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Old 07-30-2011, 11:33 AM
 
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I have noticed that they only look OK on the very skinniest people and even then may not be the most flattering cut to wear. Why do I own several pair?
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Old 07-30-2011, 11:35 AM
 
Location: Barrington, IL area
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On men, they look totally ridiculous, in my opinion.
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Old 07-30-2011, 11:39 AM
 
Location: SoCal - Sherman Oaks & Woodland Hills
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In your opinion do skinny jeans look stupid?
They only look stupid on guys and older women (38+ years old). I really think they look ridiculous on the older women
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Old 07-30-2011, 12:12 PM
 
Location: Pacific Northwest
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I have noticed that they only look OK on the very skinniest people and even then may not be the most flattering cut to wear. Why do I own several pair?
Because that's all they make anymore ?

I hate them too. Unless you're a stick insect they only make you appear bigger w/the whole muffin top thing. Not to mention they give every woman camel-toe.

Give me the cool nearly waist high levis with those wide belts that were popular in the early 90s. Think 90210 and Melrose place.
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Old 07-30-2011, 12:53 PM
 
Location: NY metro area
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They only look stupid on guys and older women (38+ years old). I really think they look ridiculous on the older women
Whew! I have another year left of wearing my skinnies.
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Old 07-30-2011, 12:54 PM
 
Location: NY metro area
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I love my skinny jeans and I'm not about to part with them anytime soon. I get tons of compliments from men & women when I wear them. I don't really pay attention to others in skinny jeans. I'm only worried about how I look.
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Old 07-30-2011, 01:12 PM
 
Location: South FL
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Skinny jeans look great on a woman with a great butt no matter what age she is.

A heterosexual man should not wear skinny jeans under any circumstance.
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Old 07-30-2011, 01:12 PM
 
Location: Middle America
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I have always been the biggest skinny jean hater...but then I got a pair, and they are actually pretty cute with longer tunic tops that I'd ordinarily wear with leggings or tights.

With any top that's not midthigh-length, though, they're a no-go. So now, I don't mind them for myself, but only when worn in a certain way. With wide hips, they're a no-go unless paired with a longer top.
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Old 07-30-2011, 01:52 PM
 
Location: Striving for Avalon
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To wear them and not look utterly ridiculous, one needs the ultimate accessory: a fit body.

I think they suit slender women best. Age is not so much an issue as frame/body dimensions.

On men, there is a line between tailored/fitted and skinny. Tailored jeans/trousers are a timeless complement to the man (look at some 50 or 80 year old photos). Crossing the line to skinny makes a man look effete and feminine.
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Old 07-30-2011, 02:04 PM
 
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They only look stupid on guys and older women (38+ years old). I really think they look ridiculous on the older women
In that case you mean me and I happen to be wearing them today. lol
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