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How to Pinch Roll Your Jeans

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How to Pinch Roll Your Jeans
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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. Step 1

    Pinch the hem of your jean tight around your ankle.

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 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.

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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 said

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

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

Desula said

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

CamieLee said

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on 6/25/2007 not this one lol, those peg-rolled pants hurt.

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