https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:12:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1139080 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:10:54 +0000 cciele 1139080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seems like we're moving toward a time when there's no distinction between leggings, jeggings and skinnies. </p> <p>Today I saw several young women in my office building wearing cropped super skinnies with flats (usually it's with knee high boots but the weather is super nice right now) and tees that ended at the hips or above. I had to do a double take to make sure I wasn't seeing the same people! I, on the other hand, was slouching around in my man-inspired trousers </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138912 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:00:28 +0000 Anne likes red 1138912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesterday in Loft I tried on straight legs and skinnies. Wound up with curvy fit skinnies that fit well over my fairly chunky thighs and calves. They had curvy fit straights, but not in my size.</p> <p>This probably doesn't help the OP (no Loft stores in Canada, correct?), but might be useful to someone else... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138614 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:28:11 +0000 Angie 1138614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't kvetching a fabulous word.</p> <p>We seriously need to go back to the way skinnies were made 5 years ago. This too tight and too short sausage silhouette is not on.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138513 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:30:09 +0000 Janet 1138513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I noticed the prevalence of very dark washes too. And even though dark denim is usually my preference, it's nice to have some variety of choice. </p> <p>I was in Nordstrom last night looking for that jacket Angie posted for me, and I looked at a pair of Vince skinnies and just laughed. I swear the ankle was barely big enough for me to fit my hand into, and my hands are SKINNY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138507 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:27:16 +0000 Aziraphale 1138507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's OK, I did find one pair of pants I really like. They are slim on the calf but not stupidly tight. And I did want a pair of "normal blue" skinnies (as opposed to dark indigo, grey, black etc). But I'm still on the hunt for the elusive straight legs! (Why buy one pair of jeans when you can buy two? Can you really ever have too many jeans?) &nbsp;;-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138504 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:25:40 +0000 Janet 1138504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and Elisabeth, you are singing my tune. I was hoping you'd find more success in your shopping trip, but it sounds like my experience is more the norm than the exception. I'm sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138500 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:24:30 +0000 Janet 1138500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am laughing in disbelief at "The Stocking." Really? They think this is what women want? I'm beginning to think that only politicians are more divorced from the reality of how people live than fashion designers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138496 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:22:09 +0000 Aziraphale 1138496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cocolion -- "The Stocking"? Good grief. Sounds like the perfect situation&nbsp;for <i>just say no to camel toe.</i></p> <p>Crackers -- thank you&nbsp;for the tips! Off to check my messages now.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138291 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:03:25 +0000 Gigi 1138291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't gone shopping for skinnies for some time, but this post makes me want to! I have only 11.5" calves, so this should be my dream. :^) But I do have to&nbsp;wonder what clothing manufacturers are thinking...do they really think they're going to sell all these skinnies if people can't fit into them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138104 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:28:33 +0000 LoveSarahDub 1138104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't get me wrong, I do love the skinny jeans I own. I prefer them with boots, and they definitely feel a little more dressed up when the occassion calls for it but jeans are still appropriate.<br /> But I've always loved bootcut jeans. They just have a "cool vibe", and look cool with heels, my favorite DC skate sneakers, flats, etc. And I think they feel so much better in warmer temperatures. I am a small girl (5'2", 123 lbs) so finding skinnies is sometimes hard. They are always too long (which I'll admit, I prefer!) and usually fit well through the legs but are almost always too big in the waist.<br /> I also feel like sometimes skinnies are maybe "too fussy"-I just feel like I'm trying too hard when I wear them with heels or strappy flat sandals in the spring and summer. I get compliments when I do try it, but I don't know, maybe I just like that 'Oh I Just Threw This Together But Look Cool Boho and Fresh' feeling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138062 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:49:58 +0000 Gaylene 1138062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's kind of nice to know that I have company here. Jeans have always been an easy-to-fit item for me, but not any more. With no hips or butt, and an *ahem*--shall we say, "athletic" calf--every skinny I can pull over the bottom part of my leg fits like an enormously baggy jodhpur on me. Seriously, I could carry enough for a month-long trip to Europe in the sides and rear of any jean that stretches enough to fit over my size 10 foot and well-developed calf muscle. Even supposed straight-legged jeans are posing problems these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138043 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 00:31:17 +0000 claire 1138043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just pm'ed you with a couple of places you might want to try locally that I've always had really good luck with. I wasn't sure if I could give specific store info on the forum. Hope it helps </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1138010 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:34:28 +0000 Catnip 1138010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered a pair of J Brand jeans just before Christmas.&nbsp; They were tight all over and I could hardly bend my knees.&nbsp; Then I tried one size up.&nbsp; There were much better except the waist, which was so loose I was afraid they would fall down without a belt.&nbsp; This is really strange since I have almost no waist.&nbsp; I really need jeans and don't know what to do.&nbsp; Just keep trying, I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137985 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:52:16 +0000 Suz 1137985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. The "stocking," indeed.&nbsp;</p> <p>Well....we will have to start our own trends, I guess.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137964 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:30:16 +0000 deb 1137964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, this statement tells me they are renaming the jegging. "Stocking, it’s like the Lycra legging, a breakthrough. Lycra was like, Oh my god, I can do yoga in this! Stocking is like that: Oh my god." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137960 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:21:55 +0000 CocoLion 1137960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sent this website to Inge for the weekly links but can't resist, as it is so on topic.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jeanstories.com/the-stories/j-brands-jeff-rudes-keeps-it-tight/">http://www.jeanstories.com/the.....-it-tight/</a></p> <p>I love the way he said J Brands should be a little uncomfortable in order to look fantastic. &nbsp;I don't think that's the feeling on this forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137958 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:15:33 +0000 CocoLion 1137958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have the tight calf or ankle problem, mine is the tight thigh issue.</p> <p>The tight skinny jean thing seems to be unstoppable. &nbsp;I was just reading an interview with the creator of J Brand and his latest thing is an even more fitted jean than the Photo Ready. &nbsp;It's called The Stocking. &nbsp;Personally what I want now is a&nbsp;higher-waisted, slimmed down bf -- really a straight legged jean that isn't baggy but not tight either. &nbsp;I can achieve this with a pair of sized up Levi's skinnies (high waisted) or a pair of sized down boyfriends. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137936 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:51:45 +0000 Emily 1137936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Silver? &nbsp;They are reasonably priced and come in a variety of fits and leg openings. &nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://jeanmachine.com/product/jeans/198/silver-jeans-l9316-ssr498-suki-straight-rinse-wash">http://jeanmachine.com/product.....rinse-wash</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137933 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:50:12 +0000 Jacky 1137933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh, I thought I was having trouble fitting into skinnies because my calves had gotten larger recently, but maybe they're actually the same size and it's the pants that have been getting smaller! Now I feel like I should go measure my calves ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137931 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:47:40 +0000 Suz 1137931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth, I hear your song and join the chorus. Angie also had a thread earlier this year -- in general, people are needing to size up in jeans, especially premium brands but even GAP has caused some problems with sizing changes. And the legs seem more calf-sucking than ever. What used to be a jegging, it seems, is now what they call a skinny. (Heaven only knows what a jegging is, these days!)&nbsp;</p> <p>I also bought Citizens of Humanity skinnies. I did some careful research -- Nordstrom said the opening was 12" on this style, and that was enough to make them calf touching but not sucking on me, given that I also <b>SIZED UP</b> a size. I could even have sized up two, but since they'd only had the one size in stock at the time, I didn't have a choice. They would not have fit me in my regular size.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137908 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:20:47 +0000 Mo 1137908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perhaps some skimming online to see which brands have a 10" or 11" opening instead of 9"? &nbsp;6pm (and probably Zappos) provide those measurements.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137904 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:16:54 +0000 Mo 1137904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hopefully things will relax some soon for you! &nbsp;(I also have a hard time getting my foot through my new white skinnies but even they have some room. &nbsp;Go figure!)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137903 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:13:53 +0000 Aziraphale 1137903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The thing is, Mo, I've got pretty small legs. Not matchsticks, but I'm definitely on the small side. If I can't get the pants&nbsp;on, there's a lot of other women who can't, either!</p> <p>Lucky for you, though! And I've seen your legs. They're not matchsticks either -- you're very shapely.&nbsp;</p> <p>(I just measured my ankles out of curiosity. They are 8" exactly). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137892 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:09:34 +0000 catgirl 1137892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo that's what I thought too but it is pretty extreme - I need to fit socks in there somehow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137889 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:08:15 +0000 Mo 1137889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just goes to show one person's struggle is another's goldmine. &nbsp;I love it! &nbsp;All my skinnies have always fit more like straight legs. &nbsp;Makes sense with my 7.5" ankles I guess. &nbsp;I'm enjoying finally having the feel of denim touching my leg and not flapping around, never mind trying to neatly get that extra material into boots. &nbsp;<br />perhaps after this season, they'll move back to wider lower legs?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137886 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:07:08 +0000 catgirl 1137886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried on a pair and nearly fell over in the dressing room trying to get them over my feet! It is seriously weird since usually I have the opposite problem. No happy medium! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-handle-a-bit-more-kvetching-about-skinnies#post-1137878 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 20:52:27 +0000 Aziraphale 1137878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet started a thread the other day (<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sick-of-skinnies-warning-rant-ahead">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....rant-ahead</a>)&nbsp;about jeans -- specifically the extreme skinniness of the current skinny jeans offerings -- and since I just went jeans shopping at our "nice" department store (Holt Renfrew)&nbsp;last weekend, I thought I'd add to topic.</p> <p>My findings: WTF IS GOING ON WITH CALF CIRCUMFERENCE. I tried on pretty much every skinny jean in the store (no straight legs available; Angie wasn't kidding) and most of them, even if they fit in the thigh, were so tight in the calf that they were nearly painful. And the hole where your foot comes out? My feet could barely pass through. And I have small feet.</p> <p>Keep in mind that this is one of the nicest department stores in Vancouver, so their jeans selection should include the higher quality brands.</p> <p>I did find a pair I liked (Citizens of Humanity skinnies) but I sized up so they would have a bit of ease in the waist and thigh, and didn't cut off the circulation in my calves. But still, one pair of jeans&nbsp;out of a whole massive store? Normally I can find six pairs of jeans that fit great and that I like. Rag and Bone, which I had success with last year, were so unbelievably tight that I could barely get them on in a size that's two up from my usual.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know what I'm expecting people to say here…just commiserate, I guess, or else tell me where I can find a nice, normal pair of straight leg jeans?</p>