LEGS… GRIN AND BARE THEM
by Josh Sims
ACCORDING TO AMY VANDERBILT’S COMPLETE BOOK OF ETIQUETTE, BARE LEGS SHOULD NEVER BE ON SHOW AT A CHURCH, FUNERAL, JOB INTERVIEW, BLACK TIE DO (ESPECIALLY THE MEN) OR, STRANGEST OF ALL, WITH CLOSED-TOE PUMPS.
Fashion, however, pays no attention to such specific social niceties – if there is one dominant look for spring/summer, it is showing a little leg. Or, better still, a lot of leg – enough to make a regular wax, spray-tan and a daily session on the Stairmaster time well-spent.
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A ‘SHORT’ HISTORY
Just 50 years ago, before Mary Quant introduced her revolutionary mini skirt, only strippers and bathing beauties showed this much thigh.
In 1965, Quant launched her mini about seven inches above the knee (tame by this season’s standards) and women went mad for it.
The reason it was such a hit? It was one of the first pieces of clothing to draw a clear distinction between youthful and otherwise ‘Mumsy’ womenswear. You had to be young to have the legs to make it work. Nothing has changed.
AT THE SHOWS
Almost every major designer has some take on baring your pins. The shortest shorts are favoured by the likes of Dries Van Noten, Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith and Versace, among others. The likes of Luella, Zak Posen and D2 give variations on the short skirt, be it draped, frilled or pleated. And for those who want it short but full, Giles, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs and Pucci are the top picks.
HOT ON THE HIGH STREET
-Cropped, tailored shorts
-All-in-ones
-Truncated shirt dresses
-The classic mini-skirt with a twist
-Short skirts with pleating,
puffing or volume
CELEBS ON-TREND
ANGELINA JOLIE
Mrs Pitt shows off her perfect pins.
GIRLS ALOUD
Spot the one without the fake tan…
JENNA JAMESON
Actually showing less skin than usual.
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