When shopping for lace-up pants, you will typically have a choice between low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise waists. Make your choice based on the style that looks the best with your body shape and what you feel most comfortable in. For example, high-waisted pants tend to flatter most body shapes. Choose mid-rise if you want to play down the size of your lower half. Low-rise pants work best on athletic frames. The majority of lace-up pants will be black and have the slim fit of skinny jeans. Choose a stretchy material for the most comfortable fit. Black leather lace-ups are the most daring option. They can be styled in a variety of ways, so you can play up or tone down their raciness according to your personal tastes. Most of the leather versions lace-up either along the side seam or down the front of the legs, so be aware that your skin will peek through the lace holes all the way up to your thighs. Wear a longer top if you want to minimize the amount of skin you show around the thigh-area. Wear a crop or waist-length top for a more daring look. These pants are more accessible, easier to style and more comfortable than the leather lace-ups. They usually lace up along the side seam of the pant legs, from the ankle all the way up to the waistband. Because of this, the jeans are still somewhat revealing. However, you do have some control over how much skin you show. For example, if you want to show a little less skin, wear a pair of eye-catching tights under the pants. You can also tighten the laces at the hips, which will narrow the peek-a-boo gap around the thigh area. For a more revealing look, wear them with a thin black thong or no underwear at all. Lace-up leggings are typically styled as post-gym streetwear with an edge. They are usually made of a stretchy black rayon/nylon/spandex blend, making them quite comfortable. The leggings usually lace up the sides and feature an elasticized waistband. You can tighten the laces as you see fit, according to your personal tastes and how much skin you want to show. These pants lace up in the front, and the laces hold the pants closed instead of the traditional zipper and button closures. They are casual and easy to wear while still being on-trend. Choose a black pair with a high waist for a laidback look. For the most comfort, look for stretchy denim or velvet versions. These typically come in a wider range of colors than the other lace-ups, but stick to black or dark wash for the most flattering and fashionable results. Because they are quite revealing, lace-up pants shouldn't be worn just anywhere. Never where them to school or work, for example. Save your lace-up pants for appropriate occasions like attending a party, hanging out with friends or going out on the town. Leather lace-ups are probably the most inappropriate pair for wearing in public during the day. Tightening the laces and/or wearing colorful tights underneath the pants are two ways you can tone down their revealing nature.

Summary: Select the most flattering waist for your body shape. Choose black leather lace-up pants for a high fashion look. Wear black lace-up skinny jeans for a more casual vibe. Create a sporty look with lace-up black leggings. Select skinny jeans that lace up in the front for a laidback look. Wear your lace-up pants at appropriate occasions.

Summer in New York City is hot, hot, hot. Temperatures skyrocket in the months of June, July, and August. Temperatures stay hot, even through the nights when the heat can remain in the 90s (32 degrees C and above.) On top of that, NYC gets very humid. This means thick, sticky air. There are also the occasional thunderstorms that rage violently then subside. Shirts made of breathable cotton work well to combat the humidity and heat. Tank tops and light-material shirts that will catch even a whisper of a breeze are good bets too. Aim for brighter and lighter colors. For women: Wispy graphic tanks are a cute way to beat the heat while still looking fashionable. Crop top shirts with a high-waisted skirt or shorts are a pretty standard look around NYC in the summertime. For men: Cotton t-shirts and button-ups are good choices for a summer trip to NYC. As stated above, it gets really hot in the summer. That means pants that won't keep heat in are the way to go. Shorts, skirts, etc. are great ways to combat the temperature. Cotton pants are also an option. For women: Skirts (including miniskirts, half-cut skirts, maxi skirts, and pretty much any skirt in between) are totally acceptable. Cute shorts made from funky material, high-waisted skirts, baggy cotton gypsy pants--you can't really go wrong, so long as you're not wearing thick pants that will make you sweat bullets. For men: It is a common belief that men do not wear shorts in NYC unless they are playing a sport, heading out on a boat, or going to the beach. Other New Yorkers, however, contest this and say it's fine. It really depends on whether or not you care about what people think. Nice boating shorts in khaki or other Vineyard Vines-esque shorts are good. Otherwise, you can stick to breathable pants. ) Throw a stone in NYC in the summertime and you will be sure to hit a girl wearing a cute sundress. To blend in, bring some light summer dresses in cool patterns and bright colors. Pair it with a floppy hat, big sunglasses, and some cute shoes and you'll fit right in. Maxi dresses have been topping the fashion charts for a couple summers. These long dresses are great for hot days and cooler nights. While it generally stays warm (or hot,) it can get a bit cooler, particularly after a thunderstorm. A light jacket works well. They are also great for when you dip down into the subway and discover it's freezing. You might also consider bringing a hat to wear during the day--that summer sun can be unforgiving. Bangles and funky necklaces also help add style to your wardrobe.
Summary: Know what summertime in NYC is like. Bring the right shirts. Pick your bottoms wisely. Bring some dresses (women. Bring a light jacket and some accessories.