Like pegged jeans and statement necklaces, it’s taken me a long time to try out leggings.  When they first started to re-surface in stores about two years ago, I tried on a pair and thought they were awful and made me look like a teenager.  It’s taken me this long to finally accept that they actually make my legs look good, and that when styled right, they don’t make me look fifteen.  Even while putting this outfit together, I kept questioning it.  But while wearing it out, I loved it.  I received at least three complements on my outfit during the day, I felt comfortable and stylish.   (And by the way, if anyone else is really hesitant to try out leggings, these were only $7 at Target.  I bought them figuring that I could spend that much to at least experiment with something new.)

Now that I’ve finally realized that I can make leggings work, I’m looking into buying a few more pairs.  Most stores seem to have a limited color selection, but I’ve found several in different colors and styles on Sock Dreams, so I’m thinking I might order some from there sometime.  Of course, that doesn’t perfectly fit in with my original shopping guidelines, but I am going to be modifying them somewhat for the summer, since it’s my last semester.

I’m so happy that I’ve been finding more ways to wear this dress again.  You’ve only seen it on here once so far, mainly because I had been self-conscious about it since it’s shorter than most of the dresses and skirts I regularly wear.  Lately, I’ve come to accept that this is okay, and I’ve found other ways to wear it, such as here with leggings, that can make the length not so much of an issue.

Dress: Sortie L.A. (via Revolve)
Camisole (under dress): Old Navy
Leggings: Target
Shoes: Clarks Rime
Earrings: Gift from my cousin
Necklace: June Designs
Cuff Bracelet: Thrifted
Purse: Morelle City Bag