A little story never hurt anyone...
‘Cover Them Up”
Illustrated By: Catherine Grinstead
It’s quite funny really, I mean a few years ago wearing
fishnets, oddly patterned tights, and stockings worn as
outerwear, were all frowned upon. Back then; you wouldn’t
think twice about getting your pins out and showing them
off with the use of thin fabricated leg covers. It’s
strange how much the world of fashion has changed, and
how much certain views upon particular fashion trends have
adapted and moved on with time.
From a young age I was always covering up my legs with
thick jeans and leggings, just as people around me were
always against younger children showing off too much skin,
I’m sure most of you can relate back to when your parents
told you to dart upstairs and put something ‘more
appropriate’ on, especially when it came round to your old
nans ‘60th birthday party’.
I remember running upstairs pulling out those same old
jeans ready to get changed, wishing that the day would
eventually come round were I would be old enough to wear
my favorite sparkly dress without having to layer
leggings underneath it. My love for clothing began when
I was around 10 years old, before that it was my mum’s
passion to dress me in pretty little girly outfits, outfits
that I really had no clue about. Looking back at old
photographs now is rather humorous, there have been
several times I’ve stopped my mother and asked ‘what in