How to Wear Skinny Jeans
From LoveToKnow Womens-Fashion
If you're welcoming 1980s fashion back with open arms, you're probably wondering how to wear skinny jeans.
Guidelines for Wearing Skinny Jeans
While you can certainly feel free to branch out and make your own style, there are a few guidelines that are generally true for everyone:
- Choose dark washes or gray to minimize flaws and make your overall silhouette look slimmer.
- Try on more than one pair, from more than one brand. They aren't all the same and while one rise or fit in one style may make you feel ridiculous, a few minor changes in the form of a pair from a different brand may be just the design your body needs.
- If you feel like your body is just not made for skinny jeans, you can still go with a straight leg pair of jeans in a dark wash, black, or gray, and wear them in the same way you'd wear skinny jeans. This may prove to be a great option for pear shapes, for example.
- You want them tight, but don't get them too tight. Make sure you can breathe and that your bumps and bulges aren't emphasized.
- Dolman sleeves also help balance out tight, tapered jeans. The key is volume.
How to Wear Skinny Jeans All Year
Want to know how to wear skinny jeans all year?
Fall and Winter
There are two basic ways to enjoy skinny jeans in the fall and winter. The first way is to wear them in the place of tights—with a short skirt or dress. This could create a bulky appearance for ladies who don’t have boyish shapes, so beware.
The other way to wear your skinny jeans is very, very chic. Try a tunic sweater with an oversized belt and a pair of tall boots (with or without heels) that fit on top of the bottoms of your jeans. This will be very warm and is one of the most stylish ways to wear skinny jeans. The best part is, anyone can pull this look off.
Spring and Summer
In the spring, you won't need the extra layer of the boots and you could probably go either way with the sweater material depending upon where you live. Flats or heels look great with skinny jeans during the warmer months. Since skinny jeans won't necessarily make your legs look shorter like some wide-leg pants can, flats are a viable option here. While the extra height from heels isn't necessary, there's something sexy about a colorful pair of pumps paired with dark skinny jeans.
In lieu of the sweater, opt for a lighter weight tunic top. Shirts that hit at the middle or bottom of the hip look most flattering with skinny jeans. Fitted tops can do without the decorative belt if you'd prefer to skip it. Another top option for women who hate flaunting their hips, tummy, and backside is the flowing empire waist shirt style.
With summer, things heat up and go even more casual. You can still enjoy the fashion trends from spring, dancing the nights away in your tight jeans and heels or shopping in those and flats.
Since summer's known for being the most casual season, consider rolling up the hems. This will also work with the straight leg jeans; it may possibly work even better if you prefer to roll them up about six inches for a capri pants look. Again, pair this style with a long shirt (a tank or fitted tunic tee will probably work best). Shoes can range from flip-flops to heels.
If you love your body and want to show it off, you can mix it up by wearing fitted tops that hit at or just below the waistband. This will be an especially seductive outfit for nights out when paired with brightly colored heels and chunky accessories.
A Final Thought
Never be afraid to make a trend your own, but if you're feeling uncertain about how to wear skinny jeans to suit your body shape, your style, or the season, use the guide above. Then strut around in your tight, tapered jeans with confidence — and great accessories.
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