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Skinny/straight jeans were more flattering and easier

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StubbornStool · 05/04/2025 07:56

I have a theory, (you’ll probably all say it’s wrong 😀) that skinny and or straight jeans were easier to choose and style than these great flapping things we’re supposed to wear at the moment.
Being out last night, unless you’re like a size 6 the big wide jeans just make you look well, big and wide. Agree skinny weren’t for Everyone but most arses looked better in them.

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PiggyPigalle · 06/06/2025 14:20

I'd hate to think pear shaped or large hipped women would be put off from wearing jeans, because of other women's criticism. At those impossible standards, most of us would be covered in a loose dress.
Wear what you like and enjoy it.

Floisme · 06/06/2025 14:26

PiggyPigalle · 06/06/2025 12:25

Come Winter and rain, straight and skinny will be back. Who wants long, wide jeans acting like a wick.
I do think barrel legged will be looked back on as mullet hairstyles are.

You may be right but, even if you are, aren’t you just a little bit glad that mullets once existed? I am. They’re funny. 50+ years after I had one, I still think about it and smile.

henlake7 · 06/06/2025 15:03

I dont think barrel legged jeans are a mullet! In fact come winter and rain they are the perfect option for baggy leg lovers who dont want wet hems!

You can find most styles these days. Looking at my wardrobe its all wide legged, parachute pants, balloon or harem trousers...apparently I love alot of fabric round my bottom half!
(although I will admit if you are a true low rise lover then you seem to be shit out of luck. Cant think the last time I saw a proper low rise, outside of the 2000s!).

luckylavender · 06/06/2025 15:29

StubbornStool · 05/04/2025 07:56

I have a theory, (you’ll probably all say it’s wrong 😀) that skinny and or straight jeans were easier to choose and style than these great flapping things we’re supposed to wear at the moment.
Being out last night, unless you’re like a size 6 the big wide jeans just make you look well, big and wide. Agree skinny weren’t for Everyone but most arses looked better in them.

Wear what you want

PiggyPigalle · 06/06/2025 16:30

Floisme · 06/06/2025 14:26

You may be right but, even if you are, aren’t you just a little bit glad that mullets once existed? I am. They’re funny. 50+ years after I had one, I still think about it and smile.

I'm so boring @Floisme , that I never had a mullet. I did come across a picture of me yesterday, where my little girl had dressed me up as a Spice Girl. That was bad enough.

MorrisZapp · 06/06/2025 19:35

springbringshope · 06/04/2025 20:20

G-star fan here too. Deck and Viktoria 🙌

I love gstar Kate, but I wish so much they weren't so low rise. If they were mid rise I'd buy every wash they do ❤️

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