The colored skinny is a fairly new addition to the skinny jean family. And while they can come in many, many, different colors, I for one believe that when it comes to selecting a colored skinny, you should show a little bit of restraint. Yes,
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Read on to find out how you can wear everyday denim skinnies, the classic black skinny jean, and the modern day colored skinny jean effortlessly on campus.
Black skinnies are the ultimate classy piece of denim. They go with everything, are super sleek, and make your stems look nice and long.
This outfit is a perfect “Oh, this old thing? I just grabbed some stuff on my way out the door” look: stylish while still looking school appropriate, colorful, and best of all comfy.
Don’t get me wrong, colored denim is great; you just have to be careful about your choices. For this example, I chose the daring,
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The Skinny Jean:
The Wide Leg:
(Scarf- Modcloth, Bracelet- Modcloth, Tank- La Garconne,
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(Shirt- Old Navy, Necklace- Overstock, Beanie- Meshhat,
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Black Skinny Jeans:
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Colorful Skinnies:
Skinnies have been all the rage for almost five years now, and I don’t see them losing steam anytime soon. They show off your legs, are instantly slimming, and they can even make you look taller! I’ve chosen three types of skinnies to help aid you in your style quest.
Thoughts?
Overall,
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Ah, the boyfriend jean: easy, loose and free. Perfect for those lazy days when you just roll out of bed and are too tired to wear something tight and confining.
A few weeks ago in my Brilliant Blogger article, I called out all of you everyday-jean-wearers by challenging you to mix things up by wearing skirts and dresses. And while a lot of you liked this idea, a few of you mentioned how you found them to be somewhat impractical for school, especially those of you who are expected to wear jeans everyday or work with things like dangerous chemicals.
(Moccasins- MilkShop, Shirt- Buckle,
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(Jeans- Yesstyle,
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While one could go the conservative route when wearing these jeans (ie: Risky Business style shirt + Pants), you could also opt for a cool rocker look to give the black skinny a nice modern twist. To do this, I chose a nice grey graphic tee and paired it with a black circle scarf (which you can learn to make for free! check out my tutorial on circle
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Don’t sweat this look, it’s easy! Just slip on a black racerback tank, a cute red cardigan, slip your arm through a cool bangled bracelet and wrap a cute floral scarf around your neck. Yep… that’s about it. Don’t you wish Calculus was this simple?
What do you guys think of the looks I put together? Are they practical for your everyday jaunt around campus? What are your favorite types of jeans? Did I forget to include any type of jeans that you love? How do you wear your jeans? Let me know in the comments section, I love your feedback!
Denim skinnies come in many different washes and colors. But if you are going for an easygoing everyday look, medium washes are best- especially for school.
Basic Denim Skinnies:
Because of this, I thought I’d whip out this article on jeans to give you some fresh perspective and ideas on how to wear them without sacrificing style for function. After all,
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To keep this light, breezy look going,
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(Cardigan- Old Navy,
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The wide leg jean is one of those styles that I’ve coveted for a while, but never gotten around to trying. That’s why I was so excited to make this outfit and live vicariously through you! While these jeans definitely make a statement, I think they are the most tricky to pull off, mostly because when you wear them you have to be aware of proportions.
The Boyfriend Jean: