Skinny Jeans

I remember a time when I hated skinny jeans. Well, that was just 2 or 3 years ago. I can't remember why exactly I did, but I disliked them. I used to like baggy clothes alot better, especially baggy pants. I think it had something to do with my image. I didn't really care very much for it, so I just bought whatever and threw on whatever clothes I could find. After high school started, I started to care more and more about image. I realized that wearing better fitting clothing made me feel better about myself. After about sophomore year or so, I haven't liked wearing baggy clothes. Mind you, I don't like the tight-fitting jeans and shirts that some girls wear. You shouldn't wear clothes that look like they'll pop any second because you're too big for them. Not in my opinion, at least. But I feel that if you care somewhat about your appearance, you should have clothes that fit.

These jeans may be seen once again through the feminist lense. A radical feminist may feel like girls who wear skinny jeans show off too much. Although this may be true for some girls, slim-fit clothing doesn't do that for everyone. If a girl wears the right size clothes, not to big and not too small, she gives an impression that she cares about herself. This may apply to males also, but girls tend to care more about their appearance. I feel a bit more confident wearing them, because I feel like they fit my body better. In ten or twenty years, however, I can imagine skinny jeans being a fashion disaster. Our society makes fun of those who wear bell-bottoms, which were quite popular in the 70's. However, fashion is a cycle and bell bottoms are beginning to be "in." Maybe skinny jeans will be "out" soon and become "in" again in a certain amount of years. I'm not sure when I'll give up wearing skinny jeans, but for now, I feel they are the most comfortable.