skinny love
Monday, July 30, 2012
It hit me the other day as I finished a grueling hour long spin class and my rail thin zero-percent-body-fat cycling teacher announced that she hated skinny jeans, that they looked terrible on her and did anyone else hate them--that nothing engenders self loathing like a cut that puts every body flaw on display. Skinny jeans have dominated round ups and self portraits day in and day out in the blog world for months, inspiring me to a) lose weight and get in shape and b) find the perfect pair of skinny jeans. I lucked out in the beginning, shedding a few winter pounds with Katie's intensive Fusion Core Class and finding some stretch skinnies at Zara to tide my skinny craving...
But then spring came bringing the inevitable need for white jeans, and with mounting frustration I tried on pair after pair at store after store, unable to find anything that fit, until on the brink of tears I finally settled for a pair of skinny skinnies at Madewell and called it a day.
and I told you to be fine
and I told you to be balanced and I told you to be kind...
On my skinny days I wear them and all is well and the rest of the time they sit gathering dust in my jeans drawer. I forgot all about it until this weekend when a father told me about a recent disastrous skinny jean shopping mission with his athletic 11 year old daughter--it made my heart catch a moment, how the body image cycle starts at such a young age, bringing up not-good-enough issues to all, no matter how beautiful or fit. In the end, I think the best we can do is make fun of it all. So if you haven't checked out Preston and his skinny jean obsession, this will lift you right out of the worst of skinny jean depression.
Labels: stylish reflections
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Monday, July 30, 2012
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50 Comments:
I avoid them like the plague! xo
Honestly... I love skinny jeans. I reach for them before any other style in my closet. But this is because I have historically lacked a bottom or hips... so they kind of give me a bit!
Mary Jo, I had such a laugh watching the video! I've only worn black skinny jeans - ha! The fact is that no matter how fit I am, this is simply not the best cut for my legs. :)
Ada
i don't wear them....well that's not true....
i buy "skinnies"...but i buy them in sizes too big....
if they start to "feel" like skinny jeans, i take them off.
i've never been a fan of tight clothing...i hate the way it feels.
They show up the exact size of your thighs which is not a great pointer for many of us - but even worse for me emphasise my dreadful middle aged flat bum. And it doesn't matter what brand, Im always hiking them up. Yes all this stuff is starting so early and its kid's TV.( I have yet to find a pair of nice white trousers that are not see-through...sigh...)
skinnies, I don't really understand their appeal either still I wear them, often balanced with a floatier top. As for your zero-fat instructor-> those are often the most critical of their bodies
The key with denim is to find what works and stick with it. All trends certainly aren't meant for every body type. Remember the low rise craze? Ick!
Haha, I loved that video! I actually truly love skinny jeans, those and a great dress are probably my most pulled items to wear. There are so many versions of them to buy as well!
I love skinnies, and it's hard for me to find the perfect one too! Madewell and Old Navy has really good ones though!
XOXO
Shels
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I am ALL about skinny jeans! They are practically all I wear, and my collection is ever-expanding!
Fab post, darling!
xoxox,
CC
I can't wear them too skinny... This Latin body is not made for those cuts... I used the skinny straight cut from uniqlo and could not love them more!!!
its fun and stylish!
love the first photo!
xo
MOSAMUSE
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Amaazing blog and I really love it.
Very nice photos :))
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I cannot live without skinny jeans or leggings. They are the best thing that ever happened to fashion.
I have a lot of weird body issues, so i understand the frustration. No skinny jeans for me...they would look awful and I'm sure they don't come in my size either.
Lauren from www.shootingstarsmag.blogspot.com
I actually still have skinny jeans from Old Navy but have wanted to check out J Brand and Madewell. I also got a pair of GAP 1969 skinny bright blue pants that were all across the blog world. I definitely try to hit the gym so my legs look ok in the skinnies.
it is sad that an 11 year old is really concerned about skinny pants - is our society really looking at body image at that young an age?
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
I tend to wear slim straight cuts rather than skinnies because I don't feel comfortable in anything too tight. I swear by J. Crew Matchsticks. That video was too funny :)
Have a fab week Mary Jo!
Rowena @ rolala loves
I don't wear anything but bootcut. I have a flat butt but an hourglass hips and thighs--it's not cute in skinny jeans. Picture a lighbulb upside down in spandex.
mary jo, jean shopping in general will make you pull your hair out! HAHAHAHA skinny jean shopping makes you go insane. LOL i love the skinny jean look, but there's an art to them laying right. ya gotta have the body and the right fit! i prefer deeper reds for myself. bright reds look horrid on my (in regards to your question about red lipstick).
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I don't wear them. Have never owned a pair. Not that I mind my weight, just that I have short legs and they make me look like a bowling pin. I did recently get some motorcycle boots, and I might now, finally, buy my first pair to tuck in. I knew the trend was big, but I just couldn't put them on my body.
I do love myself a great pair of skinny jeans...but there are only certain brands I can wear. J Brand and Blank NYC are my go to brands. And that picture of Miro Duma is making me want to jazz them up with a head piece! So chic. xo
Haha that video was a good laugh. Honestly I only really wear skinny jeans, or skinny pants. Being only 5'1 it's sadly the only type of bottoms I can wear without looking like I raided someone else's closet. I really wished I could pull off the boyfriend jeans. Everyone has their own flaws, it's what makes us human. I really hope the youths understand that, and pray I won't have to run into that issue with my daughters. Hope you had a great weekend!
xx Jenee C.
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This is quite a heartbreaking post. Sorry for not replying fast. It was such a busy period!!
Best Regards
Miss Margaret Cruzemark
http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.gr/
So true! I cannot think of a single item that's less forgiving...
Saying that, I do love them (like you) on my slim days - just bought a gorgeous mint pair from Zara recently, love!
I love skinnies. It's very nice and comfortable. Love your selection of photos. The second one is really great.
Nice post.
xoxo
Because I don't wear trousers (I only have like 2 pairs of trousers really) I avoid this problem. I have a skinny pair of jeans that I wear outside when playing with my girls and they fit well, but the waist is a bit loose and I have to wear a belt or deal with pulling them up every second. I don't think skinnies suit everyone and the trend has people going nuts to get some that suit them, but just remember we are as we are. You will either find a pair that suit you or you'll find another type of trousers that suit you and you will look better than all the others wearing skinnies because you will stand out and shine in your different pair and then maybe that will become trend and you will have started it ;D But, we have to make the best of what we got and not worry if something doesn't suit us. And to be honest, the way these fall down and need a belt and stick when it's hot, I rather slap on a pair of bell bottoms and say give peace a chance and be much happier ;D In fact, as soon as I find some bell bottoms/flare jeans, away these skinnies go ;) Have a super day doll!! xox
I am a fan. I love how easy they are to style and look good with flats and heels.
I wear them on my skinny days too.
Joanne
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xx
I love skinny jeans,
they are fabulous with the kind of tops that I have so I have lots of them.
Skinny jeans are literally my BFF! I LIVE in them throughout fall and winter, and in spring and summer I cuff them and wear them as capris. LOVE skinnies!
P.S. After your comment from Saturday I am so excited for the new nail polish collection! :)
Hope you're having a great Tuesday Mary Jo!!!!
I do love skinny jeans!!! I'm tall so the cut works well on me. I also wear other jean styles like bootcut and the latest wider leg style like Rachel Zoe has been seen wearing....
Jeans are such a staple in my wardrobe!!! I love them!!!
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i love any skinny mint pants!
xxS
It seems like not just jeans, but skinny cut pants in general rule my closet. It used to be bootcut jeans, now it's skinny jeans. I love em. Esp the ones from Zara. They work well with my shape.
xx
Quiet Luxury
I like such trousers;)
Omg that is so validating. If your instructor feels that way....Wow we all have to be grateful for our bodies and how we look. I don't wear jeans but if I did I don't know if I'd be daring enough to sport the skinny ones being a thunder thigh gal. But then again I could claim I'm inspired by the Kardashians!
xo
Sharon
LOL that video gave me a really good laugh!! I do wear skinny jeans...but I'm not "really skinny" like the really skinny model in the video said you have to be in order to wear them! haha! I just like the way they look with tall heels!
:)
Allison
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Awesome skinnies! Love the sleek look, especially with that fab jacket. xo style, she wrote
I used to hate skinny jeans. Now I love them. Go figure. My favorite brand is J-Brand. When they fit they really, really fit. They're also loose in the crotch, so even though they're skin tight they're still comfortable. I like wearing them with loose tops. I also like not your daughters jeans. They make nice skinnies too.
Keep trying! Eventually you'll find a great pair. If I did with my big butt anyone can.
I'm a fan too. We are flying today to the Black Sea :)
big hugs to you, Mary Jo
I love skinny jeans. I will be sad when they are no longer in style. Every once in a while I will have a particularly fat day when I want to be in sweats and a hoodie, but skinny jeans make me feel put together for some reason.
*Erin
I just love that first shot, she wears it well! Hmm, I do love skinnies, but I think straight legs work better for me unless I'm wearing fierce heels! Right now I can't even think about skinnies as it's too hot! I'd be peeling them off otherwise!;)
I love skinny jeans since it is so easy to wear with so many tops and shirts and great shoes...but I honestly think they look best on a lean tomboy Kate Moss look alike...wich I am not! But I am 40 now and think my life is too short to avoid them because of that so I wear them anyway:)
xo Caroline
Happy Wednesday!
For me skinny jeans are the most flattering thing on my figure as I am petite and feel straight jeans or others swamp my frame? It is a pain finding some that flatter my rather proportionality round bottom!!
I do believe though some skinny jeans can be TOO tight!!
xx
I LOVE skinnies and if i could wear them all the time, i would. In fact, these days, i do as weather in London doesn't allow for skirts due to almost constant rain.
And my favourites are Diesel. They fit me perfectly, and i feel so comfortable in them. Put on a t shirt, heels, and the outfit is perfect. Viva les skinnies!
Red xx
This post brought an image in my head - me many years ago in London spotting a girl in a pair of skinny jeans (back then they were not hip or trendy yet) and thinking "Oh I wish I could wear them too. Here I am some years later with my closet full with skinnies. To find a right pair is definitely important yet I think almost everybody can pull a skinny jeans look off. It's all about right pairing and good fabrics. Though I must admit I prefer skinnies in dark colours (here we come, the body issues...:)
Funny that for this post you used the pics of the Russian ladies only...flattering to me:)
Great post dear
Xx
Alexandra
www.fashion-bridge.blogspot.com
I do wear skinnies although I should stear way clear of them. I hardly even like to wear pants because of my body issues nevermind skinny jeans but for some reason I torture myself every now and again...
Hope you're having a great week, Mary Jo! :) xoxo
hahaha, that video. oh the skinny jeans. a love hate relationship. for real.
xo TJ
I like these skinnies! <3
the girl who wore chanel paris bombay collection are truly a fashionista,its so effortlessly stylish
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