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How to Look Thin In Skinny Jeans

by Marissa Gold (Subscribe to Marissa Gold's posts)
Posted Jan 25th 2010 at 4:10PM  
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Photo: Hazypix, Splash News / X17online.com

Just because skinny jeans are called skinny jeans doesn't mean they have that affect on the body. On the contrary, the unforgiving, curve-hugging, tapered-bottomed pants are sometimes best left to, well, the skinny.

But since they've infiltrated style to such a high degree and managed to stay in fashion for years now, women of all body types want to make those darn skinny jeans work. We'll admit it -- we've had some hits and misses with the style ourselves.

Luckily, we're figured out a few fashion tricks through our own skinny jean test-drives, as well as through observing celebrity style. Jessica Simpson (above, left) is known for falling prey to "fat" outfits, despite being in fantastic shape. Her ultra-light skinnies pictured here unfortunately do make her bum look a bit bigger than it actually is.

The reason? For one, the color. The lighter the pants, the more they draw attention to every woman's least-loved body part: the thighs. Another issue: They're baggy. Tapered pants are cut wider at the thigh, so you'll want them to fit as snug as possible, or they'll only add width to the area. The final insult? Her jeans end at the ankle, and contrast sharply with her black heels. This has the effect of breaking up the leg line, making them look shorter.

On the other hand, Hilary Duff (above, right) demonstrates a safer style angle. She wears super-dark skinnies, which help downplay the actual dimensions of thighs, so they're not as noticeable. Then, she tucks them into slim high heel boots of the same color, which helps elongate her legs, for an overall skinny effect. Nice job, Hil!

So if you're not model-skinny (and really, how many of us are?!) follow Hilary's lead for wearing skinny jeans, and you'll have better luck flattering your gorgeous curves.
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Becky, 1-26-2010, 8:46PM

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Becky

Maybe its because I'm not white, but what is the big deal if your butt looks bigger then it actually is? I live in Texas but every summer and Christmas I would go to Cali to visit my family and the girls there were super pretty but were so self-conscience because they thought their butts were to big and their thighs were to big. I'm black and mexican and both cultures appreciate women who have hips and a butt. I weigh 140, and I have nice hips, breasts and an ass *thank you soccer* and these girls were 120 and skinny and were more self conscience than I was. I guess it depends where you are. They live in a rich snobby town and I live in a military town. I guess because my town is diverse and has a lot of nationalities we appreciate curves more than a rich town obsessed with tanning and blonde hair dye does. Anywho Jessica looked good in her jeans. I wear light skinny jeans, cause they do make my butt look bigger. Yeah my thighs look bigger too, but years of playing soccer and running have made me love them. Yeah they're big, but they are toned and rock hard. Sometimes being bigger is better than being a plank that looks like everybody else.

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mario, 1-26-2010, 9:15PM

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sounds good becky, where the pics at haha :)

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jbudd00, 1-27-2010, 5:42AM

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jbudd00

I thought when they said she was wearing them wrong they were on backwards or something

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myesharose, 2-16-2010, 5:55AM

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myesharose

AMEN TO THAT GURL!!!! you and I are speaking for the curvy+ethnic=SEXY girls, Im proud of my curvy thighs and big; round, sexy, boyfriend can't keep his hands off, got to wear jeans that draw attention to, other flat/small rumps are envious of, other guys look at my type of BUTT! Im going to preach to these girls, you enhance what god gave you not hide it because America tells you to! If Jessica Simpson hid her talent and assets you would have never had known of her great voice, compared to our big booties, we even show them off with pride!

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Missy, 1-26-2010, 10:38PM

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Its sad in Hollyweird if you gain 5 lbs your fat and if you lose 5 lbs you have an eating disorder!

We need to focus on what people do in their lives not on what they wear, look, weight etc.

Maybe its because I have a thyroid condition and have been much heavier and looked great at a heavier weight and the same thyroid condition caused me to drop belong 80 lbs last year.

So many people complimented me on my size and I was sooooooo upset! I looked horrid!!! My eyes had sunk into my head! It hurt to sit too long because I had no butt anymore.... I think curves is better.

Now I am a healthy 125 lbs for my body frame and I think as long as people stay active they should look healthy! Maybe its because I am half Italian and think people look good with a little meat on their bones.... especially compaired to most of the hollyweird actresses (the look like stick figures and its heartbreaking!!!!)

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newtongimmick, 1-26-2010, 11:08PM

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As Infinite Hollywood says, Lois Lane is an idiot (http://www.infinitehollywood.com/2010/01/lois-lane-is-idiot.html) and so is anyone that thinks Jessica Simpson is fat.

Simpson looks great. Men LIKE curves. We love it when women who are curvy and classy like Jessica wear tight jeans to accent them. I'm sure women love to pick at each other over it, but red blooded males would MUCH rather women look like Jessica.

Not that Duff looks bad either.

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Judy, 1-27-2010, 2:41AM

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Jessica is the worst dresser! Since she split with Nick she hasn't looked good one time. She needs a stylist badly. If you are going to be photographed, this is the thing to do.

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