The 2018 Way to Wear Skinny Jeans (and Still Look Stylish)
Yesterday may have marked the beginning of a brand-new year, yet there are still certain items we won't be ditching in the name of New Year's resolutions. Including our trusted skinny jeans. Though the denim has been around for years, we're betting that the slim-fitting style won't be going anywhere soon. You might start to wonder, Can I wear the staple denim and still accomplish a look that feels forward? Our answer: Yes, it is possible.
We love a good balance (masculine/feminine, high/low), so our favorite way to wear skinny jeans this year involves balancing out their body-hugging silhouette with more voluminous shapes. Our favorite pairing is skinny jeans with a boxy, slightly oversize blazer. A dress over pants look improves with the addition of a structured blazer, while thin turtlenecks are begging to be layered under a buttoned-up jacket.
Go on to see how fashion girls will be wearing their skinny jeans this year, and keep reading to shop the denim yourself.
Marry a longer blazer with high boots, letting your skinny jeans peek out between the two.
A structured blazer makes a dress over jeans combo feel a bit more wearable and little less out-there.
Button-up and classic—the checked blazer is instantly elevated with the addition of a turtleneck layered underneath.
Cinch your boxy blazer with an of-the-moment belt bag. Or just wear your crossbody bag like this.
Opt for darker neutrals like gray and black for a simple approach to a polished ensemble.
Just add a newsboy cap (puppy optional).
Try a blazer that has some texture to it for a ladylike vintage-inspired feel.
Shop skinny jeans:
Available in sizes UK6 to UK14.
Available in sizes 23 to 32.Now, see the coolest way to wear your jeans and heels in the New Year.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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