137 / UNDERWEAR AS OUTERWARE REVISITED: BIKE SHORTS

While randomly browsing the internet this morning, I saw that Torrid is now selling bike shorts. I’ve been looking for a legit pair for a while, if you remember my Charles Anastase runway inspiration post a while ago.

I love the idea of taking something that you would usually wear under your clothes and making it the focal point of an outfit. Now that they are available in our size, I will definitely be buying multiple pairs! As usual, my default styling is to pair with thigh-highs and garter belts as I’ve mocked up before (see below)

(1. Dorothy Perkins Bomber Jacket 2. Betsey Johnson Babydoll Chemise 3. Black Biker Shorts 4. Textured Thigh-High/Garter Belt 5. Studded Worn Boots)

Besides pairing it with thigh-highs, there are other ways that biker shorts can be worn in the colder months. They can be layered over a pair of textured tights and worn with your favorite dress or skirt. You could channel a/w 09 Chloe and wear them with over-the-knee boots and a chunky cardigan.

If you’re still undecided on whether to take the bike shorts plunge, you can get the same look with Norwegian Wood’s bike short leggings.

She also has some floral bike shorts if you want to add a pop of feminine flair to your winter outfits.

With something like bike shorts, its all about experimenting and figuring out which way you like the best. Since they are only about $15-20, if you find that you don’t like the way that they look on you, you can always find other uses for them so its not a total waste of money. I’m always open to trying out different things because I may just come across something that I love and never would’ve tried otherwise.

What do you guys think of bike shorts? Is it something you could see yourself trying? Or is totally not something you’re into? Let me know in the comments!