![]() ![]() (Try them on go down a size if necessary.)Ĥ. These skinnies are going to stretch out at least one size, and you don’t want them to be saggy-baggy after you’ve worn them for an hour. If the jeans fit you comfortably, with the right amount of ease–they’re too big. Old Navy skinnies have quite a bit of stretch. Don’t do it! (The major exception: I needed to go up two sizes to get a pair of Rockstar super-skinny jeans to fit!)Ģ. The temptation with skinny jeans is to go up a size to compensate for the slim fit. Pick a few styles of skinny jeans to try on (I tried the Diva and the Sweetheart) in your normal size. The tricky part is getting the size right, but these tips will help you get it right on the first try! How to Buy Skinny Jeans That Fit!ġ. Most of these guidelines apply to buying any jeans–from any store–made from a fabric that contains spandex. Many of you have told me you’re the same way, and with that in mind, I’ve made this handy cheat sheet for buying skinnies at Old Navy. When it comes to clothes shopping, I am all about tips and shortcuts that save me time and money so I can get the job done and get on with the rest of my life. (And sales and coupons are easy to come by.) At a regular price of about $29, Old Navy denim is much cheaper than the jeans I usually wear. (This does not apply to Old Navy’s “jeggings”–those are tight.) They fit much like my regular denim down to my knees, but go much better with my boots.Ģ. They’re not skin tight like so many of the other skinnies I’d tried–and hated. I’m so glad I did! Here’s what I like about Old Navy skinny jeans:ġ. Since I’d been trying–unsuccessfully–to find some skinnies I was willing to wear in public for over a year, I thought I might as well give them a try. As far as fashion innovation goes, these jeans deserve an award for being - wait for it - ahead of the curve.I don’t typically shop Old Navy, but Hayley’s book The No Brainer Wardrobe raved about their skinny jeans. I love knowing this pair will meld to my body just as nicely if my weight fluctuates in the future - be it next week or a year from now. The verdict? I absolutely recommend giving these jeans a try, especially if you're someone who gets frustrated with jeans sizing like me. I do hope the brand utilizes the "FitsYou" technology in other styles, because there's not a doubt in my mind that it's genius. These days, I prefer a boot cut or wide-leg design à la the brand's Extra High-Waisted Sky Hi Ripped Wide-Leg Jeans ($50), but that doesn't mean I'll ditch the style entirely. My *only* complaint is that I'm not as committed to the skinny jeans as I used to be. They didn't feel too big, nor too small, and the stretchy material felt as comfortable as a pair of leggings. But upon slipping the jeans on, I was shocked to find that they hugged my body perfectly. I was cautiously optimistic about this order, especially since I wasn't entirely confident that the size 8-12 range wasn't the right fit. I went with the dark-blue wash called "Cher" and then selected two-day shipping (because I have no chill). After taking a quick quiz to determine my size, the brand recommended adding the 8-12 range to my cart. Shoppers choose from a size range (0-00, 2-6, 8-12, 14-18, 20-24, and 26-30) rather than a singular number (which feels so much less stressful and risky, especially while ordering online). ![]() So how does the multi-sizing work? Well, per the brand, the jeans harness the power of Lycra-free technology, which allows the fabric to "expand over your body while remaining comfortable and not compressive." The debut "FitsYou" style is the Extra High-Waisted Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans ($45, originally $55), which come in four different washes and one ripped design, all featuring a contoured extra high-rise waistband. ![]() The technology sounded game-changing, so I couldn't help but look into it further. But recently, while perusing Old Navy's jeans section, I came across the brand's " FitsYou" style that fits three sizes. Team that with the fact that my weight fluctuates throughout the year like everyone's does (it's v normal, y'all), and I find myself tempted to steer clear of purchasing new denim altogether. At some stores, I'm a size 6, while at others, size 8 is too snug. Shopping for jeans is no easy feat, especially when your size varies significantly from brand to brand. ![]()
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