Right up there with taupe colored nail polishes, Skinny Cargos are a fashion trend that I’m having a hard time embracing. ย I have tried to love the taupe colors, experimented with different shades, tan hands and pale hands, and I still think that taupe nails make one look like they slammed their hand in a car door and ended up with bruises on their fingers. ย In theory, skinny cargos should work. ย Skinny jeans – love ’em. ย Cargo pants – a fun a functional part of any wardrobe. ย But together…meh. ย The problem with skinny cargos is that they combine two the the most feared fashion components of any woman’s wardrobe: ย making your legs look short and heavy.
Why would you choose to add fabric to the heaviest part of your leg? ย And what’s up with the pockets? ย Are you going to actually USE the pocket to store your cell or your keys, and thereby add more bulk to the thigh area? ย Design flaw. ย ย If you are going to go the skinny cargo route here are some things to consider: ย look for a skinny cargo that is cut with a little give around and below the knee to draw your eye down and away from the thigh pockets. ย This pair from 7 For All Mankind lengthens the leg by not accentuating the calf too much.
You can also get a chic look from a less structured pair of skinny cargos, like these from Alice + Olivia. ย The longer, looser cut flatters the leg and draws attention to the pocket, not the thigh.
What are your thoughts? ย Do you love skinny cargos or which they would go away? ย Have you found a pair that fits and flatters? ย Let us know.
Alice + Olivia skinny cargos available at Nordstrom.com. ย 7’s available at 7forallmankind.com.