If they are styled like the second option they you are doomed. The first option is streamlined and looks much more chic. This is a case by case call.

i love shorts over tights especilly little denim ones over really thick black tights!if i am ever syuck for what to wear i put this combo on with a little sequin jacket big scarf and some great ankle boots and i always feel great on a night out!i love both the pics you have put on there, tthe first one is def more chic and smrt and the second one is more fashiony especilly with the boots x

thanks girls! great answers. i totally agree re the more styled ones be less chic. and i'm dying to see a photo of you in that outfit. it sounds very inspiring

If worn like picture #1 they are fine. Picture #2, however, needs a little work (don't wear with high boots!)

love the first pic. very office chic but minus the knee high boots coz they make the legs look shorter..must wear with ankle boots, red ones maybe, but then the white top will have to go...that outfit was put together fantastically, very high end fashion and appropriate when you're mingling with people that have the same sense of style, but if you want to come off as approachable by people on the streets, you gota add some color in there, coz people get intimidated when people dress high end haha so don't wonder why you're sitting all alone at a party..xx

I love it. But the grey, black gren outfit is too matchy matchy for me.

totally!

I wear shorts and leggings/tights all the time!

well, as you can clearly see, 66% of the voters are with you on this