Wearability.us

Why hide your beautiful blouse with a sweater when you could slip on a pair of arm warmers that can easily come off when the sun comes out! This modular arm apparel is popular with musicians and bikers who are in cold places and need their fingers to grip, pluck, and play. I am both a musician and a biker, but I think arm warmers have a place beyond these activities. One catch - I've noticed some fingerless gloves can look like a bit hobo-esque...I guess something to watch for :P

Leg apparel isn't quite as easily removable, but it does let you wear outfits you wouldn't normally wear in 60 degree weather and can add some nice pattern or color to a simple outfit. But leg-wear comes with its own set of warnings. Bright opaque colors and patterns wrapped tightly around your legs can make otherwise slim legs look quite stocky :P I found an amusing but informative video that goes over some basic rules.

 

Rule #1: wear black or neutral leggings 

Rule #2: never wear leggings as trousers 

Rule #3: ballet pumps or wedges (or boots in winter), avoid stilettos  

Rule #4: accessorise with a belt

I think the exception to rule #1 is if the rest of your outfit is fairly monotone. Here are two excellent example wearings I spotted in the last week:

The first: a woman who had a long dark skirt to her knees and dark boots that went up to just below her knees and in between was a splash of hot pink tights. It was an awesome way to add some color to her outfit. 

The second: a woman wearing white tights with black cursive loops going across in rows. She paired that with a pair of black flats that tied low around her ankle.  

Here is some inspiration, along with some items I'm considering buying: