Suspender tights - an achievable trend?

I'm 36 which means I'm old enough to know my body shape and what works for me, but young enough to be trendy. But I feel like I'm really about to come across as an old fuddy duddy here, but what the hell is going on with the suspender tights trend at the moment. I don't think I have seen something as un-classy or unforgiving as this since wrap around pants in the 90's.

But hey, look, I get it. If you are Paris Hilton, or Miley Cyrus you live in a celebrity bubble where you can get away with this stuff, and I'm not saying they don't look good on them. But this is one of those trends that should stay in the gossip mags. I mean seriously I just can't imagine seeing anyone walking down Chapel street with these on without getting some serious attention from boys in bright yellow Holden commodores with a strobe light under their car.

But in all seriousness hosiery is a hot hot trend for winter. I like that brands are experimenting with pattern and texture. So I've added in a few shots of the tights I do in fact think work for winter without compromising your ladylike qualities. ASOS and brands like Voodoo have some great options and they are a great way to change up your outfit. I love fishnets and stripes to flatter the leg, but also like some of the diamond shaped patterns to mix up with skirts.

 

So my humble advice is MORE of the above and less of the below. But hey what do I know, I'm 36!