8 Non-Dated Skinny-Jeans Outfits That Are Making Me Rethink Everything

As I write this, it's Friday afternoon, and I'm almost too tired to get into the skinny-jeans debate yet again, but I chose this topic, so here we go. If you need a crash course, Gen Z declared millennials' beloved skinny jeans passé on TikTok, and the response was passionate, to say the least. As a millennial who doesn't wear skinny jeans all that much, I think I'm a pretty neutral party who can offer some perspective on this topic.
I fully recognize and respect that many people in both generations simply don't want to part with their skinny jeans. But the key to making them look cool and fresh lies in how you style them. I found eight non-dated outfit examples that make skinny jeans look every bit as cool as Gen Z approved baggy jeans. Scroll to check them out for yourself and shop for the items (including skinny jeans) needed to re-create them.
Non-dated outfit tip: A sweater set and fun shoes are a winning combination with skinny jeans.
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Non-dated outfit tip: Go for a classic white button-down and trendy shoes, and you'll never look dated.
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Non-dated outfit tip: Pair a pretty top and kitten heels with skinny jeans to make an outfit perfect for wearing out to dinner.
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Non-dated outfit tip: For a fun look, match your shirt to your shoes, and throw on a couple of coordinating accessories.
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Non-dated outfit tip: Pair your jeans with something colorful, and keep proportions in mind. Something more oversize always complements a pair of fitted skinny jeans.
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Non-dated outfit tip: A pair of It sneakers and a pretty silk top are an unexpected match that always works with skinny jeans.
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Non-dated outfit tip: When you're short on time and feel like you have nothing to wear, it's wise to always go with a white T-shirt and loafers if you're wearing skinny jeans.
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Non-dated outfit tip: A cute top and fun heels work with any jeans—case in point.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . 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 arts. 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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