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Fed up of skinnies

36 replies

LynetteScavo · 25/04/2014 12:51

Because I feel I have to find find tops long enough to cover at least half of my bum.

What's the alternative? Confused

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AnnabelleDarling · 25/04/2014 12:59

Boyfriends? Actually I find straight legs baggy enough and turn up the ends, big deep turn back rather than turning up a couple of times iykwim

NotYouNaanBread · 26/04/2014 10:28

I got my first pair of boyfriends this week after rather stupidly going jeans shopping when bloated & premenstrual. In my defence, dd2 had fallen asleep in the stroller so I was grabbing my chance! Anyway, I looked like shit in the skinnies I tried on, so tried the boyfriends in despair.

They're from Topshop & are amazing. I've been wearing them with a chambray shirt/leather jacket/converse and last night with a slinky top & coral stilettos. Great buy.

contractconfusion · 27/04/2014 09:14

I still wear bootcut, for jeans and smart trousers. Skinnies or even straight leg look ridiculous on me. I know people don't like them but I refuse to look like a walking parsnip on account of fashion.

LynetteScavo · 03/05/2014 21:32

I need to be brave and go and try on some boyfriends.

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TheOriginalSteamingNit · 03/05/2014 21:34

I love boyfriend jeans. Not so good for winter cos you can't tuck them in boots, but right now, with converse or similar, perfect!

Coconutty · 03/05/2014 21:36

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libertytrainers · 03/05/2014 21:37

i just got some nice culottes for summer Grin they are nicer than they sound!

HowYaLikeThemApples · 03/05/2014 21:38

I've always struggled how to explain what's wrong when I try to wear skinnies, christ it IS like a parsnip isn't it!!!!!!

thenightsky · 03/05/2014 21:41

Why can't boyfriends be tucked in boots?

TheOriginalSteamingNit · 03/05/2014 21:43

Well they can in theory but tend to make the zip struggle more than skinnies would!

ohms11 · 04/05/2014 03:05

My problem with boyfriend jeans is that they are usually faded/ really casual looking and therefore harder to dress up. But they are really popular right now. I have a wide legged chloe 70s style pair which I think look great with wedges.... and I will always love levis 501s

ohms11 · 04/05/2014 03:07

Or are 501s technically boyfriend jeans?!

squoosh · 04/05/2014 03:46

Straight leg jeans are the best, true classic that will outlive skinny and bootcut.

thenightsky · 04/05/2014 10:14

Agree that straight legs are the way forward. They always feel 'right'.

Busymumto3dc · 04/05/2014 10:17

I look awful in my boyfriend jeans! Are they went to be so baggy on your bum?

Blackjackcrossed · 04/05/2014 11:30

I think Boyfriends are harder to get right than skinnies.
You only had to see how hard it was for Doesmybum woman, she tried on countless pairs and her size 8 butt looked awful in so many, she really struggled to find a pair that flattered.
I believe straight legs are your best option. Gap real straight are flattering for a lot of people...worth a try?

Petal02 · 04/05/2014 12:55

I still wear skinnies, but only with a tunic/long top -otherwise I look ridiculous. If you're wearing boyfriends, have you definitely got to do turn ups at the bottom? Is that how you're supposed to wear them?

Busymumto3dc · 04/05/2014 13:34

Is it that boyfriends don't suit the skinnier you are?

Sleepwhenidie · 04/05/2014 13:38

I think you have to try a lot of different boyfriend styles on to find the right ones. If you are used to skinnies and are slightly more on the polished rather than scruffy casual side style wise then definitely go for skinny boyfriends and non-distressed. Will try and link a few...

Sleepwhenidie · 04/05/2014 13:47

Levis

Mother

asos

Petal02 · 04/05/2014 14:40

I like the Asos ones (especially the price)!

addictedtosugar · 04/05/2014 14:51

libertytrainers where from? that might be my answer to not being able to wear skirts (they ride up til the waist is at my boobs!), and I dislike the dress / skirt flying up bit.
Cheers

Twinklestein · 04/05/2014 14:51

I think everyone's bored of skinnies, thus the turn to boyfriend and flares...

I'm currently rocking skinny bell bottoms to keep the spirit of 75 alive...

Twinklestein · 04/05/2014 14:52

yy to Levi's 501s. I'm so glad that I kept mine from when I was 17...

squoosh · 04/05/2014 14:53

It's a rare person that looks good in boyfriend jeans.