An outfit that is sheer and spotty with suspenders... can it work?

From reading the title of this post, you may have thought that the contents were NSFW but I can assure you your boss should have no objections, unless they have a particular dislike of bloggers awkwardly posing on rocks. The lovely Emily at at MyTights.com sent me some rather delicious tights to try and I tried to incorporate them into both dressy and casual outfits. These tights were my favourite of the bunch, classic but with a twist and fantastically versatile. I loved the seam on these and thought that the length of the sheer skirt would help to tone down the more risqué element of these tights. 

Top: charity shop, skirt: Yayer, cycling shorts: H&M, tights: c/o Mytights.com , shoes: New Look
I saw this top whilst rummaging through the charity shops in Stow-on-the-Wold and I had to have it, I love the fact it is completely 80s in shape but I am still able to tie it up like any good 50s pin up would ;)


I am slowly being converted to sleeves too, perfect for covering up my pasty arms protecting my delicate porcelain skin (!) from sunburn. Fortunately the loose fit meant that I didn't overheat in the glimpse of sunshine. Win-win in my book!



You can just see the love seam poking out of the skirt here but when I walked you caught glimpses of it too which I also really liked, the swooshiness of the skirt definitely came into play here! 


This outfit was a bit of a spontaneous decision as I wasn't sure about pairing up two sheer items in one outfit but I figured that sometimes you just have to go with comfort. The tights definitely gave me a wiggle in my walk and made the outfit more playful (no mean feat when working in monochrome!) and sometimes that's just what you need... 


Would you wear suspender tights? How would you style these? 

P.S. I am on holiday at the moment with no internet so I won't be able to comment on posts until I am home!

22 comments

lapindelune said...

Love this, it creates that perfect mix of elegance and sensuality, especially with those incredible tights! I really love your locations - and curls too!

dannithegirl said...

Fantastic outfit! Great mix of things that perfectly compliment each other.

x

Alice, Pretty Confused said...

Wow, I love the cheeky little look at the seam on those tights, really amazing. You look unbelievable :)xo

jazmine rocks @ jazzabelle's diary said...

it definitely can work, you look lovely. i love the way you've tied the charity shop shirt, plus of course you know how much i adore the pleated skirt! x

Peacock's Hat said...

Ooh I like this! I had tights a little like this but with little bows instead of the words. I love the top as well!

Clazzerati said...

oh wow you look incredible lady. Love how you've worked the tights in such a subtle way. Beautiful x

faye (All These Pretty Things) said...

Oooo love this outfit. The tights are a lovely subtle touch :)

Sherin said...

The tights look like so much fun and the rest of the outfit fits perfetly with them. I love how you tied the top. The outfit is definitely working.

Natasha said...

I love quirky tights like these so of course they get the thumbs up from me, and I'm not much of a style guru, but I think you styled this perfectly. I probably would have worn them the same way. xxx

daisychain said...

I am dissapointed at the lack of nsfw :(


LOVE this outfit Maria x

Anonymous said...

Those tights are sexy but not too obvious, love it! I'm a fan of sleeves too so love your blouse. Have a fun holiday xxx

PinkBow said...

love this outfit, the proportions work perfectly.

KLEE said...

oh my god you look amazing. everything is so flattering on you! seriously perfect. the tights are ADORABLE. i just love everything! xx

Unknown said...

Those tights are stunning! I love thw whole outfit - it's a sort of ladylike risque - what could be better?

Emma said...

oh my god that top is gorgeous...also I got some tights from the mytights people recently off ebay and absolutely love them, they seem like such nice people and they arrived so quickly too xx

Miss Lottie Rose said...

I love those tights!
The spotty shirt is gorge!
xx

Gillian said...

Oooh I love this outfit, the tights look fab with the sheer maxi skirt! Gorgeous!

LillianZahra said...

Love this outfit. Such a nice change from summer brights and florals. The tights are amazing! x

Lizzy Lips said...

I've said it before about this skirt - I love it. Looks fab with the poka dots too. A timeless classic look.

StephanieDJL said...

So in love with this outfit, you look lovely bb!

Anonymous said...

You look fabulous in this outfit Maria! Serious maxi skirt and tight envy going on here.
Have fun on your holiday, oh & I thought you'd like to know that you're in my new favourite links xxx

Abbie said...

What a lovely find, the shirt is lovely! And, as ever, a gorgeous outfit! xx