

Primark?! That is from primark?

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JesusTapdancingChrist · 05/12/2017 16:28

Oh booooo ememem ☹️

It was £13 as well.

I'm only 5'3 so the shorts are not too short on me. Think the spotty fishnets could work well but will look for a shimmery alternative now. I'm quite pale so not sure how my legs would look in anything nude 😐.

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StorminaBcup · 05/12/2017 16:29

I’d go fishnets if that’s your style - you’ll pull it off. It reminds me of an Alison Goldfrapp outfit (in a good way!)

Freetodowhatiwant · 05/12/2017 16:29

I'm heading right down to Primark tomorrow to try that on. Thanks!

Nude tights are actually pretty trendy right now believe it or not. I see a lot of 'the young folk' out in London in them these days. It's a jump for us who are used to them being a bit old lady but that's why I go for the nude fish nets.

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JesusTapdancingChrist · 05/12/2017 16:30

Oooh yeah that's a definite good thing Storm. She's a style crush of mine 😍😍.

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QueenOfTheAndals · 05/12/2017 16:31

If you're going the nude tights route then it's best to pay a little more and seek out ones that actually match your skin tone. Falke's Shelina tights are excellent and come in an open-toe version too.

franktheskank · 05/12/2017 16:34

Black opaque s would look good with black ankle boots I think. No one wears flesh coloured tights anymore 😂

FergalBurgal · 05/12/2017 16:54

I'd go for opaques. But I always wear opaques. Fishnets would look cool but make me feel chilly on your behalf.
Flesh coloured scare me too. American tan? Grin

PhatSlag · 05/12/2017 18:18

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs is your friend here and then you won’t need tights.

ferrier · 05/12/2017 18:26

I like the spotty fishnetty ones. I think the style matches the playsuit better ie a little on the flamboyant side. I hope that's what you're aiming for!

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JesusTapdancingChrist · 05/12/2017 19:59

ferrier flamboyant probably sums it up, yeah 💃😂.

Will try it on tomorrow with tights options and see how they look.

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specialsubject · 05/12/2017 20:43

Make sure the toilet door locks because i can see a practicality issue....

ememem84 · 05/12/2017 22:03

But I want it!!!!

I’m 5’10. That’d probably be too sbort on me.

hugoagogo · 05/12/2017 22:06

Imagine having to nip to the loo after a few drinkies in that playsuit/tights combo!!!Shock

NC4now · 05/12/2017 22:08

I love it! I’d go for black tights. Sheer would look good.

KnobJockey · 05/12/2017 23:24

Love that! What a great find. Did anybody use to watch That 70s Show? Looks like a Laurie outfit.

You could totally get away with black opaques IMO. Or- maybe a bit too out there but...over the knee boots? If it's not too short on you?

What's the fit like on it? I want to go try it on now, but I know I'll be disappointed as I've got a long body, so unless playsuits are extra drapey I get the dreaded camel toe ☹️

fancyKnickers · 06/12/2017 05:42

Love that. It wasn't in my Primark a couple of days ago...

I think it would work well with many tights options. What footwear are you going for?

KatharinaRosalie · 06/12/2017 06:37

I think the playsuit itself is so striking that patterned tights would be an overkill. I would go for black opaques. I could not do bare legs for Xmas parties (unless in Australia of course)

teaandcakeat8 · 06/12/2017 06:49

I have the same for my Christmas party!!

I don't think tights work though. I'm going with bare legs but with my leather jacket...

Christmastree43 · 06/12/2017 06:56

I think the polka dot tights would look great with it!

LoniceraJaponica · 06/12/2017 07:24

"The words 'flesh coloured tights' strike fear into me"

What is it about nude tights and mumsnetters? Sometimes bare legs aren't practical, and opaques don't work.

I work in a semi corporate environment so see women in nude tights frequently, and they don't look frightful or frumpy.