Can I Tuck My Jeans into My Boots?

Jeans tucked into boots has been one of the hottest looks and trends in the last few years. Celebrities like Misha Barton and Lindsay Lohan are frequently photographed sporting this same look. Before trying it out yourself, focus on making sure you have the right boots and jeans.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Boots Jeans Socks

1. Opt for boots that stop right below the knee. Boots that are shorter tend to make legs look shorter and taller boots may look uncomfortable. Those that hit right at the knee or right below look the best when tucked into jeans.

2. Look for boots that are all one shade and that have a bit or stretch or give to the material. This stretch enables the boots to conform to the extra weight of the jeans without looking too bulky or overstuffed. In addition, the one shade or color of the boots will make your legs look longer.

3. Pick skinny jeans that hug your curves and have a straight leg or tighten in around the ankles. These jeans won't bunch up under the boots like heavier denim pants will and they won't disrupt the overall look or feel that you're trying to achieve.

4. Pull on the jeans and add a pair of socks over the jeans. You'll want to pull up the socks as high as they'll go and over the top of the jeans. This keeps the jeans in place and keeps them from sliding out of the boots or bunching up later.

5. Tuck the jeans into the boots by firmly holding onto the bottom of the jeans while pulling on the boots. Slip your hand into the bottom of the jeans to make sure they're still in place. Check out how the boots and jeans look together and see if there's any bunching. If there is, you can slip your hand inside the boots and straighten out the denim.

Tips & Warnings

• A great tip is to choose boots that have a zipper on the side or back instead of those that pull right on. You can hold the jeans to make sure they stay smooth while pulling up the zipper. Jeans with stirrups on the bottom or denim leggings look really good tucked into boots. The leggings look seamless with the boots and the stirrups keep the pants from riding up.
• This look tends to work best on women who are naturally skinny and have well defined legs. Other women may look a little dumpy in the same outfit.

[melliec]

on 11/12/2008 sounds like a lot of work! just check out stiruppz.com they make detachable stirrups that get your jeans into the boots comfortably AND keep them there! they're awesome!