Race Fashion Question...

[postesf]

Ok my fellow WISHers... I have a fashion question for you...

I recently just received a new running skort/capri combo from skirtsports.com. It didn't fit. I like the compression or fitted capri's but I know I will be having my picture taken over the course of the Half Marathon and I don't pull off compresstion type clothing all that well.

So...I tried on my current capris w/ my runningskirts.com skirt and it looks very similar to the one I ordered. I'm debating on cutting the shorts out or I may just leave them. However, when you look, you can see that blacks do not match. My capris are blacker than the skirt. They make the skirt look faded.

What do you think? Why not just wear the skirt you may ask? I don't want to fiddle w/ the legs of the shorts underneath riding up and the capri's come just under my knee and they are comfortable...

Opinions? Suggestions?

Thanks!!!
Stacie

 

[hockeygirl]

Hey Stacie--My opinion is wear what is most comfortable and don't worry if they don't match exactly. You want to be comfortable and not have to worry about that stuff that day.

 

[jbucci]

I vote comfort, you will be running not posing for a fashion show...

 

[bunnyfoo]

Definitely wear what's comfortable ... you should see what I wear when it's cold out. I layer summer shorts on top of my tights so my tush stays warm. It looks super silly but it works so I don't care what anyone else thinks!

 

[hoosmi]

Sure everyone says to be comfortable, but you're worried about the pictures, right?!

Seriously, I don't think the blacks will matter. If you're wearing a WISH shirt, it's hard to see much else anyway! And I'm picky about pictures- after some unfortunate Minnie pics, I decided to never wear a visor again and I'll never ever wear black gloves with a black vest again (you look like you don't have hands- very weird).

Just make sure you wear whatever you choose a few times before the race to see if you have any issues! (Says the pious girl who doesn't know what she's wearing either... )

Jen in GA

 

[JustSmile]

I've worn my running skirt right on top of my tights. My running skirt has the compression shorts and it works perfect on top of the tights. I'm still not sure what I'm wearing either. I just ran a race wearing black tights, skirt, jacket, gloves and hat---all black! I realized after I saw the pictures that I need to wear some color. I was tempted to order from SkirtSports and the 12 for $12 deal, but I really seem to be between two sizes and I wasn't sure what size to order . I think I'll have to take the money I get from my MIL and try skirts on at the running store. I guess we also need to watch and see what the weather's going to be like. Good luck finding the perfect outfit.

 

[wtpclc]

I can't imagine that the diff will eb so great that it will sho in teh pix.

WOrd of warnign, though. I cut the shorts out of my triks and is does not stay down as well. Unless it's going ot be really hot, I say keep them in.

 

[postesf]

Thanks for your responses! I feel much better now!

Carrie...Thanks for the warning on cutting the legs out. I think I will keep them in.

I tried on my ensamble last night and ran around the house. Seemed to work ok. I'll also wear it on my 12 and 8 miler to be sure.

I will be in WISH green so maybe no one will notice my legs!

This is my first Half, so I will be getting some pics... Glad y'all understand!

See you soon!!!

Stacie

 

[wtpclc]

Glad y'all understand!

Of course we understand! I took over 100 pix durign my first marathon adn ordered teh CD from ASI. Totally understand!

 

[ironz]

There should be some skirts out there that don't have shorts built in that you can put on over your capris. Don't have time to search right now, but will try to remember to do that later today. I know I have a skirt from Pearl Izumi that I got to slip on over my bike shorts for after a ride.

Or, just pull on the skirt/shorts combo over your capris, but that sounds sort of warm (depending on weather of course--ya never know at the WDW Races!).

 

[twoWDWfools]

You can buy skirts that are meant to be pulled over bike shorts however I found cutting the shorts out of the C9 skirts from Target works just fine.

I wear tights/capris w/o the skirt but do like having the skirt in the car for after a bike ride if need to stop at the store. The whole "diaper" look of them.

This is my first full so also more concerned about what to wear. Want to at least look fairly good in my pics!

 

[Steffwalks]

Runningfunky.com make skirts without shorts. Also, Danskin makes triathlete skirts that wrap around and actually have thingys for your number (no pins needed). I have also cut out the shorts under skirts. I like compression shorts and too many skirts have shorts that aren't compression or ride up on me. So, I just get rid of them! If they don't lay flat after you cut out the shorts, if you leave about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the short in place, you can just sew that down with a quick seam and it shouldn't ride up on you.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I wear my minnie dot skirt with compression shorts under. The shorts do cover more and show around the skirt, but I don't think it is as noticable. You are right that the shirt will definitely detract from the looking closely at the different blacks. Could be a look as shadow type effect too. Try it on and take a couple of pics to decide if you don't go with the other purchase suggestions here.