Jeans are always the hardest thing for me to shop for. I always find myself struggling to find the perfect jean that highlights the best of part of me while still hiding the parts I don’t like so much. After years of searching and lots of trial and error I’ve been able to narrow it down, and figure out the criteria for not only my body type but also others! Once you know what style and cut flatters your body type, shopping for jeans will become a much less overwhelming experience and might even become something you enjoy!
Take a look at some of my favorite tips below to help aid you on your search for the perfect pair of jeans!
Hourglass Shaped Figure: Me
Having an hourglass figure and curvier shape the style of my jeans drastically affects the way my body appears and my confidence. Over the years I’ve found that all of my jeans must be:
- Highwaisted- This is critical for the curvier girl because it sinches your waist and accentuates your curves in all the right ways
- Either a straight leg or mom jean cut. I’ve found that curvier girls need to stay away from skinny jeans because it’s just not as flattering as a style that is slim fitting rather than skin-tight. Slim fitting jeans such as straight leg and mom are tight in all the right places.
- Hourglass figures also look great in stretchy denim because it holds your stomach in while also creating contoured lines.
- This being said, I personally prefer a real denim jean with no stretch because I feel it appears classier and more pulled together.
Jeans featured in the video:
- The first pair of jeans is from GARAGE and is linked here.
- The second pair of jeans is from GARAGe and is linked here.
- The third pair of jeans is from FREE PEOPLE and is linked here.
- The fourth pair of jeans is from FREE PEOPLE and a similar one is linked here.
- The fifth pair of jeans is from 7 FOR ALL MEN KIND and a similar one is linked here.
- The sixth pair of jeans is from FREE PEOPLE and is linked here.
Apple-Shaped Figure:
For an apple-shaped figure choosing the right style of jeans centers around avoiding highlighting the middle section.
- Go for a mid-rise jean rather than a high-waisted jean. A mid-rise will help to hide your midsection and accentuate your figure.
- Skinny, bootcut, and straight leg jeans fit the apple shape the best. All of these jeans will emphasize your slim hips and hide your tummy area. Highlighting all your best features while hiding the ones you don’t like so much.
Pear-Shaped Figure:
For the pear-shaped girl, it’s all about elongating your curves and highlighting your shape. As pear-shaped girls are heavier on the bottom its all about pulling the attention upward.
- Stick to midrise or high rise jeans, these will highlight your waist and hit your hips at a better place than low rise jeans do.
- Bootcut and flare jeans are the best styles for the pear-shaped girl. The full shape at the bottom of both bootcut and flare jeans helps balance the pear-shaped body, providing volume at the bottom as well as the top.
Athletic/Rectangle Shaped Figure:
Athletic shaped girls want to choose a jean that may be able to create the allusion of some curves.
- Avoid high waisted jeans, and rather go for a mid or low rise jean. A jean that goes right across your hips will make your hips look a little wider and your waist smaller, giving the appearance of curves.
- Straight leg, boyfriend, and skinny jeans are best for the athletic shaped girl. For the athletic shape, you want to pick something that is tighter at the top and bigger at the bottom to create the allusion of curves. That being said, the athletic shaped girl also looks great in a good skinny jean.
Finding the perfect pair of jeans can sometimes feel impossible, trust me I’ve been there and I know. I’ve spent hours searching and searching for jeans that I would fall in love with, just to end up crying in some fitting room, but the problem was never with me or my body and it isn’t for you either. The problem is that you are just picking the wrong jeans to try on. The first step in finding the perfect pair of jeans is figuring out your body shape and working with what you have. I hope these tips can help you on your journey to finding your new favorite jeans!
PS: That being said, all bodies are different and its honestly hard to even categorize them into these four categories. Just remember that these categories are broad and you may fall somewhere in between so feel free to incorporate a few tips from here and there! At the end of the day its always about what makes you feel confident and happy in your own beautiful skin!
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