https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:27:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463666 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:30:30 +0000 Lisa 463666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For myself, I always felt the tops made my outfit look more masculine or feminine, not the bottoms. But I'm a pear shape and already have curves on my lower half no matter what I wear. But I am broad shouldered and rigid fabrics and pressed shirts always make me feel more masculine than say a soft silk blouse that drapes a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463593 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:54:29 +0000 Anonymous 463593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I *totally* know what you mean. Because I have a reletively straight sillhouette with a small bust and broad shoulders, I struggle against feeling "masculine". Wide legged or even boot cut jeans/trousers over boots can sometimes make me feel a bit manly. Other people might beg to differ, but that's just how I feel. A slimmer or tapered pant leg has always felt more feminine to me.</p> <p>PS You are rockin' both looks, though, IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463588 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:50:52 +0000 Aida 463588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with what Sammi said! If you swapped the boots in #2 for heels, and added a soft fitted sweater the look would be quite feminine. Both outfits look cute to me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463573 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:36:54 +0000 nancylee 463573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More great observations....lots of different opinions on this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463566 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:32:07 +0000 Anonymous 463566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends a lot on the cut and how they're worn. Skinnies with boots can sometimes have an equestrian/military vibe that looks masculine to me. Bootcuts with heels can sometimes look more curvy and feminine. </p> <p>You look lovely in both! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463472 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:26:04 +0000 Ves 463472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think on a basic level that could be very true. Skinnies do seem to be more "Feminine" to me than bootcuts. That said, it is really how they are cut that counts. There are very feminine bootcuts (that hug the hips and thigh) and some very masculine skinnies (that are more like straight leg and just make the wearer look more angular). I do feel that accentuating the curve is what makes the difference and skinnies do that more often. Know what I mean? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463453 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:52:00 +0000 ironkurtin 463453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, I don't even really think in terms of "masculine" and "feminine" anymore. Even when I dress in something that gives a nod to what men might wear - jeans, button-down - I'm me, and me is female. The clothing doesn't transform me, I inform it instead. Does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463434 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:23:53 +0000 bran888 463434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmm interesting...I hadn't thought about it.</p> <p>Bootcuts that hug the hips and thighs feel pretty feminine to me, but I suppose it all depends on how the jeans fit. Wide leg trousers pretty much disguise any lower body curviness, and I typically feel the need to pair them with a feminine top/accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463398 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:31:25 +0000 Suz 463398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Masculine, feminine—you look great in BOTH cuts of jean, Nancy!! </p> <p>I do think for those with relatively slender hips and/or limbs, the skinnies will show the curves more, so might feel more inherently feminine. </p> <p>To me, in addition to making me think equestrian, the skinnies tucked into boots also hearkens back to the look of 18th century gents in breeches and stockings. Not too many men wearing that look these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463395 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:26:29 +0000 Aziraphale 463395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well don't you look cute as all get out, Nancylee!</p> <p>I would agree that bootcuts in general are perhaps a titch more on the masculine side than skinnies, mainly because they don't showcase the curves of the leg so much as skinnies, but it doesn't follow that they make you look masculine. You still look feminine in yours. I like both silhouettes! </p> <p>For the record, my husband regularly wears his skinnies tucked into his (short) boots. Mind you, his skinny jeans are nowhere near as tight as mine, and he doesn't wear tall riding boots, so it's a different look than when I do it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463343 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:48:00 +0000 Shu 463343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I think it depends on fit, and for me, body shape plays into it quite a bit. I feel like its easier for me to look too alluring rather than masculine with my body, unless I wear a long sweatshirt three sizes too big with men's Levi's (as I unfortunately did for years - and felt masculine!). </p> <p>Angie, I soooo want to see a picture of Greg in his skinnies/boots combo. I absolutely trust your killer designation, I just can't picture it. Oh, and Nakidra, Hubalicious wears bootcuts and looks awesome - straight jeans bunch in a funky way over his boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463333 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:40:47 +0000 nancylee 463333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for weighing in, everyone. I do think skinnies are naturally more feminine....but I agree with Angie and all about tweaking the look to play up or down the masculine/feminine aspects. Today I wore a jacket with bootcuts and felt very "masculine," but if I had worn a more feminine blouse or cardigan (like QueenMum) I might have felt more feminine. </p> <p>I'm always learning here on YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463332 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:38:57 +0000 catgirl 463332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, I feel the opposite. I feel like all the girly moms around here wear bootcut jeans. But it's also because I try to wear my skinnies with bad-a$$ boots and UWP tops. </p> <p>I do feel clunkier in other jeans now - have never loved bootcuts anyway, but now I am so sold on skinnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463329 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:36:17 +0000 amyreh 463329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely feel more feminine in skinnies in general, when I wear bootcuts I think I do typically have to put more effort into making them feel feminine - for some reason I generally gravitate towards pointy toed shoes instead of round toe with bootcuts - i think they look more feminine peeking out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463322 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:28:59 +0000 Queen Mum 463322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean... today I'm wearing bootcuts with boots, black shirt tucked and a belt...I couldn't help but feel a bit cowgirlish until I added a flowy cardigan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463314 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:21:09 +0000 Scarlet 463314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never thought about it. I suppose skinnies are more form emphasizing and maybe therefore more feminine. Both of those silhouettes look wonderful on you! Your jeans fit great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463266 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:25:02 +0000 san 463266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you do have a point there. Bootcut jeans look good with heavier more masuline boots.<br /> Both your outfits look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463258 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:18:56 +0000 citygirldc 463258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the skinnies and the scarf in #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463257 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:18:52 +0000 Angie 463257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Greg tucks his skinnies into boots and looks KILLER :)). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463252 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:17:05 +0000 Nakidra 463252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, here in Chicago I rarely see adult men in tight jeans and I've never seen a man with jeans tucked into his boots! :0 Were you kidding? :)<br /> I think they are both feminine. Men don't wear bootcut jeans per se and usual stick to straight leg jeans, right? So I'm with Angie and it depends are how you style them.<br /> BTW .. .you look so fab in both of your pic! I love the skinnies on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463251 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:16:47 +0000 Sylvie 463251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, what makes skinnies more "feminine" is that they are fitted on the thigh, all the way down to the knee, accentuating the waist/hip/leg curve. For this reason (and because I don't have a choice really), my bootcut jeans are also fitted all the way to the knee and only flare out on the calves. When the jeans are looser on the thigh, the overall look is straighter up and down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463244 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:08:51 +0000 Angie 463244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think skinnies are more feminine. But I don't think that bootcuts look masculine if the fit is right. </p> <p>A lot depends on HOW you wear each silhouette too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463240 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:03:14 +0000 rae 463240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely agree. It is one of the reasons it took me so long to warm up to skinnies - I felt that they were too girlie-girlie for me. You just hardly ever see grown men in tight, skinny pants and, if you do, they're usually doing a punk/emo/andrgyny thing. You also hardly see men with their jeans tucked into boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/masculine-vs-feminine-style-with-skinnies-and-bootcuts#post-463226 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:43:40 +0000 nancylee 463226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This observation may have been made on YLF before, but I recently noticed that I feel more "masculine" in bootcut denim and more "feminine" in skinnies tucked into boots. I'm thinking maybe this is because the bootcut silhouette resemble a man's trouser while the skinnies tucked into boots silhouette resembles a dress or skirt since the lower leg is outlined/accentuated by the tall boot. </p> <p>#1 - "Feminine" skinnies tucked in boots<br /> #2 - "Masculine" bootcuts over boots</p> <p>Thoughts? </p>