There is no such thing as a bad body, only bad jeans! Regardless of your shape and size, with the right clothes tailored to suit your body, your worrying days are over and you will look your best. But how do you find your best jeans? In this denim guide you read all about jeans, body types and how to find a fit that hugs you in the right places.
The denim dictionary
Before you start shopping, it is good to understand the different jeans fitting options. From now on, you immediately know what jeans suit your body. Here we discuss all the famous jeans fittings.
Bootcut jeans: Bootcut jeans are slightly tapered in the thigh area and widen from the knee to the hem. They are not entirely straight like straight-legged jeans and they don’t have the bell-shape like flared jeans.
Boyfriend jeans: Boyfriend jeans are loose-fitting, slouchy and relaxed-looking trousers.
Cropped jeans: Cropped jeans sit just above the ankle.
Flared jeans: Flared jeans are also called bell bottoms. These jeans become wider from the knees down, forming a sort of ‘bell-like’ shape. Flared jeans fit tight around the thigh area. Flared jeans can have anywhere from a moderate flare to an exaggerated flare.
High Waist jeans: High waist jeans are also called high rise. They have a fit at or above the navel.
Low Waist jeans: Low waist jeans are also called low rise jeans. They feature a waistband that rests on the hips. They are made to sit well below the waist.
Mom jeans: Mom jeans have a relaxed fit and tend to sit high on the waist. They are loose around the thighs and then go down into more of a tapered leg, so they do not look as baggy overall.
Skinny jeans: Skinny jeans have a snug fit through the legs and end in a small leg opening.
Slim Fit jeans: Slim Fit jeans have a snug fit like skinny jeans, but they are not as tight. They are often called Regular jeans.
Straight Fit jeans: Straight Fit means that the shape of the leg is similar to a tube. In other words: they have the same dimension from the thigh to the ankle.
Tapered jeans: Tapered jeans gradually narrow toward the ankle.
Jeans for round bottoms
All women dream of having a peach-shaped booty. Some lucky ones are born this way, while others have to work their butts off in the gym. No matter how you got them, be proud of your rear! Wear a pair of Mom jeans or Skinny jeans if you want to show off your buttocks. Also Bootcut or Flared jeans really suit your round derrière. Just look out for jeans with large pockets, light washings and rugged stitching, since these make your bum stand out.
Jeans for flat bottoms
Ladies with flat bottoms, please don’t be sad! With some optical illusion, you add volume to your rear-end in no-time. Boyfriend jeans are your go-to if you desire a rounder booty. But what if you don’t like the Boyfriend fit? No worries! Large pockets, striking stitching and applications have the same effect. You’ll look amazing in a pair of Flared jeans as well.
Jeans for small waists
Do you have a small waist? Lucky you! Of course you want to show off your tiny waist and we don’t blame you. Just put on a pair of High Waist jeans and wear these with a cropped shirt. We bet you will steal the show. Bootcut and Flared jeans look gorgeous on you as well, since the wider leg balances your body.
Jeans for shorter legs
Small, but beautiful! This applies to women with shorter legs. Are you keen on adding some length? Then opt for High Waist jeans. The high waist will elongate your legs and boost your silhouette. Flared jeans will add some length to your legs too, especially when they have an eye-catching colour. Just avoid boyfriend and low waist jeans. They make your legs look shorter than they really are.
Jeans for long legs
Do you have long legs a la Rosie Huntington-Whiteley? You might as well just hit the runway! Cropped jeans and cropped flared jeans are just perfect for the long-legged lucky ones. Showing your ankles will make your legs look taller than they already are.
Jeans for bigger thighs
Do you have a typical pear shape with wider thighs and hips. Ultra-feminine if you ask us! If you want to cover your thighs and make them look slimmer, opt for a pair of Straight jeans or Bootcut jeans in a dark washing. These don’t accentuate your thighs as much. Just make sure you don’t buy your right pair of denim too tightly, since this enhances your thighs even more.
Jeans for wider hips
Are you blessed with a curvy frame? Lucky you! Show off your hips in a pair of Slim Fit jeans or tight Skinny Fit jeans. Even though wider hips don’t lie (Shakira!), finding jeans that flatter your hips can be tough for some women. If you don’t want your hips catching the eyes of other people, then opt for Boyfriend jeans. Also, Bootcut, Straight and Flared jeans flatter your physique.
Jeans for small hips
If you’ve got slim hips, a tiny rear and few curves overall, then you qualify as a straight-figured girl. This body type is also known as athletic and can easily pull off lots of different looks and still look amazing. Just put on some flared or bootleg jeans to create an hourglass shape. Or try on a pair of Skinny jeans or Slim Fit jeans, since they make you look tall and slender. Depending on whether your height is primarily in your legs or torso, Low Waist jeans or High Waist jeans can work for you as well. Low Rise jeans give the impression of a longer torso and a High Waist pair will elongate your legs. The choice is yours!
Jeans for muscular calves
Muscular calves are gorgeous, but it can be difficult to find a pair that fit your muscular legs. You don’t have to worry though! There are plenty of jeans that comfortably fit your legs without forcing you to buy a larger size. Have you ever tried Bootcut or Flared jeans? Please do! Also Straight jeans look perfect on women with toned calves.
Jeans for tummy control
Having a little belly or love handles above the hips is very feminine! Most women are not very fond of this expression of femininity and look for the best pair of jeans to control the tummy. A High Waist pair is perfect to hide your belly. The ones with stretch in them are very comfortable to wear and emphasise your female curves. Just steer clear of Low Waist jeans, since they make your tummy look bigger than it actually is.
