It was also a popular grunge look, such as in this grunge-era Pearl Jam picture:
In recent years, Givenchy and other designers have shown this style, such as this Givenchy pre-Fall 2012 look:
But unlike many runway looks, tights under shorts appears to be taking to the streets now. Rather than write more about this myself, I'll refer you to an excellent blog entry by Tobe Okocha: Tights Leggings and Meggings which includes history as well as current trends. Like Tobe, I give this style two thumbs up, and have been wearing it myself:
While this isn't suitable for hot summer days or cold winter days, it's great for much of the year. It can be adjusted to the temperature with thinner or thicker tights, and by adding lightweight and heavier hoodies, sweatshirts, or jackets.
What do you think of this new trend? Have you seen it yet where you live? If you're a guy, would you wear it yourself?
Still not sure how i feel about men in tights, unless, of course, I'm watching Robin Hood!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. That's a great movie! I think it's natural to be unsure about the men in tights look right now. It's quite different than what people are used to seeing men wear. But as it becomes more common, I think it will come to be seen as a very suitable and practical style for men.
DeleteMany men wear tights without shorts when running or cycling.
ReplyDeleteNow that, is kinky and disturbing.
Athletic Men’s Wears and Underwear - Thankfully, the civilizations have moved towards modernization and like everything else Men's Underwear have also evolved over the decades. Gradually, different styles of undergarments became crucial for men who did different types of work. And that is how the sports wears came into being.
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