Skinny jeans are slowly making their comeback. Although the baggy "dad" jeans are an imperative staple in many wardrobes currently, skin-tight denim pants are being spotted more frequently, from the runway to the streets.
Yet, the autumn/winter 2023 shows decreed that skinny jeans were ripe for a resurgence. Celine's show by Hedi Slimane was entitled Age of Indieness, featuring dark skinny jeans tucked into western boots, worn with a sequin jacket and shades.
Furthering fashion's mission to delay the inevitable return of the skinny jean, industry heavyweights are doubling down on ultra-loose fits. More is more, it appears, as far as jeans are concerned, with ample fabric flowing from the waists of runway models at Gucci and Schiaparelli.
Stylists say they're outdated. Celebrities have ditched them for wide-leg denim. And most notably, Gen Z hates them. But as fashion experts and fans have told Business Insider, you should probably throw that advice out the window and wear your skinny jeans anyway.
It's not about age; it's all about the fit when it comes to wearing skinny jeans. You just need to adjust the style to your changing body shape. To get the correct fit, look at the waist rise, the upper leg, and the lower leg. Use this combination and you will get the perfect pair of jeans every time.
In the early 2000s, skinny jeans were everywhere, paired with other trends of the era like ballet flats, peplum tops and Louboutin heels. They were sold by designer brands and fast fashion stores. But by the end of the decade they were falling out of favor.
'In recent years, the Nineties straight-leg jean has become a wardrobe staple that will not go anywhere in 2024,' Page says. 'The beauty of straight-leg jeans is that they can look like a prized vintage pair but have been rigorously tested to ensure a great fit.
The street style of the fall-winter 2023-2024 fashion weeks set off that wide-leg and cargo jeans will still be the biggest denim trend. These garments crowded the streets of the world's fashion capitals, matched with high heels, oversized blazers, leather jackets, and cropped tops.
It's no secret that “cheugy” 2010s trends like platform UGG boots, ballet flats, and colored tights à la Gossip Girl are making a resurgence in 2023. And next on the hitlist is none other than millennial favorite skinny jeans — according to TikTok, anyway.
Business Insider asked four stylists to share which items to get rid of from your 2023 wardrobe. Clothes with oversized logos and shield sunglasses are both fading in popularity. Neons and pastel florals are being replaced by cooler, earthy shades.
In 2023, instead of a fresh pant width or rise length, denim skirts took over the streets. With nostalgia for the indie era of the early aughts on the rise, it would've been easy to assume that the denim mini worn over opaque tights or cropped leggings would become the trend du jour.
Original - Ankle length skinny jeans are a classic way to wear your ankle booties. This looks best when your inseam is the perfect length on your leg. Your skinny jean opening should line up naturally with your ankle and chosen booties. For ankle boots, you can try a chelsea boot or a nice pair of heeled booties.
Tucked-in blouse: Pair your skinny jeans with a tucked-in blouse for a polished and put-together look. This combination works well for both casual and dressier occasions. Oversized sweater: Create a cozy and chic outfit by wearing a chunky or oversized sweater with your skinny jeans.
Even high-profile celebrities are hopping on the trend: Bella Hadid was spotted in the streets of New York wearing an oversized denim pant, right on trend. Bootcut, slim, low-rise, skirt, dress, or jacket: Gray denim was everywhere on the fashion week streets, replacing the eternal indigo blue or black jeans.
Last year, form-fitting denim took a back seat to looser shapes, such as baggy low-rise jeans (a win for comfy dressers like myself), pocketed cargo pants and denim skirts. While these will roll over into 2024, there are a few other key players on the denim roster that feel particularly fresh.
One of those wardrobe staples that's making a big comeback in 2024 is the cargo pant. We're seeing cargo pockets and utility details on all pant silhouettes, but the most fashion-forward way to wear them is on wide leg jeans.
Trend-watching companies echoed the sentiment. In 2022, demand for skinny denim picked up, with the return driven by millennials, who were not willing to compromise between comfort and style, heading back to the office and their social lives, said Marguerite Le Rolland of Euromonitor.
Skinny jeans should be tight, but not skin tight. Jeans should easily slide over your calves and thighs – if they don't, choose a larger size. Practice squatting and bending in your jeans to make sure they give you enough room to move around in.
If you need to wrap your jeans around your ankle to fit them in the booties, don't do it. Skinny jeans are typically the best style for tucking into ankle boots, but if the boots have a wide boot shaft, or are a looser fit like this or this , you may be able to tuck a straighter leg jean into them.
Hemming means you can no longer wear them scrunched, but you can still cuff if you'd like. Although, (and this is the main reason stopping me from hemming so far) unless the bottom is very fitted on you, hemming can cut off the skinny part of the jean, turning them straight leg.
What is the difference between skinny and slim fit?
While Slim Fit follows the natural lines of the body without being overly tight, Skinny Fit is even tighter and fits very closely to the body. Key differences between Slim and Skinny: Slim Fit: A close fit with some roominess for comfort and mobility. Skinny Fit: Extremely tight and clingy to the body.
