Keri's Fab Finds: The Skinny on the Skinny

If you think you can't rock the skinny jean style (also known as jeggings), think again. Not only do they suck you in, but they are actually jeans, so unlike leggings, you can wear shorter tops without looking like the latest fashion victim at Walmart. This style is even more wearable this season with many brands coming out with mid and high rise styles. These are a Godsend for those of us who suffer from muffin top issues. They are kinda like spanx for jeans! So don't be afraid to show off your booty! Remember, spandex is our friend!

The trick to finding the right pair of skinnies is spending a day or two in the dressing room. It took me awhile to find "my brands" but now that I have, I don't need to mess around and get frustrated because we all know that shopping for jeans is second to worst than shopping for a bathing suit. Here are "my brands" and some of my favorite looks this season:

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Here is a classic pair of skinny jeans from J Brand. J Brand is probably my favorite premium denim brand for skinny jeans.

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Here is another pair of J Brand skinnies but instead of a 5 pocket style, they are trouser style. Super cute and different. I WILL be treating myself to these!

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This style "Maria" from J Brand is a high rise (10" rise) style. As I mentioned above, the high rise is great for muffin top control! This style comes in black, denim and a variety of fun fall colors. Unlike for the dudes, black is a "must have" denim color for us gals.

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7 for All Mankind offers a coated denim skinny which is very popular this season. These are much harder to fit because of the stiffness of the coating but these particular ones are actually quite soft. They give you that leather (or as some brands are saying "jeather") look. Very sexy!

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Here is another pair of classic skinnies from Citizens of Humanity.

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Color is HUGE this season. These purple skinnies are from Citizens of Humanity.

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The brighter the color the better! These are mid-rise (9" rise) skinnies from Paige Denim.

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Cords are also a big statement this season. Corduroys always make there appearance during the Fall/Winter season but now we have them in skinny style and in fun bright colors! These are from AG.

Now, I have to admit that some of the cheaper retailers are offering a pretty good competitive selection. The amount of stretch in the skinny styles, masks the imperfections that usually separate the premium denim brands from the cheaper ones. They can get away with using a cheaper denim because cheaper = lighter weight and this is better for jeggings. Also, you don't need as many "bells and whistles" for leggings because you want them to be as plain as possible. If the construction is less than perfect it all smooths out with the stretch. So, if you're not sure about this style and want to try it out first before you spend the big bucks, check out the Gap, Urban Outfitters or Zara.

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Here are the cord leggings from the Gap. I have to admit I have 2 pairs of these (rust and black). You can't beat the $59.95 price and the fit is great for me which is a complete shocker because I have never been able to wear any bottoms from the Gap. But as I said above, spandex is our friend =)