Skinny jeans for the pear shaped?

[jaylea]

Okay. I am down 15 lbs. I am running again, which is helping me feel better about my shape.

But I am still pear shaped (but with a chest so maybe more hourglass?) I carry my weight in my hips/legs, not belly.

I am 5'10". Wear between 10 and 14. Usually 12.

Can I pull them off? I feel like I look bottom heavy when I try them on, but maybe I just don't have the right tops on?

[meggers5]

Wear them. Just do so with a looser top to balance you out.

I'm 5'8" and a size 12 and I wear skinny jeans exclusively.

[Wrath0fKuus]

Is there any particular reason you want to wear skinny jeans, if you never like the way they look on you?

[ijack]

Definitely! Just wear a looser top, probably one with a good amount of length on it (like past the waist) and you're good

[jaylea]

May 22, 2013 11:07:52 GMT -5 Wrath0fKuus said:

Is there any particular reason you want to wear skinny jeans, if you never like the way they look on you?

Because I like the look of them overall, feel like my other jeans look outdated, and know tht sometimes I take a long time to come around to trends that are fine for me to wear.

[beefcheeks]

I have similar "stats" - 5'11" size 14 and I recently tried GAP's Real Straight jeans, and I like them a lot. They are not super skinny. I agree with the flow-y top suggestion. I think "they" say the most flattering style for my shape/size is boot cut, but sometimes (especially in the summer) I feel like bootcuts just have too much weight/material around my ankles. I know, weird. I like something more streamlined when I'm wearing flip flops and ballet flats.

[fuckyourcouch]

listen, if you want to wear them, do it. of course you can pull it off.

[Wrath0fKuus]

May 22, 2013 11:11:48 GMT -5 jaylea said:

May 22, 2013 11:07:52 GMT -5 Wrath0fKuus said:

Is there any particular reason you want to wear skinny jeans, if you never like the way they look on you?

Because I like the look of them overall, feel like my other jeans look outdated, and know tht sometimes I take a long time to come around to trends that are fine for me to wear.

This was a new trend almost a decade ago, though, wasn't it?  Isn't it about on its way out by now?

[cleo29]

I am hour glass shaped, but still pretty hippy and I like the Vera Wang skinny ankle jeans at Kohls. They are really flattering and they even have some in fun colors for the summer.

[jaylea]

May 22, 2013 11:22:54 GMT -5 Wrath0fKuus said:

May 22, 2013 11:11:48 GMT -5 jaylea said:

Because I like the look of them overall, feel like my other jeans look outdated, and know tht sometimes I take a long time to come around to trends that are fine for me to wear.

This was a new trend almost a decade ago, though, wasn't it?  Isn't it about on its way out by now?

Probably for the people on the from end of fashion. I am in the masses, and judgin by what I see in stores, there are still lots of people buying.

[jaylea]

And I apologize for all the typos. Geez.

[thebamker]

it feels so odd at first, but go out and take the time to find a great fitting pair to transition you in. That's what I did.

I started with some that are sized by inches, instead of 6, 8, 10 sizing.

[thebamker]

May 22, 2013 11:22:54 GMT -5 Wrath0fKuus said:

May 22, 2013 11:11:48 GMT -5 jaylea said:

Because I like the look of them overall, feel like my other jeans look outdated, and know tht sometimes I take a long time to come around to trends that are fine for me to wear.

This was a new trend almost a decade ago, though, wasn't it?  Isn't it about on its way out by now?

Ha! I just said this the other day. I'm starting to see a lot of flare pants coming back. I'm all "nooooooooooo! I just FINALLY got comfortable with the skinnys!"

[Wrath0fKuus]

May 22, 2013 11:32:20 GMT -5 thebamker said:

May 22, 2013 11:22:54 GMT -5 Wrath0fKuus said:

This was a new trend almost a decade ago, though, wasn't it?  Isn't it about on its way out by now?

Ha! I just said this the other day. I'm starting to see a lot of flare pants coming back. I'm all "nooooooooooo! I just FINALLY got comfortable with the skinnys!"

I just waited them out.