What is the difference between a boot cut jean and a skinny jean?

Boot-cut jeans are easy to identify; in women's jeans they are tapered at the knee with a slight flare at the ankle to accommodate a boot. And for men they are loose and wide the whole way down. Boot-cut jeans are very flattering as they balance out most figures. If you are a bit heavy on top a boot cut with have you looking slim in no time. skinny jeans have a snug fit through the legs and end in a small leg opening that can be anywhere from 9" to 20" leg opening depending on size.