Jeans For Your Shape
Jeans seem so simple, right? Well, wrong. There are myriad jeans for every body type, and trying to sort out the most stylish finds, whether you’re curvy, pin thin, or runway-model-tall, can be a huge headache. But sussing out the best denim for your body should be the last thing you worry about. That’s why we’ve gone through to find the perfect jeans for your shape and the best cuts, from Levi’s to True Religion to Acne, for every body type. We’d advise trying out more than one pair – once you’ve found the perfect jeans for your body shape, it’s hard not to wear them out.
For more top picks, check out our guides to celebrity denim, discount jeans, and evening tops for jeans.
Curvy
Ladies with shape in the lower half sometimes have trouble finding jeans that are flattering and don’t make their hips, butts, or thighs look larger than they actually are. The key is in the cut and material. And believe it or not, you don’t have to write off skinny jeans completely.
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| Levi’s 547 Platinum Skinny Jeans $36.99 Levi’s made these skinny jeans to fit a variety of body types, and that they do. Try them out if you haven’t yet made the leap to this cut – you won’t look back. |
GAP Curvy Jeans $69.50 Gap jeans for curvy girls are a reliable go to. The boot-cut hem on this denim will balance well with curvy hips and thighs. |
J Brand Blue Label Scarlett Curvy Fit Bootcut Jeans $158 J Brand jeans may seem like they’re made for pin thin girls only, but they have this magical way of molding themselves to your shape, and stretch in a manner that’s comfortable. |
Tall
If you’re taller than average (lucky you), you should seek out jeans with a longer inseam. Most brands make pairs with at least a 34″ inseam, but usually that won’t cut it for those who tower over the rest of the population. A couple extra inches will prevent that dreaded floodwater effect, which is never a pretty sight.
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| GAP Always Skinny Jeans $59.50 These skinny jeans from Gap are in a classic wash, and come with a particularly long inseam so your hemline will be sure to hit your foot, not your ankle bone. |
Hudson Skinny Jeans $176 Hudson Jeans fit great and these promise a 33″ inseam. We like the flattering black color, too. |
Rock & Republic Bootcut $198 Rock & Republic’s standard length happens to be really long (35 inches) so any cut from this fashion-forward brand will fit you taller ladies just right. |
Skinny
Skinny gals can get away with a lot of cuts, but look especially good in those trendy, aptly named skinny jeans. So we suggest trying out a variety of brands, washes, and styles just as long as you make sure they fit snugly. A thin woman should watch out for jeans that stretch out too easily and thus sag around the butt.
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| Cheap Monday Tight Jeans in Very Stretch One Wash $70 For inexpensive yet expensive-looking jeans, go with Cheap Monday. This fashion-forward Swedish denim will hug a slim frame and won’t break the bank. |
J Brand 9″ Mid Rise 14″ Cigarette Leg Stretch Jeans $159 For classic jeans, try J Brand. This chic, unembellished brand will never hang or sag off slim hips. |
True Religion Stealth Billy Jeans $284 These dark, snug, straight jeans from True Religion look great on slender gams, whether you’re five-feet even or super tall. |
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