High-Waisted Skinnies - Cupcakes & Cashmere

High-Waisted Skinnies

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Celine Sunglasses, BB Dakota Trench (on sale), Zara Top, Blank Jeans, Manolo Blahnik Pumps, Clare Vivier Clutch, Essie 'Avenue Maintain' Nail Polish

Celine Sunglasses, BB Dakota Trench (on sale), Zara Top, Blank Jeans, Manolo Blahnik Pumps, Clare Vivier Clutch, Essie 'Avenue Maintain' Nail Polish

For someone with a disproportionately long torso,* I almost always go for high-waisted pants, since that extra bit of length in the leg is crucial. I have a couple pairs of trouser jeans that I love, but they're all in a wide cut and up until recently I hadn't found the perfect pair with a skinny leg. These seemed like the real deal (and for less than $80) - I mean, they're so high and fitted that they kind of channel Sandy at the end of Grease, so I gave them a go. For a brand that I had never tried before, I'm really impressed and plan on scooping up the same style in multiple colors.

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*When my husband and I sit at a table, we're the same height and he's half a foot taller than me.

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