Hey Christa!

I chanced upon your blog and I have to say I will be coming back for more tips, I love it.

I've been reading on quite a lot of websites that the skinny jeans are getting boring and going out of fashion! This worries me because I think I look the best in skinny jeans, I'm only 5 feet tall! What do you think about this? Should we continue wearing them? Is there a difference between skinny and straight cut jeans? Also it's been suggested that skinnies make your bottom look fatter and less perky- and smaller women (in my opinion) need as much assets as
possible!

Becky


Hi Becky,

I love the way singer, Jo Jo (pictured above) wore her skinny jeans, this is definitely a style to take inspiration from.

If you think you look great in skinnies, then wear them! They're still very much in fashion this year, but the wide leg jean is the new star. The new "it" jean is the complete opposite of what the fashion world has offered for the last few seasons and they like to go from one extreme to another.

7 for All Mankind - Ginger Wide Leg - Light Weight Mercer

What will always be flattering on all women is a basic bootcut or straight leg jean and they're always available.



Paige - Hidden Hills - Barcelona Blue with Crease

In my experience "skinny jeans" look best on skinny women. While I'm thin, I'm pear shaped and I find they highlight that shape opposed to balancing out my hips with a wider leg jean or pant which makes me look taller. So, when pear shaped PF's want to rock their skinnies I suggest pairing them with low-cut heels.

Skinny jeans can actually create a perky bum, if the right style in chosen. Pay attention to the pockets, if you want to create more shape, try angle pockets or pockets with flaps.


7 For All Mankind - Roxanne Skinny - Mercer



Hi Christa Jean,

Where should your jeans / pants hit you on the waist if you’re petite? My legs and torso are fairly even in length (not really long waisted or long legged, I’m fairly well proportioned), but I can’t seem to find a good point for the waist to hit. If they hit at my hips, I feel like they make me look wider than I am (and since my hips bones protrude, I can’t wear a belt there). But if I wear them higher than my hips, it looks like the pants cut me in half. And where should my tops hit? At the top of my pants? Hips? Waist? Almost all tops are too long, so I need to know where to hem them. I’m at a loss here. I feel clueless, and if I’m going to spend money on clothes, I want them to fit properly. Jen


Hi Jen,

For petites jeans & pants should sit above your hips and since the ultra low trend is gone, most styles in store have a petite flattering rise. This season experiment with a higher waisted pair.

When you wear the higher waisted pair they will elongate your legs. Just to be clear not really high waisted, just a little higher (also called mid-rise). We don't want to become fashion victims here. The Paige denim above (second pic) gives a nod to the trend, while still being super flattering up petites. If you've never tried Paige, they're little miracle workers. Read the description for the whole scoop: Paige - Hidden Hills - Barcelona Blue with Crease

When jeans sit right on our hips, you're right they will make you look wider. That's why us petites should try to find a higher rise pants this season while the trend is hot and then keep wearing them afterwards. Plus they will add inches to our legs, who doesn't want that?

In terms of balancing out your figure, don't worry if you're legs look longer. It's better for petites (and most women) to focus on elongating their legs rather then their torso. If you choose a wide style balance the volume in the pant leg with a great fitting blazer or jacket.

xx
Christa-Jean




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