Skinnies

Skinny jeans are so overrated.

In fact I hate skinny jeans. They are so restrictive, you can't bend your knees and when you sit down the whole world sees your knickers, it's not attractive. Plus denim fades. And they rather unflatteringly bag at the zip area.

Skinny trousers are the way forward. Far more forgiving, better movement and normally a lot cheaper than jeans. Plus they don't fade and you can eat bigger dinners (always a bonus).

H&M do excellent skinny trousers for £15. I have them in purple and black. Great for work, shopping and nights out. They serve me well.

Yesterday I bought another black pair with pink polka dots. They are rather special. Come dress down Friday they will be going on their first outing.

In Victoria Beckham's 'That Extra Half an Inch' Mrs Beckham warned that if you wear skinnies with flats you'll look like a golf club. I disagree! Admittedly I'd rather wear skinnies with flats on size 4 feet than my size 7's but I don't think I resemble a golf club. I'm not skinny enough for a start.

When Spring finally shows it's face I'll be transforming my denim skinnies into a mini. They are so last year.

Long may the skinny trouser reign.