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The beauty of getting older is that you're enlightened to the genius of high-waisted jeans. You no longer feel the need to stuff yourself into un-flattering, low-waist ones that even Britney Spears circa 2001 would have spilled out of. When you're in your 30s, you start to have an appreciate for any denim that smoothes, flatters and flattens your mid-section. They're one of Oprah's favorite things, and ours, too. We exhaustively tried on hundreds of pairs of jeans to bring you the best styles for girls with muffin tops (aka, all of us). Click through the slideshow to find out what they are.
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JEN7
7 For All Mankind's big sister brand has a perfect fitting top block (the part of the jean from the waist to crotch) and consistent sizing so you know that whether you're ordering a bootcut or a skiny, each pair has the same measurements from waist to hip. This feature gives them a slimming effect with no unflattering waistband gap.
JEN7 Release Hem Stretch Skinny Ankle Jeans ($149)
Shop now: JEN7 Stretch Skinny Jeans ($159)
Yummie by Heather Thomson
Yummie's skinny styles are mid-rise with a shorter zipper to give the illusion of a low-rise and hide that muffin top. The pockets in the back are placed higher to give the look of a lifted rear. The “Stretch” offers comfort and movement without bagging or sagging.
Yummie by Heather Thomson Super Skinny Jeans ($49)
Shop now: Yummie by Heather Thomson Skinny Jeans ($49)
NYDJ
All of NYDJ’s jeans have a patented criss-cross panel inside to flatten in the front and curve-contouring construction to flatter curves in the back. It makes you look, feel and wear a size smaller!
NYDJ Billie Mini Bootcut In Sure Stretch Denim ($134)
Shop now: NYDJ Ami Skinny Legging In Sure Stretch Denim ($134)
Parker Smith
Parker's Smith super high-rise jeans hold you in all the right places and don't lose shape over time. Made to lift and contour, their Bombshell jean fits like a dream with an ultra high 10.5″ rise and curve hugging silhouette.
Parker Smith Bombshell Skinny In Sea Cliff ($198)
Shop now: Parker Smith Bombshell Crop Skinny In Running Tide ($178)
AYR
AYR's Zippy jeans have a slightly higher rise that falls just below the waistline and a V-shaped waistband which breaks up the middsection (so flattering!).
AYR The Zippy ($165)
Lucky Brand
Lucky Brand's Hayden jeans come with a hidden tummy-tucking panel.
Lucky Brand Hayden Skinny ($79.99)
Grana
A rep for the brand tells us: "Our denim is so soft as we use Japanese denim to make our jeans - our fabric mill in Japan make our denim from ring-spun yarn to ensure a much softer, stronger denim. In terms of the flattering fit, our designer has made sure not to miss this crucial detail to keep these pair of jeans as your go-to everyday essential."
Grana Black Denim High-Rise Skinny Jeans ($59)
Shop now: Grana Denim High-Rise Skinny Jeans ($59)
