Beautiful Shoes for Skinny Jeans

Shoes for Skinny Jeans

The Best Shoes for Skinny Jeans
By Desiree Stimpert, About.com Guide

Just hearing the term "skinny jeans" is enough to send a lot of women into hiding, because they're so ... well, skinny -- surely they're going to call attention to every flaw we've worked so hard to hide. But be that as it may, the popularity of skinny jeans seems to rise and fall every few years or so. Which means, every few years or so, we're going to have to decide whether or not we're going to wear them, and if we do, what we're going to wear with them.

There are lots of tops you can pair with skinny jeans that will make them more flattering. But skinny jeans are the least forgiving clothing item I can think of, so even if you find the perfect shirt to wear with them, your outfit will be ruined if you choose the wrong footwear.

To insure that doesn't happen, check out my picks below for some of the best (and worst) shoes to wear with skinny jeans.

Flat Shoes with Skinny Jeans
If you have long legs and narrow hips, ballet flats and skimmers are great for pairing with skinny jeans. Since they're not at all bulky, they won't stand out or call too much attention to your feet, and they also help continue the lean silhouette created by the skinny jeans.

Flats with pointy toes are also a good option, but only if you're not self-conscious about the size of your feet. While the look is ultra-slimming, shoes with pointy toes can also make your feet look very long -- and they're not always the most comfortable choice either.

If you're not long and lean, pairing flats with skinny jeans only emphasizes that fact.

Wearing Boots with Skinny Jeans
Skinny jeans were practically made for tucking into boots -- and there are very few boot styles that don't work with them.

Tall, wider boots with lower heels are the easiest to pull off because they will actually make your denim-coated legs look thinner, but ankle boots and heeled boots can work well too. Just remember to avoid boots that are both short and bulky. Since skinny jeans are so form-fitting, they can be easily overwhelmed, and boots that are too hefty will call too much attention to your footwear, and not enough to your entire outfit.

Booties and Skinny Jeans
Booties with skinny jeans can be hit or miss, but generally speaking, they're a good choice. The easiest way to pull them off is to remember that it's a balancing act: if the booties have platform soles or chunky heels, you need a bit of volume on top as well. If you're going for a slim head-to-toe look, try a more refined bootie with less bulk.

Skinny Jeans and Heels
Basic pumps with slightly pointed toes work best with skinny jeans, but if you're not wafer-thin, you need to give consideration to the rest of your outfit as well.

Wearing high heels with skinny jeans helps to elongate the legs, so it's natural that shorter women, and those with a few curves, would be attracted to the combination. But wearing skinny jeans with stilettos also creates a very narrow "base," which of course means the middle of your body is going to look bigger by comparison.

If you want to avoid calling too much attention to your thighs and hips, or looking too much like a 50s pin-up girl, try adding a top that extends to at least your hips. Simple mini dresses, long casual tops, loosely-belted shirts, and longer jackets all work well with skinny jeans and heels.

Choosing Sneakers for Skinny Jeans

A popular combination since the 1950s, skinny jeans and sneakers can offer a cool and casual look, but some sneaker styles work better than others. Puffy cross-trainers are far too weighty for skinny jeans, but trim low tops look cute with fitted denim, and on the right person, even old-school high tops can add a fun touch to skinny jeans.

MY THOUGHTS

well, i'm not much for skinny jeans. but if you want to get away wearing one, choose the best beautiful shoes for the outfit.