The Skinny on Your Denim

Let's face it, when any girl sees a pair of skinny jeans, they are TERRIFIED! But what no one knows is that there is variety and ideal pair for any shape! I'll give you the low down on how anyone can find their favorite jean and call it a skinny!

If you're looking for a skinny but don't want that edgy painted denim look or super tight on the calf, try a classic straight leg. Ideally I suggest a straight leg for those who are getting into their first pair of skinnys, think of the straight leg like your training wheels when learning to ride a bike. Here's one of my favorites that look fantastic on almost anyone and are freaking comfy! The Citizens of Humanity Ava Straight Leg. They come in a variety of colors but I think the "Faith" dark wash is best. What i love about them is that they have a high rise in the back and go higher along the hips and work their way down to a low rise in the front. And you know what that means?? NO MUFFIN TOP!!! Also they have an 14inch inseam which means they have an 14 inch diameter around the ankle so they wont be super tight but can still snug their way into a boot. These jeans are also great of you are a hippier girl. If you were blessed with curves don't go with such a tapered look but more of a straight leg because one: it will make you look so much taller and thinner. two: it wont draw attention to the hips.

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If you want a fantastic tapered classic and sleek look, go with my personal loves J Brand 912 or the J Brand 910. I'm obsessed and own both but how can you go wrong with them? They are basic as you can get with nothing funky on the pockets so your ass wont look huge! No one wants to have a huge ass in a pair of skinnys. If you are a tall girl, go with the 912 because they are a lot longer and have that 12 inch diameter around the ankle. The 910's (10 inch ankle diameter) are more of an ankle length so if you are looking for a strict boot jean, they will slide into the tightest boots with no hassle! A picture of them is up top. Just some FYI about J Brands, they run small so don't cry if you have to go a size up... it's not you, it's the jean.

Still confused? Don't worry, there are such helpful sites that basically hold your hand as you go through the skinny jean process. My personal favorite is the Paige Premium Denim site. There is an interactive fit guide of this beautiful 5'9 blond babe named Paige Adams-Geller who helps you find your perfect fit. It's awesome. Or another great guide is the one on bloomingdales.com. It has everything including brands that are perfect for your unique body type.

It's a simple process so don't get scared. Just remember not to get a all around low rise (muffin top city) and to make sure the rise on the hips and back is mid to high rise. Also if you're self conscious of looking chunky in them, go with a SOLID dark wash. Anything with fading or weird distressing is only going to draw attention. Also make sure when you try on any denim that they fit SNUG. They will stretch so if you if they fit you perfectly in the fitting room go a size down or else you'll have saggy butt within 30 minutes. So remember to just keep it simple and you'll be fine!

Paige interactive guide link:

http://www.paigepremiumdenim.com/fit_guide1.html

Bloomingdales Fit Guide:

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/customerservice/denimfitguide.jsp