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What do I wear in the evenings - skinny jeans a no??

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bookworm1982 · 01/12/2021 22:56

So I understand that skinny jeans are now a no no no which has delighted me as I hated them (so uncomfortable) and LOVE wearing my baggy comfortable mum jeans. However, despite that wearing mum jeans with DMs/converse during the day is great, what about at night when I get dressed to go out? I've got some lovely shirts and sparkly top which -in my opinion - would look best with some nice tight skinny trousers and boots/heels, but if skinny jeans are out? What the fuck do I wear on my bottoms?

I'm 39 and losing the grip on trends... please help me xx

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bookworm1982 · 15/12/2021 09:59

@Gonnagetgoing

what you could wear instead:-

Black knee or other length skirt - I've got an old knee length sort of tiny pleats (like Issey Miyake Pleats Please clothes but not as flowy) black skirt which looks good with sparkly jumpers, blouses etc.

Black crepe/luxury fabric harem trousers or 'peg' trousers.

Black trousers with a sequin trim or glitter all over (M&S had some or Matalan).

Sequin skirt preferably black.

Lovely. Would you wear those kind of skirts with Chunky boots?
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RampantIvy · 15/12/2021 10:00

Mumsnet fashion police. Flipping autocorrect.

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Coffeepot72 · 15/12/2021 10:12

Mom jeans are good with ankle boots but you have to turn them up and faff about with getting the turnup right. For me, I almost want a slither of skin just at the top of the boot. Any lower and it looks frumpy.

Yes! Half an inch of turn up in the wrong direction can completely break the look!

dropitlikeitsloth · 15/12/2021 10:12

They sound nice xx

Thanks OP, they’re thick enough I can ‘French tuck’ a shirt or jumper in and they still look good 😊

Love those boots OP I have a similar pair in an Oxford blood colour.

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bookworm1982 · 15/12/2021 10:38

@Coffeepot72

Mom jeans are good with ankle boots but you have to turn them up and faff about with getting the turnup right. For me, I almost want a slither of skin just at the top of the boot. Any lower and it looks frumpy.

Yes! Half an inch of turn up in the wrong direction can completely break the look!

🤣🤣🤣🤣
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bookworm1982 · 15/12/2021 10:38

@dropitlikeitsloth

They sound nice xx

Thanks OP, they’re thick enough I can ‘French tuck’ a shirt or jumper in and they still look good 😊

Love those boots OP I have a similar pair in an Oxford blood colour.

Oooh that colour sounds gorgeous
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MarvEll · 15/12/2021 10:50

I remember my mum saying about never throwing anything away because it all comes back around. I used to wear flares and baggies, with a tight(er) t-shirt over the top and tight zippy cardy thing. Big platform shoes. I'm 30s. I was so resistant to skinnies, but now I feel weird going back to wearing clothes in the style from when I was 18. Also, I remember the first time I wore skinnies and just loving that they didn't soak up all the rain water... Although I guess the style is shorter now?
Fashion! I just can't be bothered!

MarvEll · 15/12/2021 10:51

Also - how do you adapt mum jeans with flats? I never want to wear heels again, I can't stand them!

dropitlikeitsloth · 15/12/2021 11:13

@MarvEll

Also - how do you adapt mum jeans with flats? I never want to wear heels again, I can't stand them!
These are a few ideas I have on my Pinterest board…
What do I wear in the evenings - skinny jeans a no??
What do I wear in the evenings - skinny jeans a no??
What do I wear in the evenings - skinny jeans a no??
Gonnagetgoing · 15/12/2021 11:24

@RampantIvy

Mumsnet fashion police. Flipping autocorrect.
@RampantIvy - yes and I did this last week on a date with biker boots.
Gonnagetgoing · 15/12/2021 11:26

@bookworm1982

These are my new boots. I love them. I think they'll look great with a midi skirt and jumper. What do you think?

[[https://www.tower-london.com/buffalo-aspha-clf-womens-black-boots?gclid=Cj0KCQiAweaNBhDEARIsAJ5hwbf1e8znb6oWocsG4KEo5F6P]]SzuXYiAnGMM9Fr3kmUE5H84grw405oaAqsIEALwwcB#500=85&fooc=1038&fok=fc250b80b09f0a150dc1f56ccf0513f5&foo_s=gplauk?esvt=-&esvq=&esvadt=999999---1&esvcrea=505245672176&esvplace=&esvd=m&esvtg=pla-52230533683&esvaid=50181

Yes will look fine!

Alternatively (didn't ask where she got them) I saw a mum in M&S wearing some patent leather black ankle boots (I think with pointy toe) and the sort of obvious pronounced area (sort of Western?) if that makes sense?

worriedatthemoment · 15/12/2021 14:59

Skinny jeans still seem to be in the shop and my teenage nieces and friends daughter still seem to be wearing them

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bookworm1982 · 15/12/2021 15:03

@MarvEll

Also - how do you adapt mum jeans with flats? I never want to wear heels again, I can't stand them!
I wear them with my white converse - like the one in the first pic dropitlikeitsloth posted
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bookworm1982 · 15/12/2021 15:04

@MarvEll

I remember my mum saying about never throwing anything away because it all comes back around. I used to wear flares and baggies, with a tight(er) t-shirt over the top and tight zippy cardy thing. Big platform shoes. I'm 30s. I was so resistant to skinnies, but now I feel weird going back to wearing clothes in the style from when I was 18. Also, I remember the first time I wore skinnies and just loving that they didn't soak up all the rain water... Although I guess the style is shorter now? Fashion! I just can't be bothered!
Can't be bothered either sometimes 🤣 I spend a lot of time in old comfys at home 🥰
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