Couture vs. Cheapskate: Green Skinny Jeans

Can you guess which pair of green skinny jeans costs $176 vs. $20?

Pair A

vs.

Pair B

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If you have been paying any sort of attention to fashion over the last few seasons then you have probably seen an abundance of skinny jeans in bright, vibrant colors.

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The thought of skinny jeans alone can be scary...skinny jeans in the color green, even more so.  And skinny jeans, in the color green that cost almost $200?  I shudder at the thought.

So judging by the images above, Pair A appears to have better tailoring and cleaner lines than Pair B.  Plus, the shoes in Pair A are more fancy and that is usually a sign of a more expensive item.  So those two things considered, Pair A is the $176 pair.  Shudder away.

J Brand Mid-Rise Skinny Leg Jean

$176 at Singer22 To Buy

Never one to miss out on a fashion trend, I decided after long last to give bright skinny jeans a try.  However, this CC was not paying $176.  So when I saw this pair from JCPenney, I thought it was worth a trip over to check out in-person.

City Streets Super Skinny Green Jean

$19.99 at JCPenney  To Buy

Heading into the store, my expectations were pretty low especially because they are juniors jeans.  Well lo and behold, the bright green skinny jeans for $20 weren't bad.  A nice surprise to say the least.  There is enough stretch in them to give them a flattering shape and the rise is not too low.

So these jeans came home with me along with the same pair in bright pink.

City Streets Super Skinny Pink Jean

$17.99 at JCPenney To Buy

(these are way more pink in person)

So don't even ask me how I am styling them.  I have no idea.  I just know I was intrigued by the concept and could live with two pairs for less than $40 total.  And if green (or pink) isn't your thing, they also have the same jeans in cobalt blue, yellow and red.

If you feel the same as me, I would give this JCP pair a whirl.  Despite their low price tag, I am satisfied with the quality and fit.  I will however be cautious when it comes to washing.

So stay tuned for what fun ways these green skinnies incorporate themselves into the CC wardrobe. 

A future CC MVP perhaps?