How to Wear Women's Skinny Jeans Properly

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Skinny jeans are proving to be an enduring fashion trend --- sexy and versatile, they're seen on the street and in celebrity fashion spreads. They are elastic and the jeans can have some stretch to fit tightly, hugging every curve down to the ankles. Skinny jeans aren't just for willowy supermodels, though --- anyone can rock them if they have the right pair and the right accessories.

Things You'll Need

• skinny jeans
• flats
• stilettos
• big tops

Instructions

1. Wear the right shoes. Women who are tall --- 5 foot 7 inches or taller --- or have skinny legs and small hips can wear a pair of cute flats. Shorter women, or those who have thicker legs, should consider wearing heels or stilettos, as they will elongate the entire figure and give the illusion of longer and leaner legs.

   All body types can wear boots with skinny jeans. Boots should be reasonably tight-fitting around the jeans to keep the slim line; look for boots with heels if you want to make your legs appear longer.

2. Choose the right top. Many women prefer to pair skinny jeans with long, loose-fitting tops to balance out the look. Tops don't have to billow out, just choose a combination that won't exaggerate the hips too much.

3. Make sure the jeans fit properly and comfortably. Choose a stretchier fabric if you have a lot of curves; stiffer jeans might look great when you're standing up, but may create odd shapes like the "muffin top" when you sit down. Make sure the jeans are the correct length --- skinny jeans that are too long will bunch up at the ankle, which ruins the slim line.

References

• "The Huffington Post"; How to Wear Skinnies When You've Got the Lady Curves; Mihal Freinquel; January 2010