3 Things Fashion Experts Wouldn't Wear With Skinny Jeans

last updated 27 October 2016

It seems we're always debating whether or not skinny jeans are in or out. When it comes down to it, though, we ultimately consider skinnies "classics" at this point—similar to black pumps or a khaki trench. In other words, they're not necessarily the most forward item you can wear, but they're in no way over. While we've brought you inventive and creative ways to wear your skinny jeans this fall, there are certain looks you should try to avoid if you're wanting an of-the-moment vibe. To help fill us in on how not to wear skinnies right now, we tapped some of our favourite fashion girls in the industry to spill.

Keep scrolling for their expert tips. Plus, go a bit further to check out a few of our favourite street style moments featuring on-trend ways to wear your skinnies to get inspired—and shop our favourite pairs, too.

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“Instead of pairing your skinny jeans with a plain T-shirt, rethink your denim and wear it layered beneath your favourite full skirt or dress.” — Erin Sumwalt, StyleWatch

fashion-girls-agree-never-wear-skinny-jeans-with-this-item-2012985 — Try styling your jeans with a dress like this:

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"I love styling skinny jeans with a good pair of moto boots and a Wes moto jacket. I would probably avoid wearing skinny jeans with a super-tight tank. I like having a looser top or jacket on instead." — Rebecca Minkoff

fashion-girls-agree-never-wear-skinny-jeans-with-this-item-2012987 — Try styling your jeans with a cool jacket and boots like this:

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"Although it's a go-to for many women, I'm not a fan of skinny jeans with high heels. I find that going for flats, whether it's ballet flats or cute loafers, comes off as more sophisticated." — Melissa Rubini, InStyle

fashion-girls-agree-never-wear-skinny-jeans-with-this-item-2012991 — Try styling your jeans with flats like this:

Shop skinny jeans:

J Brand

Carolina Skinny Jeans

The uneven hem is everywhere right now.

Mango

Soho Skinny Jeans

Every woman needs the perfect pair of black skinnies.

Acne Studios

Skin 5 Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans

These would look so cool with a simple white tee, moto jacket, and sneakers.

ASOS Curve

Lisbon Midrise Skinny Jeans

We love how these are styled with chic mules.

Frame

Le Skinny de Jeanne Jeans

The light distressing here is subtle but cool.

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.