How to Look Great in Skinny Jeans

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Skinny jeans can flatter almost any figure -- if you know a few styling tricks.

Step 1: Choose the right style
Choose the right style -- either straight, skinny, or super-skinny. A low rise, straight cut is the closest to a boot cut and the easiest to wear. If you're already comfortable in a straight cut, try skinny or super-skinny. And look for back pockets the right size and design to flatter your behind.

Tip
Try on as many brands as possible. The cut can vary widely from one designer to another.

Step 2: Get the right wash
Get the most flattering wash. Generally, the darker the wash the thinner you'll look, which is why black and other dark-wash jeans flatter most figures.

Step 3: Wear the right top
Wear the right top. A long, lean top that ends at your hips or below is ideal. If you have wide hips, opt for a hip-length empire waist top, tunic, or boyfriend blazer to balance the silhouette. Straight, boyish figures will look best in a figure-hugging jersey shirt or tee.

Tip
A rule of thumb is, the slimmer the leg, the fuller the top.

Step 4: Finish with footwear
Finish the look with the right footwear. Skinnies tucked into knee-high, high-heeled boots is always flattering and chic. High heeled peep-toe pumps, ankle booties, or gladiator sandals are also a good choice if you are especially curvy or petite. If you're very tall with boyish hips, ballerina flats or other flat shoes will do the trick.

Step 5: Lengthen your look
Lengthen your figure by rocking a monochromatic look with a dark top, jeans, and shoes or boots.

Did You Know?
It takes between 400 and 500 gallons of water to grow enough cotton to make a pair of jeans.