I never participated in the skinny leg jean trend. I only follow fashions that flatter my figure and since I have a butt that would give Sir Mixalot wet dreams skinny leg will never work.
I don't recall seeing much skinny leg in the pictures from the northern hemisphere fashion shows lately but that might just be because I'm not interested so I block it out.

If your DH was brave enough to say that it didn't suit you and your Mum didn't fancy the look then maybe you need to pass them by. If you want to show off your funky boots you can do it with a skirt.

Sarah, I think the style you're talking about is so flattering. I love them.