Most of us either love or hate skinny jeans.
I’m a big leggings and skinny jeans person, so I can’t get enough of them.
That is why I was so shocked to read amedical studydetailing the dangers of skinny jeans!
From nerve damage to heartburn, skinny jeans may be costing us.
Before becoming a slave to fashion, check out some of these reasons to start rethinking your skinny jeans.
They could cause nerve damage
Let’s be honest.
Your jeans would have to be pretty tight to make it cause nerve damage.
However, it is possible.
But again, who is going to exercise in skinny jeans?
When you eat while wearing pants that are too tight, your body has trouble digesting.
Proceed with caution!"
Lockwood recommended ditching the skinny jeans, especially when eating.
If it’s pizza night in your house, change into your stretchy pants and enjoy!
“That is bad for your self-esteem and body image and can lead to unnecessary food restrictions.
Ironic that skinny jeans make you feel the exact opposite.”
If you’ve ever noticed yourself feeling bad about your body when wearing your skinny jeans, toss them.
It’s just not worth it.
Skinny jeans could restrict your muscles so much that they actually cause some serious damage.
“Compression stockings are usually recommended for patients with varicose veins to make it improve blood circulation.
If you notice some numbness or tingling throughout the day, it’s time to change.
Her doctors found that she had temporarily damaged the muscles and nerves in her calves.
She actually had to be cut out of her jeans and spend a few days in the hospital!
Seriously, how bad did her friend have to feel after that?
Protect your body first, then worry about how you look.
Men should be wary of them because of how they could affect sperm counts.
Ladies should know that tight pants could lead to urinary tract infections.
“However, this doesn’t imply that skinny jeans should be banned forever.
They don’t exactly scream trendy and current anymore, so why not try something new?
“We’ve been rocking our skinnies for ages.
Narain recommended venturing out from the skinny trend and trying a classic wide-legged trouser.
“The wide leg has come back in the form of a major statement trouser.
They’re bold and chic and work from the office straight through to dinner,” said Narain.
“Want to take the trend a bit further?
Check outpaper bagandpeplumdetails at the waist for maximum impact.”
“There was a time when skinny jeans were the only game in town,” Narain told me.
“Thankfully those days are long gone and silhouettes are becoming both more interesting and more relaxed.”
Should I ditch my skinnies?
All of these health risks sound pretty scary, but how likely are they?
New York Timesfashion director Vanessa Friedmanisn’t too worriedabout the incredibly rare health risks.
“Ninety-nine percent of us, after all, probably wear jeans of one form or another.
