How to Pinch Roll Your Jeans

Ahhh, the 1980s. Remember the monogrammed sweaters, Spudz Mackenzie, teased hair, jelly bracelets, The Bangles, Camaros, Jeff Spicoli and, of course, pinch-rolled jeans. Let's take a walk down memory lane and reminisce on how to roll the pinch. And for you first-time rollers … read and learn.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Straight leg jeans, preferably acid-washed

1. 

   Pinch the hem of your jean tight around your ankle.

2. 

   With your other hand, hold the extra material straight out from your ankle.

3. 

   Fold the flap of material so that it lies flat, wrapping it around your ankle.

4. 

   Roll the hem up twice ... and viola! The infamous pinched-roll is back!

Tips & Warnings

• To complete the nostalgic '80s look, pair your pinch-rolls with big slouch socks (do not cover the pinch-rolled hem) and Reebok high tops.
• Names for this style varied by region. Other names for the pinched-roll included: tight-rolled, french-rolled, peg-rolled.
• If you are going anywhere but an '80s party, you may be subject to stares, giggles, and even some pointing. My advice: Hold your head high and remember that every out-of-style style comes back around ... eventually.

[pondripples]

on 10/14/2009 Don't forget the carefully folded down socks that went under this.

[portiagypsy]

on 4/22/2009 i had to swipe this from bart...before the days of skinny jeans, i spent much time pegging my pants. there must be a rule thought that one can not peg ones pants if one insists on wearing saggy ass jeans. ever.

[SmithM99]

on 7/28/2008 thanks, still do this for long jammies, had no idea was so dated... :) great pics for novices

[Elizabethknows]

on 5/30/2008 great article. Rolled up jeans I remember the days.

[Desula]

on 5/3/2008 Help for the short people!!!