Jule's Gems: The Skinny on Skinnies

Black skinny jeans are a fashion staple that must be included in every fashionista's wardrobe. They can match with practically anything and can be dressed up or dressed down. They're great! What's not so great is finding the right pair to fit your shape. The last 3 pairs of black skinny jeans I owned only lasted about 2 months. I bought them from Target for the fairly reasonable price of about $25.

The first pair I bought were to big in the waist and tight everywhere else. The second pair I bought I got at a size smaller in the waist, so they fit my waist but then were REAL tight in the caboose and thighs. Yikes! After settling for the size of my second pair within a matter of weeks the black color start to fade from being washed. I then bought my third pair with the same problem.

So decided I am no longer going to be settling for these less than satisfactory skinnies. I recently invested in a pair from Old Navy. The difference is astounding! They are fantastic! The type of fit is labeled "The Flirt."

 They fit exactly to my form AND have some stretch in them for on the days I feel like reaching for an extra enchilada! HAHA! When I put them on they feel like a cross between pajamas and leggings they are that comfortable, LOVE! They also are not super skinny at the ankle giving me a less pear shaped appearance, Hoorays!