Skinny jeans: the top celebrity advocates
What do the Duchess of Cambridge, Russell Brand, Nigella Lawson and Cheryl Cole all have in common? Not an awful lot on the surface. However, a cursory glance into their respective wardrobes will show that when it comes to skinny jeans, they are all in it together.
It was a decade ago that Kate Moss stepped out in a pair of grey, faded skinny jeans. Within months, Vogue was championing the new trend, but what was once regarded as a fashion fad fit only for supermodels has been warmly embraced by all. Indeed, skinny jeans are now deemed suitable for almost any occasion, be it the school run or, if you’re Samantha Cameron, the Conservative party conference. It’s obvious that skinny jeans are here to stay, so what are the best ways to wear them?
First and foremost – and despite what is says on the tin – skinny jeans are not just for the skinny. (The ‘skinny’ part in fact refers to the lower leg, not the waist, thighs or bum).
In fact, well-fitting skinny jeans can stretch comfortably to suit all types of curves. The trick is to balance the proportions of the rest of the outfit with the straight lines of the skinny jeans to create a flattering silhouette.
Those worried about skinny jeans drawing attention to their hips, for example, should wear a long-line cardigan or a loose fitting (but never shapeless) tunic. More boyish shapes can wear their skinny jeans without covering the thighs, opting for a more form-fitting top, or even a shirt tucked into the jeans.
Rounder figures should choose solid coloured, long-line tops that fall below the bottom. Shoes with heels, wedges or boots will also make legs look longer and leaner.
The options are seemingly endless when it comes to wearing skinny jeans, and so too are the variety of shops now stocking them. And for anyone who can’t face the nightmare of the changing room, you can buy skinny jeans at Very.co.uk for a much more pleasurable shopping experience.
xo- Jessika
