The first item of clothing that you should wave goodbye to forever is the JEGGING (denim legging). I'm not sure why these were such a huge sensation since more than half the human population couldn't wear them without looking incredibly ill-at-ease (myself included). Following along the same lines as the jegging is the SKINNY jean. Thankfully, both are out! The good news? Enter the high-waisted, wide-legged trouser. Set to become one of the biggest trends of Spring 2011, these demure trousers offer more coverage and a shapelier bottom. However not everyone can wear them. Lo and behold, I fall into that category.
Consumer beware: if you're bigger than a US size 6 I would not recommend you buy a pair of these trousers. Unfortunately the cut of these pants is extremely unforgiving on those of us who tend to put on weight in the hip & thigh area. Instead, try a boot-cut jean/trouser - they're classic and will never go out of style. The slight flare of the boot-cut balances your top and bottom half creating a flattering silhouette. I range between a size 8 and 10 and I find that this style suits me best.
Ick, I hate high-waisted pants. I don't mind high-waisted pencil skirts... but pants are ... ick. I didn't like the skinny jean when it first appeared, but I've grown to like it, and I've added a few pairs, amongst my array of boot-cut jeans.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I'll probably stick with both... I'm never really one for following trends, just more for finding styles that look decent on me. But I don't think I'll be adding high-waisted, wide-legged trousers to my collection any time soon. They'll just make me look short and fat!
I love high waisted skirts, but I think I'm way too short to wear high waisted pants. Jeggings have never been cool to me, although I do have to admit that when my 5 year old picked out a pair a few weeks ago, I bought them for her. She totally rocks them!
ReplyDeleteI love skinny jeans, although I usually wear them tucked into boots. I like some highwaisted pants. I found these amazing vintage-y looking highwaisted Theory jeans for $8 at TJ Maxx a few weeks ago and wanted to cry because they were one size too small, but it's usually hard for me to find high-waisted pants that aren't 80s mom glam ;) I agree with the other girls that I love highwaisted skirts!
ReplyDeleteNew year, new trend for me to avoid. :D
ReplyDeleteI think your next post should be about what colors will be in for spring, and how to wear them. ;)