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As a fat woman and former fat teen, skinny jeans have been much more than a trend to me. When stretchy, skintight denim first hit the scene, my comfort in my own body was practically nonexistent. I ...

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When the skinny jeans look hit the fashion industry, I finally gave myself permission to dress my body in a form-fitting item. I remember shopping for my first pair in the goth shop at our local mall.