17 Reasons to Give Skinny Jeans Another Shot in 2017

POPSUGAR Photography | Benjamin Stone
POPSUGAR Photography | Benjamin Stone

While my personal relationships are all pretty healthy, the one I have with jeans is anything but. Last year, I broke up with skinny styles, ridding my closet of anything too binding. I'm a creature of comfort, after all. I love boyfriend cuts, cropped options, and will even ditch denim for track pants. But here's my confession: I'm ready to take skinnies back.

When we first parted ways, I considered my skinny jeans the opposite of flattering. On my body, they seemed to highlight what I didn't want highlighted (my hip area), and a looser fit was definitely comfier. Recently, however, my boyfriend jeans have lost their thrill. They've started to feel shlumpy and lazy, and weigh down my petite frame if I'm not wearing heels (and I rarely wear heels).

I've started to realize skinnies actually do create flattering proportions, especially if they hit right above the ankle. Anyone of any size can pull 'em off, too, and it doesn't matter if you're wearing a tank, tee, or bulky sweater — they'll always look great, putting curves on display (and hugging your booty).

Even boyfriend jeans are being phased out, with tighter "girlfriend" and "mom" styles taking their place. The move towards slimmer cuts have convinced me skinnies are climbing their way back to the top, but don't just take my word for it. Read more for the proof!

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Loose Styles May Be Comfy, But If You're Not Careful, They Can Weigh You Down
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Loose Styles May Be Comfy, But If You're Not Careful, They Can Weigh You Down

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Skinny Jeans, on the Other Hand, Look Great on Everyone
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Skinny Jeans, on the Other Hand, Look Great on Everyone

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You Can Keep Them Casual With Sneakers
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You Can Keep Them Casual With Sneakers

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Or Dress Them Up With Heels
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Or Dress Them Up With Heels

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Skinnies Tuck Into Boots With Ease
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Skinnies Tuck Into Boots With Ease

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They Pair Perfectly With Simple Tops and Tanks
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They Pair Perfectly With Simple Tops and Tanks

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These Pants Popped Up on the Runway in September
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These Pants Popped Up on the Runway in September

Here they are at Tommy Hilfiger.

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We Saw Them in Marc Jacobs, Too
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We Saw Them in Marc Jacobs, Too

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They Work For Date Night
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They Work For Date Night

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You Can Dress Them Up
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You Can Dress Them Up

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Or Keep Them Simple
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Or Keep Them Simple

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Reese Witherspoon Made Her's Polished
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Reese Witherspoon Made Her's Polished

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While Victoria Beckham Like a Good Classic Look
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While Victoria Beckham Like a Good Classic Look

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Even Kate Middleton's a Fan
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Even Kate Middleton's a Fan