Stop the
presses. You don't have to be skinny to wear "skinny." In fact, the
skinny jean is about a look, not a waistline.
The resurgence of skinny and straight jeans
is part of a modern '80s trend built from familiar favorite looks," says
Caroline Calvin, Levi's® brand senior vice president of global creative design.
"Straight has been around since the invention of the 501® over 130 years
ago. Skinny is built from a sexy rocker look and both will be hot this year
with women and men." She added that while the leg opening remains at the
forefront, "there are some easy ways to take advantage of this look and
some interesting trends within the trend to note."
Caroline Calvin Offers The Skinny On How To
Wear "Skinny" And Straight Jeans:
Wear long tunic tops for a long lean
appearance or sweater knits to create eye-teasing balance.
High heels, high heels, high heels! A pair
of high heels will give you a sexy, long, lean look with a skinny or straight
jean.
For
classic Audrey Hepburn-inspired style, try pairing ballet flats with a
crop-length fit. If Sienna Miller is more your style icon, pair flats with a
longer skinny jean and a long tunic-style top, but keep in mind this look works
best on smaller frames.
Guys can feel as cool as James Dean by
slipping into a pair of vintage-style sneakers with lean straight-leg jeans.
Pair
skinny jeans with a high-heeled slouchy boot. The chunkiness of the boot makes
the leg look slimmer. For the same effect, try wearing one of the new skinny
stacked-style jeans, such as Levi's® Capital
Skimmer Jean. The stacking at the ankle offers visual balance much like
a boot-cut fit.
According To Calvin, The Top Five Trends
Within The Skinny And Straight Look Are:
Clean, Dark Finishes & Washes--which
include grey and black.
Authentic Vintage Finishes--worn-in looks
with hand-repaired stitches and patchwork, and frayed leg openings.
Various Lengths--women will see everything
from extra long, to cropped, to fall shorts (at the knee), while men will favor
extra-long and ankle-length styles.
Modern Detailing--while still
"skinny" in that they'll feature a tighter fit, the style will
incorporate cargo pockets, elastic bands at ankles and retro-inspired patch
detailing.
Straight Styles--if true skinny jeans are
not right, a slim, straight-leg jean will be a popular alternative that gives
the same long-and-lean look.
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