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    Can curvy moms wear skinny jeans? - Petite Curvy Mom Style

    Published: Feb 1, 2013 · Modified: Jan 31, 2013 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

    I saw a quote online a few days ago:

    "Don't wear skinny jeans unless you have skinny genes."

    I'll admit I did laugh (because I'm a sucker for a good pun), but I really don't agree with this statement. I don't think you have to be "skinny" to wear skinny jeans (or leggings or tights for that matter), I simply think you need to know how to style them to make them work for your body.

    As a petite & curvy mom (I'm about a size 12 right now), I wear skinny jeans, leggings and tights often. I think I mostly get them right, though I know I've had a few style disasters along the way. They're comfy, and a great basic!

    Here are my personal "do's" and "don'ts" for wearing skinny jeans if you're a petite, curvy mom like me:

    DON'T:

    • don't buy the wrong size (make sure they're not too, too tight - you don't want to look like you're "flowing" out of them at the top")
    • don't choose an extremely low cut pant (a higher waistline will also prevent a "muffin top" effect)
    • don't wear skinny jeans or leggings with a tight top (unless you're covering that with a long, loose cardi or sweater)
    • don't wear skinny jeans or leggings with a short top (unless you're covering it with a longer layer)

    DO:

    • do opt for higher waisted skinnies
    • do try a body shaper beneath your skinny jeans to smooth out any lumps and bumps
    • do wear longer, looser tops with skinny jeans and leggings (it helps to at least cover the top half of your caboose to create a lengthened shape)
    • do opt for skinnies in darker colours
    • do wear bright accessories near the face (like scarves and long necklaces) to draw the eye upward
    • do think "vertical" - anything to create a long, vertical line will help lengthen your look (open-front, long cardigans; long necklaces; long scarves; vertical stripes; tall boots with a wedge or heel; etc.)
    • do accentuate your narrow parts (a belt around the waist can really help accentuate your lovely hourglass figure)

    Here are my picks from one of my favourite online retailers, ModCloth.com,  for pairing with skinny jeans:

    What to wear with skinny jeans - petite curvy mom style - The DIY Mommy

    1. Natural Utopia Earrings
    2. Desert Daydreaming Top
    3. Flora All Time Belt
    4. What About Bauble? Necklace
    5. Get Stitched Quick Boot in Brown
    6. Medium Format Memory Tunic
    7. Spring in Every Season Jeans in Teal
    8. Be Still My Locket Necklace
    9. Return of the Macchiato Cardigan
    10. Rooftop Harvest Tunic
    11. Know When to Fold 'Em Boot in Ivory

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    Are you a petite curvy mom that wears skinny jeans? What are your styling tips?

    (Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you decide to purchase products via these links, a small percentage of the sale will be given to me at no extra cost to you. It's a win-win - thanks for helping support thediymommy.com!)

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    1. The Fabulous Mrs. Wing

      June 20, 2013 at 11:02 am

      I know this post is a bit old, but where does one find skinny jeans with a higher rise? I hate wearing low rise pants because I feel like I'm constantly hiking them back up, but now that I've moved to Idaho I feel like skinny jeans that I can tuck into boots during the long winters will be essential. However, I can't seem to find skinny jeans anywhere that have a higher rise (which I absolutely need after having five children.)

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      • Christina Dennis

        June 23, 2013 at 2:01 pm

        I feel your pain! I also like to have jeans that cover my mommy tummy. I've found stretchy jeans with a high rise at http://www.keylimecanada.com (their "yoga" jeans) and often online shops like shopruche.com, modcloth.com and gojane.com will have them. I haven't been successful in finding high rise skinnies anywhere but online!

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