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Self-Fulfilling Prophesy

Do you have a pair of tights like these in your dresser?

Coilhouse wrote a cute article about them a while back. They're pretty universal among teenage goths. I'm not a teenager anymore, and I'm only goth a few nights out of the year, lol... but there's something endlessly cool about black and white stripes. I updated mine by cutting them right below the knee with a pair of scissors.

Target dress
Silence & Noise vest
DIY leggings
My Name Necklace
Om Mani Padme bracelets
Black studded bracelet, gift from bb
Vending machine plastic ring
80%20 Shoes that I truly wear 80% of the time. They go with everything... ♥

I'm really feeling the look of tights or leggings that stop right below the knee paired with skirts/dresses that hit right above the knee. Mini skirts don't work quite as well--the proportions look off. Of course, as far as I know, you can't buy leggings at that length, but you can cut them off or roll them up, or in this case, split a pair of hose. Just like when I got lace bracelets out of trimming those leggings last week (see here), this time I got bonus socks.

Want a pair of these striped tights? They're a classic! Check out eBay:

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36 Responses to “Self-Fulfilling Prophesy”

Charlie, on July 4th, 2009 at 2:19 am Said:

They are cute – I like the length -I don’t have them in tights, but I have them in knee high socks, although I have to say I was never really a goth myself, just really loved the stripes
sharon rose, on July 4th, 2009 at 2:23 am Said:

Hi there-wow, those tights have created 2 fabulous looks, I love the leggings and ankle socks!
Sunny, on July 4th, 2009 at 3:29 am Said:

omg leggings just below the knee are a huge thing here. We have these stores called Claires and a spinoff of them named something else that’s totally escaping me right now and they’re both chalk full of these leggings in every colour and pattern imaginable. Some have lace at the bottom of them, just like the ones I wore when I was in like, grade 5.
Dana, on July 4th, 2009 at 3:37 am Said:

what I appreciate most about a blog is bravery and a sense of humor
you’re 2 for 2 babe
MissAmyShops, on July 4th, 2009 at 6:39 am Said:

You’ve made a giganitc improvement on the full length tights! I’ve always thought the full leg stripe was a bit much. I’m loving the proportion. Plus the colors are amazing with each other & the vest downright speaks to me XOXO, MissAmy
Jane Alisa, on July 4th, 2009 at 6:40 am Said:

Two great looks, love the ankle socks .x.
Alice, on July 4th, 2009 at 7:02 am Said:

I love that look! I still have dozens of striped leg-things (and keep getting more….curse you, Sock Dreams!), so I love finding outfits that mesh well with good old black-and-whites.

Also…I’ve actually seen just-below-the-knee leggings at a department store. If only I could remember which one…
EmilyKennedy, on July 4th, 2009 at 8:32 am Said:

Wow! Nicely done. It has a touch of the anime flavor, but that’s partly the booties as well. Cute cute cute!
Meream, on July 4th, 2009 at 11:32 am Said:

hahaha Bonus socks. How ingenious.
Kriston, on July 4th, 2009 at 2:28 pm Said:

I definetley had a pair of these in my ‘goth’ phase…including a red and black pair too. It’s slightly cringey!
Although I do like your ‘bonus socks’ they go really well with the shoes!
Malena, on July 4th, 2009 at 4:45 pm Said:

i love black and white stripes, and i’m not a goth. i like the socks you madde
Jo, on July 4th, 2009 at 5:32 pm Said:

Dig your style, dig those socks, dig that dress…..Dig the mix n match!!!
Stella, on July 4th, 2009 at 9:42 pm Said:

Aahh, love the socks as a bonus!
Cheray Natalie, on July 5th, 2009 at 12:45 am Said:

They make the cutest socks ever!
I had red and black striped knee high socks, but they disappeared! hah!
x
Grant, on July 5th, 2009 at 2:36 am Said:

Ha ha ha – teen Goths.

Whenever I see these sort of tights I always thing of ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

I love how you’ve styled this ensemble, and I really love that name necklace. I’ve wanted one that says my name for ages.

Xx
PinkBow, on July 5th, 2009 at 2:47 am Said:

another great outfit! i tagged you – http://www.pinkbow.net/2009/07/little-things-that-me-happy.html
Imogen, on July 5th, 2009 at 2:47 am Said:

Wow your so creative. I really love your dress, both the print and the colours.
janettaylor, on July 5th, 2009 at 5:11 am Said:

I adorere Ur dress!

X?X?
WendyB, on July 5th, 2009 at 12:24 pm Said:

I had those tights in 1985!
eda, on July 5th, 2009 at 1:49 pm Said:

Fantastic result!
erin, on July 5th, 2009 at 4:28 pm Said:

i can’t say that i’ve ever worn a pair of black and white striped tights. would like to though. i’ll get to it someday!

oh oh oh love them cutoff with the print of the dress. and as well as combined with socks. that’s awesome, out of one piece of clothing you got two!

xxx
Claire, on July 5th, 2009 at 5:12 pm Said:

Thanks for the comment!

Love your blog, you have splendid style.
claudia, on July 5th, 2009 at 5:40 pm Said:

super cute outfit!
x Corrine/Frock & Roll x, on July 6th, 2009 at 3:45 am Said:

LOVE them I totally agree – I may not be a teenage goth (or ‘alternative’) anymore, but stripy socks have endless appeal!
Maverick, on July 6th, 2009 at 6:14 am Said:

Loooove stripe socks!! SO fun

xox, mavi
jennine, on July 6th, 2009 at 6:27 am Said:

you’re so cute it stripes!
daisychain, on July 6th, 2009 at 7:09 am Said:

What a great idea! I had a pair of tights like those once upon a time
Morena, on July 6th, 2009 at 11:19 am Said:

Oh how very cool! You’re so resourceful I swear. I told you I loved the idea with the lace from the leggings, and now the socks! That’s so amazing.

Love the outfit by the way. I agree, something looks very right about leggings or tights cut at the knee. You pull it off well.
Aja, on July 6th, 2009 at 12:04 pm Said:

You love cutting things at the knee
districtofchic, on July 6th, 2009 at 2:00 pm Said:

Absolutely genius! I actually made a pair of elbow -length gloves out of them once for a party outfit.
Thérèsa, on July 6th, 2009 at 3:05 pm Said:

me like the stripes
Jessica, on July 6th, 2009 at 6:16 pm Said:

Such a great idea! Love what you did with those tights! They look great underneath that dress! Oooo la la :0
Indy Grrrl, on July 6th, 2009 at 8:27 pm Said:

I love black & white tights, and yes, I do have a few pairs in my dresser right now! I’ve owned at least 10 pairs over the years. Very nostalgic post : )
Wendygital, on July 8th, 2009 at 3:33 am Said:

Oh, I’ve always wanted to have B&W striped leggings or tights… I think that with a little imagination they can be made into many sorts of outfits and look really cool!
Love what you’ve done with them, very creative, two pairs out of one, nice!
Raquel, on July 8th, 2009 at 4:54 am Said:

I adore your dress and your bangles! great great look.
x
Karen, on March 13th, 2010 at 7:37 pm Said:

Pterodactyl power!