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Are ankle grazers cool?

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PrimaBallerina · 04/05/2012 18:05

I'm hoping so but there's a nagging voice telling me I might be wrong and that jeans should be just too long and never just too short.

I found the most amazing pair of Levis Demi Curve skinny jeans in the perfect 'worn in' blue for £20 in TK Maxx today. They only had a 32 leg though, which is just on the ankle for me.

I think they might look good with ballet flats, sandals or heels for the summer. I recall seeing a style of skinnies in Topshop last month that they were calling ankle grazers. That means they must be cool right.

I know I shouldn't have to ask if I like them but I'm a bit tragic style wise these days and fear I will accidentally go mumsy.

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chaosisawayoflife · 04/05/2012 19:01

In my possibly unfashionable opinion, it's OK for skinnies to be short, but not straight legs. However, a turn up can look good.

PrimaBallerina · 04/05/2012 19:09

Thanks. Yes I tried out a mini turn up in the changing room but was undecided. Agree about straight or - God forbid - boot cuts never being too short.

I've lost all confidence in my own judgement since having DS. I'm scared to take the tags off!

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AmberNectarine · 04/05/2012 19:44

I think they sound perfect for summer!

NotMostPeople · 04/05/2012 19:47

Yes, otherwise known as 7/8th 's either with or without turnups so long as they're straight leg or skinny.

Freshlettice · 05/05/2012 00:06

Yes definitely. Turn-ups for me every time.

snowmummy · 05/05/2012 00:15

Also love turned up just too short skinnies for summer with flats of flip flops

Fuctifano · 05/05/2012 10:12

That is a steal and they sound lovely, I wish I was near a TKMaxx. I'm living in my slight curve straight in the dark shade turned up with heels and a blazer but the skinnies in a lighter wash with birkies is my ambition should summer arrive.

PrimaBallerina · 05/05/2012 11:46

Ah brilliant! Many thanks all (rips tags off with wild abandon)

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