‘There is something about showing bare skin that elevates any look’
There are bare legs in winter, and then there are completely doable, non-scary bare legs in winter. On a cold November morning, there are bare legs in the shift-dress-and-slingbacks sense, with a flattering goosebump finish and aching ankle bones when the wind whips. Or there are bare legs in the long-skirt-and-ankle-boots sense, as seen here, which is perfectly comfortable, but still counts as Going Bare Legged.
This is not bare-leggedness in the fully alpha Anna Wintour sense, yet people are still weirdly impressed when only a few inches of skin are on show and it’s not that cold. So take full advantage. There is something about showing bare skin that elevates any look, a rule shown at its logical conclusion in the near-nudity that dominates the red carpet. A short section of bare calf requires no more bravery than pushing the sleeves of your jumper up to the elbows. Feet get cold and thighs get cold, but calves really don’t. Fact. But don’t tell anyone, because then they won’t be impressed any more.
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