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Slim jeans ... can we wear them yet?

176 replies

CatSquirrelDuck · 11/10/2026 16:06

My teenage daughter looked at what I picked up on a whim yesterday and said, 'It's 2026 ... why are you buying slim jeans."

But I really like them ... I wanted something other than blue/black jeans which I can't wear to work ... and they had my 'long' size in stock ... can I keep them? 🤔

www.next.co.uk/style/su767555/y54038

OP posts:
wishingonastar101 · Yesterday 15:50

skinny is fine.. if your...er...skinny. nothing worse than a fat leg squished into a skinny jean!

user58643296 · Yesterday 15:57

teacupmadam · Yesterday 15:18

😂 Good grief, you’d think I was the CEO of Big Skinny Jean, the way this is being debated. The funny thing is, I don’t even like skinny jeans particularly- they make most people resemble a parsnip if they aren’t Kate moss 😆

I shared an article with actual photographs of Gucci, Valentino and other designers featuring skinny jeans on the catwalk. I’m not asking anyone to wear them, just pointing out that designers are revisiting the style.

You can dislike skinny jeans all you like, but sneering at Vogue doesn’t magically make the photographs disappear.

And this obsession with what’s supposedly fashionable is quite funny. I wore flares when they were out of fashion and I’ll wear skinny jeans when I feel like it. I don’t need a trend forecast to tell me what I’m allowed to put on my own body.

Perhaps the most amusing thing about fashion is watching people declare a style hideously passé, only to welcome it back with open arms a few years later when the right people tell them it’s fashionable again.

So wear your wide-leg jeans, your flares, your skinny jeans or a pair of Victorian bloomers for all I care. 😂

I posted an article about a fashion trend, not a manifesto. The fact that this has prompted such strenuous efforts to discredit the source rather than engage with the evidence is rather entertaining.

Do let me know who the new Supreme Court of Trousers is, though. I’d hate to miss the memo 🤣🤣🤣

It's hard to know whether you're dealing with an 'if you can't get it from Sainsbury's fashion, it's not on trend' poster or a 'Vogue is so yesterday' poster, but either way, you're banging your head against a wall here.

I've got news for this board about heels (hint: they're making a comeback).

Floisme · Yesterday 16:01

Waitingfordoggo · Yesterday 15:34

@teacupmadam and @Floisme If you would just continue to wear the style that suits you rather than what’s in fashion, I’m not sure you’re the people I’m asking the question of. I was interested in hearing from those who won’t wear something passé or old-fashioned. What do they do when a style of jeans comes into fashion that doesn’t suit them? Wear them anyway? Or just not wear jeans until their favoured style is back in fashion?

Edited

Well I don't wear anything I don't like. (As I've said, I don't care whether or not posters on the internet think something shows off my waist.) That said, I'm also interested in fashion and I like to look current plus I get bored easily, which isn't something I'm particularly proud of but there you go. So when I got fed up of skinny jeans around 2010, I switched to skirts and dresses and wore them for 5 or 6 years. A lot of tube skirts as I remember! When different jeans styles started to reappear around 2016, I went back. I can normally find something I like which makes it quite easy to avoid the trends I don't like!

Floisme · Yesterday 16:04

I've got news for this board about heels (hint: they're making a comeback).

Yes I believe they are @user58643296 and I don't mind if they do as it won't affect me (not worn them for decades).

user58643296 · Yesterday 16:12

Floisme · Yesterday 16:04

I've got news for this board about heels (hint: they're making a comeback).

Yes I believe they are @user58643296 and I don't mind if they do as it won't affect me (not worn them for decades).

Which is perfectly fair. I just find it amusing because this board is firmly and utterly convinced that heels are gone forever and if you so much as mention them are told that they are 'ageing' and will never, ever be back, and that none of the young and hip in Shoreditch would ever again be seen in them. Which is particularly amusing as I was out in Shoreditch (restaurant, not club) this past Saturday and heels abounded .

Floisme · Yesterday 16:24

user58643296 · Yesterday 16:12

Which is perfectly fair. I just find it amusing because this board is firmly and utterly convinced that heels are gone forever and if you so much as mention them are told that they are 'ageing' and will never, ever be back, and that none of the young and hip in Shoreditch would ever again be seen in them. Which is particularly amusing as I was out in Shoreditch (restaurant, not club) this past Saturday and heels abounded .

I have to agree. I don't like heels and they don't like me but I always thought the idea that they'd never make a comeback was patently nonsense.

Happyjoe · Yesterday 16:51

Never stopped wearing them. It's those or bootflares for me. Barrel, baggy, boyfriend jeans belong in the bin. Absolutely hate the jeans around. If people didn't wear skinnies, they'd not be on sale everywhere!

Wear what you like.

teacupmadam · Yesterday 16:59

user58643296 · Yesterday 15:57

It's hard to know whether you're dealing with an 'if you can't get it from Sainsbury's fashion, it's not on trend' poster or a 'Vogue is so yesterday' poster, but either way, you're banging your head against a wall here.

I've got news for this board about heels (hint: they're making a comeback).

I dont care about Vogue, I was saying that skinny jeans are making a comeback on all the catwalks which, they are.

This has clearly triggered a lot of people who despise skinny jeans to attack me and accuse me of lying (which I am not- look at the photos if you dont believe me).

I have no skin in the game here - I dont give a shit if people love skinny jeans or they hate them and I take zero responsibility for the anger this has apparently ignited in some parsnip legged posters - blame Gucci and Valentino, not me! 😆

Evidence here if you think vogue is talking nonsense: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/shopping/best-skinny-jeans

BTW - I LOVE heels 😍

They are coming back, like it or not!

Here are some websites about radical acceptance if anyone needs support regarding the return of skinny jeans :

https://hopeway.org/blog/radical-acceptance

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-radical-acceptance-5120614

women wearing skinny jeans

Yes, Skinny Jeans Are Back— And These Are the Only Pairs Worth Buying

A new generation of cuts you’ll actually want to wear

https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/shopping/best-skinny-jeans

CatSquirrelDuck · Yesterday 17:21

ThatOldWomanNextDoor · Yesterday 08:07

That photo is not a skinny jean IMO.
It's baggy on the model and I'd say they were slim leg or straight.

They're advertised as 'slim'

OP posts:
Floisme · Yesterday 17:45

teacupmadam · Yesterday 16:59

I dont care about Vogue, I was saying that skinny jeans are making a comeback on all the catwalks which, they are.

This has clearly triggered a lot of people who despise skinny jeans to attack me and accuse me of lying (which I am not- look at the photos if you dont believe me).

I have no skin in the game here - I dont give a shit if people love skinny jeans or they hate them and I take zero responsibility for the anger this has apparently ignited in some parsnip legged posters - blame Gucci and Valentino, not me! 😆

Evidence here if you think vogue is talking nonsense: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/shopping/best-skinny-jeans

BTW - I LOVE heels 😍

They are coming back, like it or not!

Here are some websites about radical acceptance if anyone needs support regarding the return of skinny jeans :

https://hopeway.org/blog/radical-acceptance

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-radical-acceptance-5120614

Edited

I don't doubt that a comeback is on the way, I just disagree that it's happening already outside of some high fashion circles. Different looks regularly appear on the catwalk, are reported by Vogue and then nothing happens because the high street buyers choose to focus on other trends.

I think it's the point when the buyers bite that the comeback begins. Even then it can take years before shoppers are persuaded to make a change. Alternatives to skinnies hit the shops near me in 2016 - I remember because I couldn't wait to get some - but it's only been in the last few years that they've really taken hold.

And like I say, I don't even dislike skinnies, I was just very bored of them. To be fair, all these threads about them don't help either as it means that, even though I've not worn them for ten years, I've yet to have that, 'Ooh I've not heard about them for a while, how interesting!' moment.

Wildgoat · Yesterday 18:04

teacupmadam · Yesterday 16:59

I dont care about Vogue, I was saying that skinny jeans are making a comeback on all the catwalks which, they are.

This has clearly triggered a lot of people who despise skinny jeans to attack me and accuse me of lying (which I am not- look at the photos if you dont believe me).

I have no skin in the game here - I dont give a shit if people love skinny jeans or they hate them and I take zero responsibility for the anger this has apparently ignited in some parsnip legged posters - blame Gucci and Valentino, not me! 😆

Evidence here if you think vogue is talking nonsense: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/shopping/best-skinny-jeans

BTW - I LOVE heels 😍

They are coming back, like it or not!

Here are some websites about radical acceptance if anyone needs support regarding the return of skinny jeans :

https://hopeway.org/blog/radical-acceptance

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-radical-acceptance-5120614

Edited

you do know that article was written in Feb as a 26 prediction that’s not come true right, unless a major change happens in the next ten weeks? 😂

teacupmadam · Yesterday 20:34

Wildgoat · Yesterday 18:04

you do know that article was written in Feb as a 26 prediction that’s not come true right, unless a major change happens in the next ten weeks? 😂

Oh, that's interesting, because I've been shopping today (my day off) and there were loads of skinny jeans in the shops. 😂

Perhaps the fashion industry forgot to run its plans past you before putting them on the rails.

If you're struggling to find them, try Googling "skinny jeans". You'll be confronted with a dazzling array of options. They're hardly an endangered species.

I'm sorry the prospect of their return seems to be causing you such distress. Do feel free to make use of the radical acceptance resources I helpfully provided above. I like to think of it as a little public service. 😘

Wildgoat · Yesterday 21:04

teacupmadam · Yesterday 20:34

Oh, that's interesting, because I've been shopping today (my day off) and there were loads of skinny jeans in the shops. 😂

Perhaps the fashion industry forgot to run its plans past you before putting them on the rails.

If you're struggling to find them, try Googling "skinny jeans". You'll be confronted with a dazzling array of options. They're hardly an endangered species.

I'm sorry the prospect of their return seems to be causing you such distress. Do feel free to make use of the radical acceptance resources I helpfully provided above. I like to think of it as a little public service. 😘

Are you ok? I don’t know why you keep attacjing, the conversation is about bloody skinny jeans and for the record I like them,

celticprincess · Yesterday 21:16

I’ve got a pair of slim fit straight jeans - the M&S ones which make your bun look nice apparently. Had them a few years now as bought them when they were in fashion but I still wear them. I love my bootleg jeans and was so glad when they came back. But the shops seems to sell a selection of jeans so wear what you like is my motto. I like a wide leg as well sometimes. Can’t stand those barrel types and the ones that looked like they’re a gift bag tied type. I gave in to skinny when they were all you could buy back on the days but sometimes I will still wear them if I need to wear wellies or tall boots!!

user58643296 · Yesterday 22:06

teacupmadam · Yesterday 16:59

I dont care about Vogue, I was saying that skinny jeans are making a comeback on all the catwalks which, they are.

This has clearly triggered a lot of people who despise skinny jeans to attack me and accuse me of lying (which I am not- look at the photos if you dont believe me).

I have no skin in the game here - I dont give a shit if people love skinny jeans or they hate them and I take zero responsibility for the anger this has apparently ignited in some parsnip legged posters - blame Gucci and Valentino, not me! 😆

Evidence here if you think vogue is talking nonsense: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/shopping/best-skinny-jeans

BTW - I LOVE heels 😍

They are coming back, like it or not!

Here are some websites about radical acceptance if anyone needs support regarding the return of skinny jeans :

https://hopeway.org/blog/radical-acceptance

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-radical-acceptance-5120614

Edited

Um, I was agreeing with you 😊. Maybe go back and reread?

Dragonscaledaisy · Yesterday 23:53

teacupmadam · Yesterday 14:03

people saying they are coming back in, are not designers with some insight, more the remaining people who don’t want to let theirs go. Same as when they came in fashion, people were saying no way would they stop wearing their boot cut jeans,

Bless your heart! Except I’m talking about actual designer collections, not people rummaging through their wardrobes looking for validation for keeping their old jeans. 😂

People said exactly the same about bootcut jeans when skinnies took over.

Funny how fashion keeps moving, isn’t it? You’re confusing people’s personal attachment to a style with evidence of a trend. Gucci isn’t putting skinny jeans on the catwalk to help people justify their old Topshop purchases 🤣😆🤭

MN is most definitely not the place to discuss catwalk fashion. This thread is absolutely hilarious.

TallSturdyGirls · Yesterday 23:58

Thecows · 11/10/2026 17:23

Why does someone always come onto style and beauty to say this..

Because style doesn't always equate to fashion. Personally I find the most stylish people work out what looks good on them and ignores the whims of fashion trends.

Boreded · Yesterday 23:58

Seagullsandsausagerolls · 11/10/2026 16:33

I hate wide length jeans, I mean I love them in theory, but Im just about 5ft. I got caught when I was at the hairdressers last week in the rain and was wet to the knees. I took me hours when I was in to get warm again. It was awful flashbacks to the 90s. Im too old for wet knees!

Like the combats of the late 90s and early 00s

Theyd be trashed at the bottom and soaking up your calves

IDontHateRainbows · Yesterday 23:58

JayJayj · Yesterday 06:45

I never stopped wearing skinny jeans. If wearing boots, where do you put the extra fabric?

I think this is what a bootcut was invented for...

oviraptor21 · Today 00:01

Hibiscus27 · 11/10/2026 16:42

They seem like - due to the stretch - they are cut to be close-fitting, except they don’t fit like that on the model. I like the way they hang on the model, except that in person they’d probably just look a bit too big? If I were you I’d look for jeans in this style but without the stretch. So straight, essentially, which are in, maybe not for teenagers.

Caveat: by all means wear stretch skinny jeans if that’s your vibe, just depends on how much looking ‘current’ matters to you

The model looks extremely thin, sadly.

oviraptor21 · Today 00:05

Happyjoe · Yesterday 16:51

Never stopped wearing them. It's those or bootflares for me. Barrel, baggy, boyfriend jeans belong in the bin. Absolutely hate the jeans around. If people didn't wear skinnies, they'd not be on sale everywhere!

Wear what you like.

I haven't worn jeans in years as they're too bloody uncomfortable. But finally I have found some I can wear and look decent in - yes, they're the much derided barrel legs. Everyone is different. If you look good in skinny jeans then you'll be stylish.

Calliopespa · Today 00:44

Tryingnottofalloff · 11/10/2026 16:41

I remember it too back in the 90s and I use to wear heeled boots with my bootleg jeans that were always frayed and dirty! and for that reason, horror of horrors, I wore skinny jeans tucked into my wellies the other day and I didn’t care who saw me! 😆

Wear the jeans OP - I like them!

This was a much better look than everyone wanderin' round looking like y'all bent ya legs on yer horse.

Wish barrels legs would just crawl off and die. It is so hard to buy anything else and they honestly look so stupid.

I also think many will regret looking back on photos of a great big mumsy crotch area with huge wide legs.

Bring back a low rise, straight leg so we all look good again!

fuschiaproudparrot · Today 00:45

I liked the bit where someone said turnip legs 😂

Calliopespa · Today 00:50

Happyjoe · Yesterday 16:51

Never stopped wearing them. It's those or bootflares for me. Barrel, baggy, boyfriend jeans belong in the bin. Absolutely hate the jeans around. If people didn't wear skinnies, they'd not be on sale everywhere!

Wear what you like.

I don't mind a boyfriend jean actually as I have quite straight hips so they work well.

I have never seen a bootleg look bad on anyone.

Calliopespa · Today 00:56

CatSquirrelDuck · Yesterday 17:21

They're advertised as 'slim'

I agree they are slim cut not skinny cut.