The Skinny Jean Fad

The Evolution of Skinny Jeans


   Its noted that in 2006, Kate Moss was spotted leaving her house in a pair of skinny jeans that she got from Top Shop. Thanks to her, the fire for the skinny jean fad was sparked. 


Since then, the skinny jean has become a very popular item of clothing for pretty much everyone. Girls- and guys! Girls of every shape and size caught onto the fad and fled to the stores to have a pair for themselves. Skinny jeans come in pretty much every shade, and even style, as some come "skinnier" than others. 


It just seems like the perfect accessory to every outfit, as it compliments a variety of tops and shoes that can be worn with it. Empire tops and other long blouses paired with a skinny jean and a pair of cute thong sandals is perfect for a girl's day to day activities. Replace the blouse with a more fun top and a blazer or bomber jacket and a pair of heels, is easily transforms the look from day to night. These fashionable jeans can be tucked in more easily into a pair of boots than boot-leg or straight jeans. 


Guys in 2006, were pretty much still wearing their jeans at a size that seemed two sizes bigger than what they actually needed to wear. By 2008, guys were wearing more fitted jeans- jeans that actually seemed to be their actual size, Slowly, but surely, even the rappers of the hip-hop world and started to wear skinny jeans, as Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Lupe Fiasco were noted as the first to make the switch 

I think it seem to be quite a surprise .that these guys could  wear an item of clothing that was really originally made for women. They've added their own little twist, of course. The skinny jeans, they still sag their pants much below their waists, with some kind of colorful graphic tee and what they refer to as nerd glasses. There's also the option of wearing a plaid shirt over the colorful graphic tee. The main things that have not changed, are the fitted caps, and colorful footwear. 


I'm not sure how much longer this fad will last, but i guess it is nice to see that the jeans actually fitting guys now, rather than it falling off because it looks two sizes two big.