How to Tuck Non-Skinny Jeans Into Boots & Still Look Chic

Step 3

Once you’ve created your cuff, transform your wide leg jeans into skinny jeans by pulling the extra material at the back of your leg out. Then fold it over, making a tight crease.

Step 4

If you don’t have socks (or if your boots are loose enough), you can roll up the leg of your jean again to hold that crease in place.

Step 5

If you do have socks, however, grab your thinnest, tightest pair and slip them up and over your jeans to hold the material in place. Your socks should be high enough so that they cover everything you’ve done so far.

Step 6

Next, pull on your boots, checking to see that no sock is visible if you chose to wear them.

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Step 7

All done! Now you’re ready to hit the town in style.

A version of this article was originally published in November 2012.