Skinny Leg Jeans and How to Wear Them
Most women cringe when they hear these three words in a phrase. Skinny Leg Jeans.
And while it appeared at first that these jeans would just be a trend of the moment, many fashion insiders will tell you that skinny jeans are now considered a staple that you should have in your closet.
Granted if you are tall and thin without many curves you probably are wondering what all the fuss is about.
This is for all the other girls, the ones who dread having to pull off a skinny jean.
I will admit to trying to wait out the trend, but now that I have a great fitting pair of skinny leg jeans I am wearing them all the time.
Here are the torontoShopoholic tips on how to wear skinny jeans.
Get the right fitWhile this is true of any pair of jeans this is more true than ever with a pair of skinnies.
Try on a million pairs and don't compromise just to have your own skinny jeans.
When done wrong skinny jeans are disastrously unflattering. When done right it adds an edgy element to your look.
If you are full in the hip and thigh try to find a skinny jean that is closer to a straight leg than skin tight.
Skinny jeans range in leg openings and a slim lined straight legged jean will be more flattering for most body types.
Also aim for a mid rise as anything too low will be harder to fit that booty.
Make this your mantra - skinny jeans don't have to be skin tight
Go for a dark wash
Skinny jeans are in a range of hues from slate gray to acid wash and bright colours.
But if you are looking for a closet staple not something you will wear one season and then look back on in regret go for a dark wash.
A dark uniform wash is universally flattering and wont add unwanted attention to larger hips or thighs.
Rock your boots
What is so great about skinny jeans is that you don't have to hide you beautiful tall boots under a pant leg.
Plus wearing a boot with your skinnies tucked in adds volume to the lower half balancing out the hip and thigh.
Even better no more salt stains from the salted Canadian streets and sidewalks!
Elongate your legs
Wear your skinny leg jeans with heels or pointy toe flats. It just looks fab.
Make sure if you are wearing pumps to keep your skinny jeans cropped at the ankle.
Also avoid your kicks (unless you are a teen!). This is a very young look and is usually unflattering.
Wear you skinny jeans with confidence. If you feel uncomfortable in your skinny jeans it will show when you wear them.
Use them as a tool to show off your favourite boots or a great new jacket.
If you aren't feeling amazing in your skinnies you might want to skip them until you get it right.
Skinny jeans should add to your wardrobe not hide in the back of your closet.
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