Last Friday night Ross and I went to the Bright Eyes show at the State Theatre. Ross has a total man crush / obsession with Conor Oberst, so he was pumped out of his mind. I was excited too, I’m a fan, I hadn’t been to the newly re-opened State Theatre yet, and I love an excuse to dress up. Nice! We snagged a few slices of pizza at Otto’s (the mashed potato bacon makes me swoon), had a little wine / beer and went to the show. It was a great performance, and the upper level seating offered some nice views.
I decided to wear jean shorts with tights, and upon further inspection, I am an inappropriate old woman. I mean, I fit in with all the 18 year old emo girls (are kids still called emo these days?), but I felt a little silly. I’ve been making an effort to dress slightly more maturely lately, but that being said, I like short skirts and shorts. So, I guess it’s a balancing act I still need to figure out.
Shorts: ancient Abercrombie cut offs
Sequin cardigan: J. Crew
Black moccasin booties: Minnetonka Moccasins
Gray tank: Target
Gold necklace: vintage
Watch: Michael Kors
Ring: H&M
Speaking of emo kids, I’m looking a little moody in the above picture. This silly one is a little more me:
Do you ever feel you might be stretching the limits of your youth? What should the age cut off be for shorts and tights? Cough-26-cough.
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Shorts: ancient Abercrombie cut offs
Do you ever feel you might be stretching the limits of your youth? What should the age cut off be for shorts and tights? Cough-26-cough.
sweetersalt
i love this outfit! there’s something really 90s about tights and shorts that i think is amazing. and i say that in the most complimentary possible way. also, i recommend that you don’t wear that sweater around me, because i will knock you down and take it. you’re adorable, and 26 isn’t too old to wear anything. embrace it!
they’re “scene kids” now. my lil sis is one of em! yikes! i wanna wear tights w.shorts but at 34 i feel ancient. if you feel wrong at 26 (and you looked totes cutes) then i might better throw in the towel!
ps–i’m so jealous of your BE show! Ahhhh!
I refuse to believe there is an age cutoff for shorts and tights. Thankfully, I will look early twenty-ish for at least a few more years, so I can continue to pull it off no matter what.
I don’t think you’re too old at all.
I’m 40 years old. (Pass for 25-30)
And I wear this style all the time