Ladies it’s all in the Jeans

Ladies it’s all in the Jeans

I have been a Denim lover for many years now. I have put together a little post with my opinion of how jeans should fit and the best jeans to flatter your body shape. I hope this information helps you when you go on your next denim shopping spree! Having worked for a well-known denim supplier, finding the right fit can be quite tricky.  I have classified below the type of denim style and who should wear them. Hope this helps.

Bootcut/flare – I find you need to have hips to make these work best, bootcuts are great for balancing out larger hips and giving you a great silhouette. If you are narrow and are not that gifted in the hip department I wouldn’t suggest a bootcut/flare jean, they can over take your body and make you look bottom heavy and a bit out of proportion. Bootcuts are made by almost every single brand out, so go wild and pick! My favourite bootcut fit at the moment = Gap boot cut but low rise fit jeans.

Straight Leg - The straight leg jean is a lot more useful than the bootcut jean. It’s a more flattering option if you are not blessed with hips as the leg opening is wide enough to go over your shoes but not wide enough to make your body look out of proportion. Even if you have hips you can still rock the straight leg, it’s a very flattering cut. Since skinny jeans are so hot right now, if you don’t feel comfortable wearing them, then pick a straight leg jean, it’s half way between. When worn with heels they will still give the illusion of super long legs as well. They are perfect for wearing as skinny jeans if you are very curvy as well. My favourite straight fit at the moment = GAP straight fit jeans.

Skinny - Skinnys are very versatile and could work for any body shape as long as they are worn right. If you are slim then you have no problem rocking a great pair of skinnys, they work if you are tall or petite, with heels or with flats and are perfect for tucking into boots. Even if you are on the curvy side you can still wear them! You probably want to wear a longish floaty tunic over your skinnys and a good pair of boots as well, this would look great on the curvier lady. You still get the sexy fit of skinny jeans but it’s balanced out with the longer top and boots. My favourite skinny fit at the moment = Sissy boy skinny fit jeans.

Jeggings – Jeggings are still one of my favourite trends to come around and for winter it is particularly popular in all different shades of colour! They are the most comfortable jeans you can wear due to their stretch but again, the rules of the skinny jeans apply for these. They are very clingy and much like second skin but not uncomfortable. I would suggest the jeggings with back pockets because they are much more flattering than the ones without. Woolworth Jeggings are my favprite at the moment.

Super high rise – This style of jean I don’t think is all that flattering for some people, it works if you are blessed with being very tall and slim, otherwise super high rise on a petite or curvy frame can make your figure appear short and dumpy and isn’t very flattering. This style is not the  most popular at the moment.

Low rise – Low rise jeans are a personal favourite of mine, they are very flattering on a smaller frame, they give you a great silhouette. Curvier ladies may want to stay away from low rise jeans as they can give the feared muffin top which isn’t showing off your body to its best. A medium/higher rise is best for your curves. Jeans that have a great low rise are Diesel .

Boyfriend – Another personal favourite. These jeans can be worn by anyone, all shapes and all sizes; they are great, super comfy and versatile. They may not be the most flattering jeans out there but worn right (a little tighter rather than super baggy and paired with a simple top) they can look great. A few favourites of mine are the GAP, Zara.

Here are some tips to flatter your figure:

Smaller butts – If you have a smaller butt, you want to stay away from large pockets or long pockets, they are not flattering on the butt at all. Jeans that will flatter your butt and give it a perkier look are smaller pockets, pockets that don’t have the bottom part of the pocket going past where the cheek meets the thigh; this will give the illusion of a rounded butt. Flap pockets are great as well for the appearance of a rounded tush.

Bigger butts – If you are blessed with having ‘junk in the trunk’ you can get away with pretty much any pocket style, no pockets, longer pockets, flap pockets, bigger pockets… The pocket style I would suggest staying away from is smaller pockets, if they are small, the placement is quite high up on the butt, and it won’t flatter your butt to the best of its ability. Also stay away from super low back rises; nobody loves to see a crack attack! Someone once gave me a life changing bumper sticker that now sits on our fridge at home “Say no to Crack”!

Tall – If you are tall it can be hard to find longer inseams. You might find it easier buying the flared jeans from brands as they always run a lot longer.

Petite – Loads of brands do the peg leg skinny jeans which skim the ankles on regular height ladies but for you petite ladies they would act as the perfect skinny jean.

Jeans for Your Body Type

Pear shape: If you have small shoulders and wide hips, you will look best in straight leg jeans with a slight flare at the hem. This cut balances out your proportions and makes your legs look longer.

Apple shape: If you have a round torso with thin legs, trouser-cut jeans will look best on you. The slightly wider leg creates balance, and if worn with heels, will make your legs look long and lean.

Hourglass shape: If you have a thin waist with shoulders and hips of the same width, boot-cut jeans are perfect. Make sure that the waist is mid-rise and that the legs begin to flare below the knees.

Triangle shape: If you have broad shoulders and narrow hips, low-rise boot-cut jeans will create curves and balance. Skinny jeans are great, too, if you're slender.

Denim tips to remember:

•          When wearing heels with your bootcuts or straight leg jeans make sure the hem is about 1cm off of the floor, if the hem of your jeans covers the heel it will give the illusion of longer and leaner legs.
•          Wearing jeans with pockets where the bottom of the pocket hits where the cheek meets the thigh is perfect, it makes you have a rounded and shapely butt.
•          If your jeans are a little too tight and are giving you the dreaded muffin top, wear a looser tunic to cover it or try dampening them and stretching them out gently.