The first time we ever set eyes on them, skinny jeans put the fear of god into us.
They were tight (SO TIGHT!), they were fitted around the calves (horror!), they had none of the comfy coverage of our beloved flares.
Fast forward ten years and we have 34 pairs in every colour (and in sizes ranging from Post Summer Diet to Post Christmas Roast Potato Binge).
We have slim fit skinny jeans, regular length and shorter to show off our ankles, high-waisted skinnies, pencil cut, denim, gingham… skinny jeggings in every fabric.
We are officially obsessed with the skinny jean.
Now there’s talk of the trend being over, we’re at a bit of a loss when it comes to what to wrap around our legs next.
Feeling brave? Here are eight non-skinny trends to try…
Wide Silk Trousers, €79.99, H&M
Corset Trousers, €125, Topshop
Frill Hem Cropped Trousers, €29.95, Zara
Silver Culottes, €50, Savida at Dunnes
Drop-Crotch Trousers, €79, COS
Whistles Paper Bag Waist Trouser, €172, ASOS
Cotton Culottes, €55, Warehouse
High-Rise Trouser, €39.95, Zara
