Inconvenient Truth

Not all skinny jeans are created equal. They just aren't. Likewise, not all people are meant to wear skinny jeans. Trust me, you'll get over this so fast when they aren't EVERYwhere next season. 

Mostly, they propelled into popularity recently due to teenage girls wanting to give their Dad's heart attack's the tunic/flowy shirt trend - which goes with the theory that if you wear baggy up top you need to be slim on the bottom and vice versa. 

Skinny jeans are not the best choice for a majority of the population. It's extremely hard to wear the extreme taper that comes with the skinny jean. They are not universally flattering  and typically only look how they should on the skinny, long legged variety hence the name.

A more well suited style jean - that tends to be more universally attractive and flattering - is the straight leg. It has the same concept as the skinny jean but just not with the extreme slim cut from the hip to ankle - and unlike the skinny jean, the straight leg jean looks GREAT on curvy and petite/curvy frames alike. 

Where skinny jeans can make short and pear shaped gals appear hippy-er and shorter than they are ... the straight leg can give the illusion of longer legs and a slimmer bottom half - especially when paired with a blazer. Where skinny jeans can be an agonizing experience for a curvy gal - straight leg jeans can make you appear slimmer and taller. Another BEAUTIFUL and attractive option is the bootcut jean. It really provides a nice balance to any figure short/tall, curvy/skinny and is more forgiving through the hip/thigh.

There are many other fits that work well with all figures, the purpose of this post was mostly to convey that contrary to what various mediums will have you believe the skinny jean is not the universal truth. However, no matter what style/size/cut jean you're shopping for, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Dark wash prevails. It's universally attractive, slimming and stylish - always. Lighter wash jeans will never be acceptable in the work place - for good reason.
• Tailor, tailor, tailor. Tailoring is key. If your jeans are too long and you morally object to wearing a heel that makes them the appropriate length get them tailored. If your jeans are too long and you want the option of wearing them with heels or flats - get them tailored. Otherwise you will look sloppy and can make you appear heavier than you are. No matter how skinny/curvy you are. 
• Fit. We all need to be honest with ourselves and what size we are. An ill fitting pair of jeans can take a stylish outfit to tramp town very quickly. When trying on jeans look at yourself from all angles in the horrible lit rooms with the three sided mirrors. If the jeans look good in there they'll look AMAZING in reality. Be honest with yourself. Don't make a pair of jeans work because a magazine/friend/TV show says so. Find what looks great on YOU!

Life is too short to not have a good pair of jeans!!