The culture of cancellation is coming for the generation of the millennium and you will want to stay on top of this newly rejected fashion trend.
According to Generation Z, skinny jeans are officially over. The trend was reported on TikTok, with videos condemning tights and asking for their immediate removal from all closets in some very dramatic ways.
In this melodramatic and hopefully sarcastic video by user @momohkd, she instructs her 410,000 viewers to throw the pants away, set them on fire or cut them into something new. At least the last option was economical, right?
The millennials and above are understandably upset by this sudden shift to baggy pants, as skinny jeans are a staple for most and were considered the next high step after mom’s baggy jeans and super low 90s jeans.
The user @ takingmylifebackat42 used the platform not only to applaud this drastic cancellation of jeans, but also highlighted more trends that the younger generation prematurely canceled or claimed to have created, including the middle part of the hair, elastics and “extended leggings” that obviously they are just yoga pants.
With all that said, perhaps Gen Z is right, and it doesn’t hurt to expand the pants’ wardrobe a little to keep up with the times.
Since skinny jeans are restrictive and we’re spending more time working from home anyway, here are some looser and cooler options to try, from wide leg jeans to mommy and daddy jeans and everything in between.
If you are having a hard time letting go of the skinny jeans habit, try this cigarette style pants for a snug fit without being ridiculed for wearing your skinny cousin.
From Anthropologie, these jeans come in a lighter blue wash and hit just above the ankle, perfect for matching low boots or sandals in the summer. They range in size from 25 to 32 women and come in regular and tall seam length.
If you already love your leggings, try your super slimming jeans, but definitely don’t wear skinny jeans in size.
Yummie’s bootcut style comes in a variety of colors, from black, dark navy and an even darker navy on sale for just $ 39, to a white or classic blue denim for $ 88. No matter what color, find it a flattering mid-waist fit with a wide bootcut leg that is the perfect match to keep up with this new trend.
Take this trend to the extreme with these super wide jeans from Free People.
The distressed style has a high waist to keep them in the body, but it’s all baggy from there, with extra wide legs and a sloppy silhouette – and pre-ripped at the knees for that retro grunge look.
Be at the forefront of fashion and environmentally conscious at the same time with this pair of jeans from Liverpool Los Angeles.
The jeans themselves are recycled and the buttons and hardware are chemical-free, with the entire pair using recycled water and renewable energy to produce. In terms of fit, they sway to a non-skinny style, but still embrace your curves with some room for maneuver from mid-thigh down.
Fashion? You have this in the bag.
These jeans with paper bag waist are the perfect way to stay fashionable and comfortable this year, with a waist that favors and forgives and a super wide leg to match. The medium wash jeans come in small, medium and large, made with 100% cotton denim that reaches just below the ankle.
For a real throwback, throw away your skinny jeans and replace them with your 90s dad.
Stradivarius jeans are sold at ASOS and come in a washed black color for an even more aggressive look. They come in a small length perfect for a cropped style and range in size from 4 to 12 in the US sizes (32 to 44 in the UK).
Who made the rule that white jeans were just for summer?
Wear these wide leg jeans all year round, as they go perfectly with any color of sweater and boots or a crop top and sandals – take your pick. The jeans are from Nicole Miller’s 2021 spring collection, but get them now while you still can. They come in sizes 25 to 32 and are also available in olive green.
Change jeans and opt for chinos, with your leg straight to avoid any confusion if you are in fashion or stuck in the past skinny-jeans.
These straight trouser pants come in a variety of colors, from cream to navy blue or classic beige to match any top of your choice. They have pleated details to add additional style and two sets of pockets that can fit much more than a pair of women’s skinny jeans.
If jeans are not for you, try pants that are perfect in your name and that also follow the rule of not having a tight leg.
The Perfect Pants is a high waist option that uses Spanx’s magic control to keep your belly in check while highlighting your back and stretching your legs with a wide ankle. They also include super size, sold in sizes ranging from an XS to a 3X and in a small, regular and tall length.
Wide leg? Checks.
These stylish plaid pants from Madewell are flattering and stylish, with a plush plaid corduroy fabric and ankle height to match fun shoes or heels to embellish them. Currently, they are available in sizes XXS to XL and, due to the great discount, are for final sale; be sure to use the WOWIE code at checkout to get an additional 40% discount.