Get it for Less

Fond of these Tory Burch Howard Wedge Boots?  You don't have to pay $395 for the look.  Instead, try Jeffrey Campbell's Honest for $160 instead.  They are available at Lulu's, Nasty Gal, SoleStruck and Dear Fieldbinder.

Think $29 is a bit too steep for Urban Decay's All-Nighter Make-up Setting Spray?  SPiCY found a version by Sephora for only $12.

Like Valentino's Wool Tuxedo Shorts but hyperventilate at the idea of spending a grand on any item of clothing? No problem!  Try The Limited's Cassidy Shorts for 1/30th of the price or Avenue's Plus-Sized Pleated Ponte Shorts for even less and add a spunky belt.  Or wear Express's Satin Military Shorts for the same super-high hemline.

As enamored  by this Linea Pelle belt and as unwilling to pay more than $200 for it as Hippi is?  Don't worry, Madewell sells a similar one for only $52.

Like these Missoni tights, but prefer your printed tights for a lot less?  Try one of these options.

Banana Republic Chevron Tights
Assets by Sara Blakely Chevron Tights
Avenue Plus-Sized Chevron Tights
The Limited Plaid Tights
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Plaid Reversible Tights
The Limited Argyle Tights
The Limited Small Houndstooth Tights
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Houndstooth Tights
HUE Houndstooth Sweater Tights

Hang Tight

Like the shorts trend that Hippi is so excited about these days?  Well, to really wear this trend in a way that looks amazing, add a pair of tights.  Tights do double duty as an eye-catching accessory that accents the miles of legs exposed between the hemline and ankle and keeps legs warm as temperatures start dropping.  SPiCY especially has a thing for printed tights and was a season or two ahead of this trend.  Lately, she has been pairing them with tunics.  It is likely that there will be future posts full of the amazing prints popping-up everywhere (everything from ocelot print to floral print).

However, for pairing with the shorts trend, it is best to stick to solids and simple prints to accent the tailored lines of the shorts.  For women with a more classic sense of style, for whom pairing shorts with tights in autumn might already be a daring move, neutral solids and cable knits are the best option.  Here are some great pairs that will work well for women who fall into that category:

Falke Merino Wool Rib Tights $65.00
J. Crew Zee-Zee Tights $12.50
Banana Republic Chevron Tights $16.00
Aristoc Cable Tights $17.44
Assets by Sara Blakely Terrific Texture Chevron Tights $16.00
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Cable Knit Tights $18.50
The Limited Tiny Rib Tights $24.90
Levante Wool Rib Tights $18.75
Express Rib Texture Tights $16.50
Urban Outfitters Mini Rib Knit Tights $20
Spanx Tight-End Tights Neutral Tones $26
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Ribbed Tights $18.50
ASOS Modal Rib Tights $16.85
Banana Republic Cable Tights $20
J. Crew Herringbone Tights $22.50
Commando Richly Ribbed Opaque Tights $34
Falke Striggings Cable Tights $24.26
Madewell Black as Night Opaque Tights $24.50
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Herringbone Tights $18.50
Urban Outfitters Cable Knit Sweater Tights $18
The Limited Basic Rib Tights $19.90
Transparenze Dora Wool Rib Tights $23.25
J. Crew Wool Blend Ribbed Tights $26.50
Banana Republic Erin Dot Tights $16
Avenue Plus-Sized Ribbed Tights 2 for $10


For more trendy and fashionably daring women, geometric prints and bright solids will work with this trend while still being simple enough to compliment the tailored lines of the shorts.  For edginess that doesn't go overboard, be sure to pair eye-catching print tights with solid shorts and vice versa. Here are some great options that will work well for women who fall into this category:

The Limited Sheer Diamond Tight $19.90
HUE Printed Plaid Tights $22
Express Diamond Tights $19.50
Urban Outfitters Zigzag Stripe Tights $14
Madewell Striped Tights $19.50
Spanx Tight-End Tights Bold Colors $26
Avenue Plus-Sized Chevron Tights 2 for $10.00
Sneaky Fox Stripe for Success Tights $34.99
Cynthia Rowley Slit Chevron Tights $20
Falke Cecile Tights $20.22
Anthropologie Stormy Seas Tights $16
We Love Colors Plus-Sized Fishnet Pantyhose $10.50
Express Diamond Texture Tights $16.50
J. Crew Polka Dot Back-Seam Tights $22.50
Wolford Bondage Tights $65
HUE Houndstooth Sweater Tights $18
Spanx Tight-End Tights Bright Colors $26.00
ModCloth Diamanda Tights $17.99
Madewell After-Midnight Tights $19.50
The Limited Small Houndstooth Tights $19.90
Emilio Cavallini Honeycomb Net Tights $14.99
Wolford Fence Tights $62
DKNY Bold Argyle Tights $22
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Houndstooth Tights $18.50
Express Opaque Tights $14.50
Madewell Swiss Dot Tights $19.50
We Love Colors Plus-Sized Tights $15.00
Zara Open Weave Tights $19.90
Spanx Tight-End Tights Fashion 2010 Colors $26
Lane Bryant Plus-Sized Plaid Reversible Tights $18.50
Avenue Plaid Plus-Sized Geometric Diamond Tights 2 for $10

Also take a look at Glamour's Dos & Donts on wearing tights.

Who Wears Short Shorts?

One new trend this fall that I'm quite excited about is shorts.  My first reaction (as a Chicago native) was that it is too cold for shorts in the fall.  However, as I kept seeing gorgeous examples of the trend (and as temps here in the Southwest continued to stay in the 70s and 80s), I've become more and more enamored with the trend.  I am especially fond of the tailored pleated versions, whether they be the bottom half of a romper, worn with bare legs and platform booties, or paired with opaque or patterned tights.

Fortunately for fashionistas, they can be found all over the place in a variety of different price ranges.  Below are some gorgeous examples of this trend.


Madewell Shimmer Shorts $88

Trina Turk Meadowland Twill Naturalize Shorts $158

Alice by Temperly Alivia Shorts $195

Adam Turn-Up Shorts $61.50

Valentino Wool-Blend Shorts $990

Theory Intellect Shariann Shorts $235

athe by Vanesso Bruno Pisque de Laine Shorts $203

Diane von Furstenberg Dax Shorts $410

Bird by Juicy Couture High-Waisted Wool Shorts $260

Sportmax Code Tie-Front Shorts $185.26

Elizabeth and James Hunter Shorts $245

Notify Boyfriend Washed Suede Shorts $635

Black Halo Paula Shorts $158

Calvin Klein Jeans Romper $39.99

J. Crew Wool Tuxedo Shorts $88

Vanessa Bruno Wool-Blend Mid-Rise Shorts $330

Theory Black Wool Shorts $295.05

Erin Brynie Sailor Shorts $44

Madewell Day-to-Night Romper $98

J. Crew Drapey Wool Beatrice Shorts $88

Juicy Couture Sexy Chino Sailor Shorts $98

Avenue Plus-Sized Windowpane Checked Ponte Shorts $24.90

Avenue Plus-Sized Striped Cotton Linen Cuffed Shorts $9.96


Update October 3, 8:48 a.m.:

Some reasonably priced options in this style:

The Limited Drew Tab Cuffed Shorts $49.90

Express Houndstooth Military Shorts $49.90

Arden B. High Waist Tab Short $19.99

The Limited Cassidy Essential Short $44.50

Arden B. Cuffed Welt Pocket Shorts $19.99

Express Belted Tweed Shorts $54.90

Zara Twill Shorts with Side Buckles $29.90

Arden B. One-Shoulder Ruffle Romper $39.99

Express Faux Satin Military Shorts $49.90