Bright skinny jeans - do you think you need to be super skinny and/or young to look good in them?

[Jacksterbear]

Tried on these today. Could not decide whether they looked really nice or I am just deluding myself. They fitted nicely around the waist and thighs but were quite fitted around the calves, not sure if a bit unflattering.

I am mid-30s. A size 10. But relatively chunky/curvy legs (esp calves) relative to my size. I look fine (I think) in black or blue denim skinny jeans.

Also, what would you wear with them?

I think bright skinnies are lovely! I guess if you were a real pear shape they might now be perfect, but otherwise I think they're great.

Besides, if you're a size 10 pretty much everything looks good on you!

not be perfect.

Really love the colour of those jeans. I'd wear them and am a size bigger than you! I think that ankle length flatters curvy legs so maybe try the shorter length? Id go for a simple oversized t shirt to wear with them in white or navy striped?

It sounds like we have a similar shape but I am sadly no longer in my 30s (41). I have been wearing coloured skinnies for the last 2 years. In fact my first pair were a similar colour to those you linked to but mine were Johnnie B. I still wear them now :). I also have purple and bubblegum pink.

I wear my coral skinnies with navy, camel or black. Love them in spring and cooler summer days with a slubby navy v neck tee and flip-flops.

Thanks for the replies. Ollie I think you are right about the length; I am average height but legs are on the short side (adding to the curvy/chunky effect!) and always have to roll up "standard" length skinnies which doesn't look as nice.

Me too Jacksterbear. I get mine shortened to ankle length to wear with flats in the summer and then just wear boots in the winter.

I just bought a similar pair, but in jade green, and I'm nearly 45. I am fairly slim of leg, though (size 10). I will wear them tucked into boots in the winter, then rolled up a couple of times with ballet flats or flip flops when the weather gets better.

You'll look great.

Like but ca tell
You colored jeans truly reduces your tips options

say that again fregley tips?

Love red really summery and look great with a tan

For me it's not my age that put me off (and i'm older than you) but the fit :( . I tried these on yesterday and they really throttled my very ordinary size 12 calves. I'm not sure if it is the fabric but it really produced a deeply unflattering mottled sausage effect where they clung to me. eeeuuuggghhh

AfternoonNap you have hit the nail on the head there, that's exactly what I was afraid of with the ones I tried on!

Fregley - eh?

size 12/14 here and 31. I wear them! I like my legs best though and find them flattering. I wear with ballet pumps or converse by day and heels at night with a fitted shirt or vest and a jacket/blazer

I think she likes them but she can't tell. I think she also believes you will reduce your tops options.

Tops. Options for tops

elvis can you tell me where you get yours please? I also like my legs best and would love to find a really good pair that don't attack my calves. Thanks

I have some from Top shop and some from New look. The new look ones were dead cheap but I prfere them. hth