Oh Skinny Jeans it has been fun. But, I’m breaking up with you.
For a while you were fun and hip and I could pretend like I was cool. But lately, I’ve had doubts. It isn’t you, it’s me. I promise. It all started a month or so ago when I was shopping and I saw a few women who really should not have been wearing what they were wearing. I was thinking to myself, “Really, do they think that looks good on them?” and “Who let them leave the house like that?”
Then the thought hit me: “Do I EVER leave the house looking a bit ridiculous, too?” I then spent several days trying to figure out what would be ridiculous for a 40 something year old like me to wear. For example, I know most of the clothes at Forever 21 are pretty much off-limits, but I can find cute accessories there and from time to time a shirt. But, what else is off limits?
I pondered on this. I made up blog titles in my head. (bloggers do that you know) And last week it hit me like a ton of bricks.
You have to go. Here is the photo to prove it:
Now, I know what you might be thinking. This isn’t too ridiculous. But, honey, I know we can do better.
Like this:
Now do you see it, too? Maybe it is being north of 4o, or maybe I have finally made peace with the 5 extra pounds I can’t seem to walk off. Maybe I just appreciate the fact that this petite and curvy girl has better options.
Because I do.
So don’t be sad, pretty skinny jeans. There are lots of other girls who you are perfect for. And a few, who you may need to break up with yourself. Don’t worry about me. I’ll be hanging out in those boot cut, trouser, straight leg cousins of yours.
I’ll be just fine.
xo,
Stacey
What I Wore:
{photo 1: White blouse, (Loft), tank (Target), skinny jeans (American Eagle), flats (Target)}
{photo 2: Orange blouse (Gap), white tank (H&M), Jeans (Lucky Brand), Shoes (loft)}
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P.S. And by the way, if you are north of 40 or curvy (or both) and love your skinny jeans, please don’t break up with them. I’m sure you are very happy together and you should be. You go girl—I’m cheering you on!
Confession: I reunited with my Skinny Jeans. Read about why, here.
Love this and have already been toying with joining you on this breakup!
I’ve decided to do the same, except for when I’m wearing tall boots. I’m a curvy girl too (more curvy than you, you petite thing!) and I have big calf muscles. I don’t really feel like I look good is super tight skinnies because of my calves. I don’t mind them when I have boots on, but I’ve found that there are some skinnies that aren’t so tight. I’ll stick to them, or boot cut thank you very much 🙂
BTW, I think you’re groovy.
At least you can wear boots, Brooke! I am petite, but my calves are disproportionate to my whole body … can’t even fit boots over these monstrosities! 🙂
So, skinny jeans? I eye you with envy, but you’re just not for me … unless I can find a great pair of {affordable} boots that will cover my enormous calves. Then? Well, I *might* give you fighting chance.
I get this and I am north of 50!! I think skinny jeans are evil…at least on me! I think the boot cut/flared bottom is much more attractive on many body types, including mine!
Skinny jeans and I were never an item and never will be. And I’m fine with that. 🙂
So no need for a break up – that is so wise!
You go, girl!! I was just having a discussion with the hubs about this very thing. No matter if it’s in style or not, if it don’t look good on you, don’t get it!! That’s my fashion philosophy.
I like you in your cool Maxi dresses anyway! xo you!
You are so funny! I think you look adorable either way! Always classy.
You have always been a favorite of my mind Katie Orr! Miss you so much!
I agree with Katie above
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!! I feel the same way about skinny jeans. Actually, to tell you the truth, I didn’t…until my husband said, “You’re not going to wear those are you?!” I said, “What? They don’t look good?” (and a few other choice things that I shouldn’t have because I was offended). He said, “They don’t look good on anybody!!” YIKES!! I’m not 40 (yet), but I can do better too. 🙂
Isn’t it funny how we women go with whatever “they” tell us is in style. The second picture definately looks much better, very cute!
Thanks for this good and very liberating post!!
You married a brave and honest man. The best kind!
And we can support each other through our Skinny Jean break-ups with ice cream pints, ok? I like Java chip!
If skinny jeans came in husky, I would buy three pairs.
I am 100% with you on the skinnies, except I can’t break up, because we never started dating.
Here’s my harrowing account of a fitting room introduction to a pair of pants that needed way more than 2% spandex.
http://www.thedomesticfringe.com/the-skinny-on-the-jeans/
~FringeGirl
Oh friend this post is super Hilarious! And I love it all.
So glad we can bond on this issue!
You look great! Love the new jeans. I wear skinny jeans and leggings because my legs are the skinny part of my body. ha! But I do like a good boot cut jean.
janelle marie
This is such a cute post! But I agree…I like photo number 2 better! Much more flattering!
Where is lucky brand? I am on a search for nice jeans I am 58 and a 5 foot height so I need short or petite.
You can find Lucky Brand online and I am wearing the Sofia Boot in a “short” length. (link is here). They are still a bit long when I wear flats – but that is typical for me! This is my first pair and I do like the stretch factor in them – plus the dark wash has stayed nice and dark.
I used to wear a Gap jean that I loved called “Essentials” and they were perfect in an ankle length. But sadly, they don’t make them anymore and I’m still on the hunt for good “petite” jeans.
Good luck!
stacey – love it. i think i need to do the same thing. they are horrific on me and i want to love them so bad. you are awesome.
Come on girl…I’ll hold your hand and we can do it together!
P.S. Did I ever tell you about the time I got STUCK in a pair of skinny jeans from Target? I think I did. True story.
Love this! It took me a long time to make peace with my size. Now, I wear what I’m comfortable in and whatever makes me look mostly put together. I couldn’t give a rip about what “people” say is “in”. It’s very liberating! Now, if I could only find boots that fit my chunky calves….
Oh my stars I feel that pain friend on the boots, I have same issue!
You are SO cute! I love your sense of humor and your heart. This north-of-40 girl will be steering clear of “skinnys” for sure. Much love to you Stacey… xoxo
Stacey I love it!!! I personally never started a relationship with them so no breakups here. Lol.
Good for you and good for 40’s!!
xo Leigh
I am way, WAY north of 40 but I do like my skinny jeans. My legs are long, I have a short waist and no butt so the lower half of me is about the only part of me that is even remotely ‘skinny’. Thus, I can pretend to be skinny when I wear skinny jeans:)
I applaud you though for being true to yourself and not a slave to what the magazines say is ‘in’!
PS, thanks to you and StitchFix, one of the best things they sent me was a fab pair of black skinnies. LOVE them!
Oh Kate I’m so glad you are happy together! I just know it works for some women and not so much for me anymore! I’m looking forward to coffee with you next week! Yippee!
Love the change – very cute!