10 Skinny-Jean "Mistakes" Celebs Over 40 Never Make
We're all well aware by now that skinny jeans are timeless and ageless. Some of the most stylish celebrities over age 40 are proof of that. The thing about women in this age group is that they've honed their style over the years and know what works (and doesn't work) for them. For that reason, it's wise to follow their lead and build your own arsenal of skinny-jean outfits inspired by them.
With those years of sartorial experience under their belts, it's evident that celebs over 40 have learned which style "mistakes" to avoid and which to make on purpose. (That said, "mistakes" are certainly subjective, according to your personal style.) You're probably ready to just see what those avoidable, yet chic, "mistakes" are, so keep scrolling to see how celebs like Cindy Crawford, Jennifer Lopez, and Kate Moss master wearing skinny jeans.
Mistake They Avoid: Letting an Oversize T-Shirt Cover Their Waistline
WHO: Cindy Crawford
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Mistake They Avoid: Shying Away From an All-Black Outfit
On Kate Moss: Saint Laurent sunglasses; Siwy jeans
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Mistake They Avoid: Wearing Distressed, Ripped Skinny Jeans That Compete With the Rest of Their Outfit
On Kerry Washington: Mansur Gavriel coat; Tanya Taylor sweater; J Brand jeans; Stuart Weitzman boots
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Mistake They Avoid: Not Using Chic Accessories to Add Interest
WHO: Jennifer Aniston
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Mistake They Avoid: Getting Proportions Wrong
On Keri Russell: The North Face jacket
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Mistake They Avoid: Only Wearing Them With Casual Shoes
On Jennifer Lopez: Hermès bag; René Caovilla Xtra Sneakers ($950)
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Mistake They Avoid: Wearing Ill-Fitting Skinny Jeans
On Katie Holmes: Chanel bag; Gianvito Rossi shoes
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Mistake They Avoid: Only Wearing Them With Neutrals and Basics
WHO: Yolanda Hadid
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Mistake They Avoid: Always Pairing Them With Casual Pieces
On Kate Beckinsale: Re/Done T-shirt; Alaïa boots
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Mistake They Avoid: Wearing the Wrong Shoes for Their Pant Length
On Nicole Kidman: Converse sneakers
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Up next, 3 fall items worth owning if you wear leggings and skinny jeans.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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