WIW - Strategic Skinnies - YouLookFab Forum

Hi, just a quick WIW from today because I learned something from it. Notwithstanding my quest for a new version of my essential jeans, I haven't gotten rid of my skinnies and today's outfit is an example of how I plan to use them strategically, at least in the short term.

Yesterday I wore almost this exact combination, except with my baggy jeans, and I felt too much like I was trying to wear something one of my kids would wear (lighter baggy jeans + oversize puffer + cap) ... I also felt a bit sloppy ... today I feel much better; I think the "classic skinnies" balance the looser puffer and make the whole thing a bit neater and more 'grown up' but the jacket and hat combo still feels 2023ish. I feel updated but not like I'm trying to hard to fit in at the high school iykwim

I think I can reverse this learning too - when I wear the baggy jeans, I can go extra-classic somewhere else to keep everything balanced-for-me.

Also, this shows my winter purse! (had for years but I don't think it's made a WIW before)

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1 year ago

Jules

Veteran

Looking super cute!

morethanbeige

I really like this look Helena. YLF! Thanks for including thought process.

Val

Active Member

Interesting example of improving an outfit by deliberately removing a trendy element.

CarolS

Y'know, Helena, I had similar thoughts the other day when I went for my grocery run in a pair of fleece-lined leggings. A skinny legging or pair of jeans with a mid to high boot is still the sleekest, most practical option for much of the winter.

When I wear my wide leg pants to the office, I just stuff them into my tall boots and don't worry about the 'outfit' people will see in my short walk between car and office. The 'look' comes out once I am inside for the day.

As much as I love them, I simply don't wear my wide leg pants unless I am going somewhere where the boots and coat will come off.

Sally

Great look and thanks for sharing your ideas. I haven’t got rid of all my skinnies either and am looking forward to wearing them in current ways this year.

Dee

I love your grown up version, skinnies and puffer are a nice balance and you look perfectly polished in this look.
I do feel a little sloppier in my baggie jeans when going outdoors in winter.

Jaime

(website)

This is a fabulous look Helena and I would definitely hold on to your skinnies (I am too).

Style Fan

This is a classic look, and you look fabulous. I think skinnies are here to stay.

jussie

I agree that the cap brings this look into 2023 beautifully. It shows a nod to the athleisure/casual vibe of the younger generation, but still displays classic balance and figure flattery of getting the proportions right.
I think I understand what you mean about wanting to look current and stylish, but still embracing the sophistication of being a fully grown up woman. I feel the same. I think you’ve nailed it.

Irina

You look great, nothing wrong with looking classic. Have you try combat boots or lug soles boots with with outfit?

Helena

Irina that would be a great update ... I don't have such boots currently but maybe that needs to be my black boot update hmmm ...

Thank you so much all for the kind and constructive comments!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Adorable!

I could eat you up

Suz

This is fabulous, Helena, and especially with the thought process laid out. I completely agree -- one major contemporary item plus a few classics is a "just right" update for me, as a rule, also. And I also commend your practicality here.

Lesley

I second the lug-soled boot idea! Great idea!

I *totally* do this too when I wear my pale blue barrel leg jeans (aka, my Elaine Benis jeans). I never see people my age in my town wearing jeans like that, so I definitely keep the rest of the outfit quiet so that people aren't like, "WTF is she wearing?"

Jonesy

I totally get what you mean, and it seems like you have hit on a winning formula for yourself! Your own specific balance is the key, in my book. You look fab (and much more polished and chic than high schoolers :).

Runcarla

Maybe not cutting edge trendy, but certainly modern/contemporary. Besides, when you look good - you look good!

Anonymous

Skinnies definitely still have their place- they're good for very cold weather!

Isabel

I love this ! I may have to borrow your thought process.

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