CollegeCandy Says I’m Sorry

May 22, 2009 - 3:00 pm By CC Staff

skinnies Brace yourselves: a new study has found that skinny jeans have the potential to cause you harm. No, we’re not talking about the curse that is Muffin Top Disease, but something that has a more medical definition.

The study states that there are more and more cases each year of girls with Tingling Leg Syndrome (or Meralgia Parasthetica, if you wanna get all Doogie Howser, M.D. up in here). The study concludes that the most likely cause of this is continual pressure on your thighs (which tends to damage the nerves in them) coming from things like skinny jeans.

So…oops?

We’re written many stories about the benefits of skinny jeans (especially vs. fashion’s bastard child, the sweatpant) and recommended many outfits that included them. While we of course don’t take any responsiblity if you lose feeling in your legs (and I would make sure it wasn’t those five mojitos you just had before you start freaking out), we wanted to throw a “my bad” out there for y’all.

Please note: just like the evil pain caused by sky-high heels, we think a little tingle in your legs is worth it for a cute outfit. Just sayin’….

Brianne says:
Fri, 22nd May 20095:35 pm

Doubt it. How effing tight these people’s jeans??

Brianne says:
Fri, 22nd May 20095:36 pm

And regular jeans have continual pressure on your thighs too… what’s different about skinnies?

Irene says:
Fri, 22nd May 20098:17 pm

I truly believe that continuous pressure on your thighs can cause this syndrome, but it’s not fair for skinny jeans,which usually fits from hips to ankles, besides every kind of jeans may pressure this area of your body, Im a huge fan of skinnies, so my point here is, it’s wise to choose the right (breathable) size for your body =)

Lele says:
Sat, 23rd May 20092:12 pm

It’s one thing to like skinny jeans if they’re comfortable for you and fit your body type, it’s another thing to endure pain because you think you’re cute. “Worth it for a cute outfit”…This is why men will sleep with you, but never respect you.

Goatman says:
Sat, 23rd May 20092:33 pm

Uh, sorry girls. These things are hideous. Try something flattering.

alphamale11 says:
Sat, 23rd May 20092:51 pm

From an old duffer who has seen all of the fashion changes in the past, well since your great grand parents were caught in the barn, there are few advantages to this style.
Back in the 50’s and 60’s there were pedal pushers, the material was only a tiny bit heavier than bedsheets. Another difference was shape. Then virtually all young people rode bicycles, there was definition to thighs and calfs. Twiggy later had the anorexic look with spandex, the origional stick figure. This came to a crashing end with the tigerstriped tights of over weight buffalos making a mockery of camel toes.
That isn’t a problem with the jeans versions on skinny chicks. Or the pencil shapped legs. Would I let my granddaughter wear them, hey they are virtually rape proof. Especially when put on wet and allowed to dry.

yourmaya says:
Sat, 23rd May 20096:39 pm

I agree with Goatman. Skinny jeans are very rarely flattering. Besides, us women don’t need to be in pain to be beautiful. That line of thinking is just ridiculous. If skinny jeans are causing leg problems… DON’T WEAR THEM. Trust me, the feeling in your legs is far more precious than a few heads turning in the mall.

Jo says:
Fri, 29th May 200910:00 am

You are an idiot. You would slice your head off if it was the next big thing in haircuts.

mkna says:
Tue, 14th Jul 20094:35 pm

Well according to this article the only logical thing left to do is not wear pants. Problem solved.

lol.

Laura says:
Sun, 22nd Nov 20091:51 pm

I agree with mkna. It seems the world would be a much better place if no one wore clothes. Ever.