Skinny Jeans... What's Your Opinion?

"Eeewwwww" was my first response to skinny jeans.  I was on my mission (4 years ago) when a past companion of mine called me all excited about her purchase on P-Day:  Skinny Jeans at Wal-mart!  Gross.  First of all-- who cares about fashion on the mission?  Not me.  But this Sister did, and she rocked it.  But skinny jeans were barf to me.  And I told her that all the time.  

Then I got home from my mission and started working at the Boys & Girls Club (2009).  I noticed a few girls wearing skinny jeans and was shocked that some girls who really shouldn't wear skinny jeans were definitely wearing them.  Every day.  And I thought, "Really?"  It was even more weird when I noticed the trend switching over for boys too.  Your typical "baggy pants" skater boys were suddenly wearing tight, tapered pants.  I remember the first time I noticed this as I watched some boys play basketball at the Club.  "What... are... those... pants he's wearing?"  Weird.  It was all so weird to me.

Then I went to the "Dew Tour" in Salt Lake City where all these skaters and BMX bikers competed against each other (2011).  They were all wearing skinny jeans and FOR THE FIRST TIME skinny jeans made sense:  Since the pants were tight against their legs, their pants wouldn't get all caught up in the pedals or spokes of the bike like baggy pants would.  But it's still ridiculous how some boys sag their skinny jeans because then it just looks plain dumb.  Justin Bieber.  But whatev.  :)  

Okay.  So I finally got used to skinny jeans and slowly observed how skinny jeans and furry winter boots were a cute style.  I could maybe do that one day.  But I vowed to never wear skinny jeans with those flat girly shoes because that's just not my style.  I don't own any of those cute flats... nor do I think I'd ever buy them.  I've gone on rants about girly shoes before.  Don't get me started on heels.  Barf.

Well last year I came to the realization that I was in my 30's, still wearing jeans and a T-shirt to work every day.  It was completely normal to me... and probably more than anything-- it was comfortable.  But there I was surrounded by teens who were super fashionable and made me look like crap.  Not like I need to compete with 16 yr olds... but in a way they inspired me to care about myself more-- or at least try to look nicer and more appropriate for certain occasions.  

That was also during the trend when people put fake feathers in their hair.  All my Club teens had one and I just cringed and said, "Yuck, I'll never do that."  They kept trying and trying to get me to do it but I refused.  I don't like anything in my hair.  But I promised them that I would wear skinny jeans before ever putting a feather in my hair. 

Christmas break (2011) rolled around and I was shopping at home in Pennsylvania.  Somehow I felt ever so inspired to look for skinny jeans.  What?! And I found a pair on sale that fit nicely.  They were actually quite comfortable which was really surprising to me.  It was like this little "Bree transformation" took place over that week back home and I was so excited to come back to Utah with my new look.  

It was official.  I owned skinny jeans.  

Then I bought cute boots to wear with them.  And I liked them!  Surprise surprise.

So I've swallowed my pride a little and I'm not such a skinny jeans hater anymore.  I've worn them on several occasions.  In the summer time I rolled them up a little and wore them with flip flops or cute summery shoes. And every time, without fail, someone at work says, "Look at you in your skinny jeans! I love it!"  And I just smile and say thanks!  Well... it's more like I do a little jig and show off a little, but whatever.

I currently own 2 pairs of skinny jeans.  Woa, woa, calm down. I know!  I'm looking forward to wintery boot weather because they look the cutest that way.

Today one of the teens (who is a little insecure and not usually one who cares about fashion) said to me, "Hey Bree... I'll wear my skinny jeans tomorrow if you wear your's."  I said, "YES!!"  and then announced to everyone else in the room. "Tomorrow is skinny jeans day!  Wear your skinny jeans!"  Did I ever imagine myself saying that?  Ever?  No way.  And granted, there are people out there who already wear skinny jeans every day because they can rock the look.  But as for me... I will only wear skinny jeans when I feel like it.

And for now... I'll be wearing them tomorrow.  :)