Resisting “Sweatpant-itis”

As the weather turns colder, I find myself gravitating towards my leggings and yoga pants. However, I am trying to resist this urge in favor of something a lot more fashionable.

My current cold weather obsession is wearing tights with shorts and over-the-knee socks with dresses. While it takes slightly more effort, I feel much cuter and both options are super comfortable. If it is really cold, I’ll just throw on a sweater. I love all these examples:

These red shorts are super cute! I love the buttons.

Socks and dresses on the runway.

At Armani.

Currently, I am obsessed with a pair of black and silver wool shorts that I bought a year ago and never wore till this season. I like to wear them with button-down shirts for a more polished look or vintage concert T-shirts for a more eclectic vibe. BP offers these cute gold and black Lush shorts. They would look great with a dark green or red sweater and black booties.

I’ll leave you with this picture of a girl combining the best of both trends and looking fabulous while doing it. I love her hat, too!

My challenge for you all: Resist succumbing to “sweatpant-itis,” and opt instead for these fun and functional trends—and see how your fashion level (and your spirit) lifts!