I've tried and failed to get past skinny jeans

[HalfStar]

But I can't. Just given in and ordered yet another pair.

I LOVE the look of mom/straight-leg anything 90s and high waisted, but I just cannot get the look right, it's so cold here I have to wear socks and the socks fall down and it's really uncomfortable.

I'll be wearing looser-fit jeans in summer with sandals but for winter I'm afraid it's still skinnies all the way.

Anyone else?

[Floisme]

HalfStar I've worn them with a plain shirt (cotton but silk would be lovely) or a V neck cashmere jumper. Basically something fairly plain and just a little bit slouchy but not oversized cos that would swamp me.
Brogues on my feet. Then taxi or car as soggy hems aren't fun!

This is the kind of effect I'm after .... in my dreams.

[niminypiminy]

I'm wondering what's wrong with socks.

I've never worn jeans tucked into boots, doesn't suit me, but isn't that look a bit dated now? (Actually I think it was dated some years ago.)

In any case I don't see why there should be this sock phobia. I wear straight jeans, a little rolled up, with trainers or shoes and socks, and I haven't developed hypothermia or terminal style-death. Lots of rolled up/cropped/7/8ths trousers with socks on En Brogue - scroll down to latest Instagram photos.

[AnyFucker]

That site is great, niminy

[clumsyduck]

There are other cuts of jeans ?? actually Iv been toying with the idea of getting some looser straight fit jeans . Living on the edge over here 😂

[CallarMorvern]

I feel I repeat myself on jeans threads, but skinny jeans look ridiculous on me as I have huge feet and the tightness on the ankles makes me feel a bit queasy. Skinny kickflares or baby bootlegs all the way here. Plus, I can still remember the skinny jeans of my youth, we called them drainpipes and the ankles had to be less than a certain measurement or else you weren't cool.

[Floisme]

You're right niminy this thing about socks being invisible is absolutely crazy and I can't believe I've fallen for it. It's like saying gloves mustn't be on show.

[Believeitornot]

I have massive feet. Skinny legs and super skinny ankles.

I will not give up my skinny jeans. Although as I get older I feel I want to be comfortable. So have been switching to knitted dresses and thick leggings/tights.

Bliss. I can move that bit more without having to breathe in when I sit down (although the Next high waisted skinnies are fab)

[niminypiminy]

Followed a link on En Brogue and am now fantasising about spending a ridiculous amount of money on socks from Oybo.

[HalfStar]

ooh those socks are gorgeous. I actually ordered a couple of pairs from Zara Men to see if they'd stay up better with my rolled up mom jeans, will report back...