For someone who is openly tentative about trends and uses them in moderation, it was a huge monumental event when I slipped my legs into a pair of skinny jeans. Yes, I had succumbed to the trendy cigarette pant that every heiress and young starlet in Hollywood rocked and I had hated ever since they popped on the fashion scene. But here I was, smoothing my hands over the Levi’s that made my short legs seem, well, longer. I stood on my tippy toes, walked around the dressing room, and twirled around to see the round of my bottom. Yes, there it was…my little tush snuggly tucked into the low risers and looking quite good I might add. Needless to say I bought the jeans that instant and have been wearing them as much as socially possible without anyone noticing.

Every pair of jeans that I have bought since that moment has been tapered at the ankle. They have clung to my thighs with little Lycra (unlike some brands out there with 80% Lycra, 20% cotton, blah). They are the first thing I grab in the morning. And unlike boot cut or wide leg, they look good with just about ANY shoe. Give me a wedge, a stiletto, a platform and a cowboy boot. Let’s not even mention my coveted Converse All-stars. They had definitely found their soul mate.

Yet, I find that with every trend, there comes an end. I had readily and eagerly given up the lime greens and wide legs of the late nineties, and had quietly placed my bohemian beads and skirts away in the closet for another decade. I am a firm believer that fashion repeats itself. And sometimes, I find myself trying to console my heart by repeating that old adage.

My beloved skinny jean. Why must you leave? I assume you will come back one day, as with everything, but I will reluctantly give you up. The “bell curve” jean is making its come back, stealthily making its return by sitting high on women’s waist as each fashion show for summer and fall illustrates. And not to renounce my darling denims, but I have also seen the stylish fits that come with this new pant. High waist, long leg…I could easily be mistaken for a model! So don’t be mad at me skinny jean. Believe me when I say that I will wear you until no longer socially acceptable, and even then I will tuck you into my winter boots. I apologize for anticipating your end, but I will not be the fool that believes that things…or trends last forever. Because lets face it…that’s just what you are…a trend.

So I unenthusiastically get ready for the departure of my first love and prepare myself for another trend that I am sure to hate in the beginning. But I am convinced that the bell curve jean of the 70’s is one I could get used to. Besides, think its time for a psychedelic warp. Maybe the fashion won’t be the only thing transported…some peace would do us some good too…