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Rising Fashion Trend: Are Skinny Jeans Making a Comeback?

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

Everyone knows there has been quite a bit of controversy regarding the baggy jean look. Some people love it and others are not a fan. I’m here to tell those of you who aren’t a lover of the look that skinny jeans are making an elevated comeback! 

I remember for years I only wore skinny jeans until flare, baggy, low-rise, and mom jeans came into style. I may not have paired it great with a plain long-sleeve shirt and a multi-colored infinity scarf, given this was about 7 years ago. Now I’m ready to redeem myself. 

While skinny jeans never went completely out of style, they definitely had their back-of-the-closet moments. This comeback is going to be a different style of skinny jeans. Instead of paired with a heel and blazer, knee boots and a white button down will do. 

How to style them:

The key to styling a skinny jean look is a balance in clothing pieces. You want to pair these jeans with a boot that cuts at your calf or any below-the-knee boot. These can be heels or flats but I would recommend a bit of a heel. In order to create some balance, you’re going to want a looser fitting top or jacket rather than something form-fitting. 

One skinny jean look I absolutely loved that I saw on TikTok was Brigette’s, A.K.A @acquired.style. She chose a pair of black low-rise skinny jeans, paired with calf-cut cowboy boots, a gray turtle-neck cropped sweater, and a leather jacket. I will 100% be trying out this look as I’m still an avid lover of trying new style trends. 

Another way we’re going to see skinny jeans styled is the white t-shirt and leather boot look. Find an oversized white t-shirt and below-the-knee leather boots and you have yourself a look. This is easy to work with especially if you already have staple pieces in your closet. If you’re not interested in trying the new elevated skinny jean look, opt for a straight leg ankle jean. 

What do you guys think – will skinny jeans have a big return in 2023?

XO Hannah

Hannah Collins

Fairfield '24

Hannah Collins is the Fashion Editor at Her Campus for the Fairfield University chapter. She oversees the fashion article pitches each week, contributes pitches, and articles, and provides feedback/reviews to the articles submitted. Beyond Her Campus, Hannah has been an editorial intern for East End Taste Magazine, a digital lifestyle magazine located on the East End of Long Island. She conducted research for articles, contacted partners about events, and has her own articles published. Hannah is also a writer for The Point Magazine and The Mirror at Fairfield University. Hannah is currently a senior at Fairfield University, with a major in English Professional Writing and a minor in Marketing. She is also a member of the English Honor Society. Hannah spends her free time reading books across all genres and spending time with friends. She's an avid lover of fashion and keeps up with current trends, while also maintaining her own unique style.