Going shopping for jeans is the absolute worst!! But have you ever wondered if it’s because the jeans are not fit for your body? As someone who’s been wearing jeans their whole life and have gone through different phases, let me help you find the perfect pair for your body!
All of us have different shapes, sizes and styles so finding the right pair of the jeans is a very important task. Lucky for you I’ve come to you all with tips and tricks to finding the perfect pair of jeans. Remembering these tips and tricks when you go shopping for jeans will save you a lot of time and stress!!!
Now, there’s a pair of jeans for every shape!! Find your body shape and you’re good to go shopping. Remember though, price does not matter when it comes to high quality jeans. Premium denim will last you longer, if taken care of well, they’ll last you years. And if you find the price too high, remember these stores have sales every season.
PEAR & TRIANGULAR BODY SHAPES
With more curves around the hip and butt and a smaller upper half, it can be a bit harder to find jeans that balance out your proportions and are flattering rather than look awkward. So, to really enhance your shape, give your body some love AND credit to your booty!! Here are some of my recommendations.
- Bootcut or wider flares - These jeans will help you balance out your hips and keep your legs in proportions with the extra fabric around the calves.
- Long inseams - Having a longer length means you can wear heels under your flares and bootcut jeans. This will of course elongate your legs and make them look slimmer.
- Higher rises - I recommend buying your jeans with a higher rise as they are very balancing to your shape, plus they hide a multitude of sins if you suffer from muffin top issues like many of us do.
- Jeans with a smaller fitting waist - Most ladies with wider hips often struggle to find jeans that don’t leave a gap at the back of their butt. I recommend trying bold curve jeans as they are designed specifically for your shape and are cut smaller in the waist than the hips!
- Larger pockets - It’s important to enhance your booty since you are blessed with it, so look for larger back pockets as small ones can make it look bigger.
- Stretch denim - Always look for stretch denim as it will hug your body better creating a more sleek silhouette. Plus, it’s not as restricting as rigid denim if you want to be comfortable and want to move around a lot more.
- Boots - If you do want skinny jeans, I always recommend tucking them into boots as it will help you balance out the hips and create a better shape.
HOURGLASS & CURVY BODY SHAPES You ladies are a lot luckier with this body shape as you can get away with most things and look amazing. With a hip to bust ratio of 50/50 and a slim waist, it’s all about the styling and keeping your proportions balanced. Here are some great jeans to look for!
- Skinny Jeans - I always think skinnies are the most flattering on hourglass shapes. Your chest and hips are in proportion with each other already so showing your legs off in skinnies only highlights that paint. I find that bootcut jeans can actually overwhelm you and hide your frame.
- Higher rises - I recommend higher rises because the waistband will sit at the smallest part of your waist, this will also give the illusion of an even slimmer middle.
- Medium size back pockets - Don’t go too big or too small with your back pocketing sizing, it’s important to enhance your booty so choose wisely!
- Skinny flare - If you want to do flared jeans, I would say choose a pair that are tight and skinny all the way to the knee and then give off a slight flare. This is much more flattering.
- Flares - If you are much more curvy hourglass that above and carry a lot of weight on the hips, a flared jeans will really help balance that out.
ROUNDED & APPLE BODY SHAPES
For those of you who carry your issues around your tummy area and always struggle to find jeans that are flattering or give you that shape you are looking for, there’s definitely options made just for you! Embrace your body shape and work with it rather than against. Here are my tips!
- Skinny jeans - Skinny jeans can look really good when they are paired with a floaty, gypsy style top as this will hide your problem but the skinnies will still be fitted, creating a balanced look
- Rises - If you are more curvy and you want to hide your stomach, I recommend going for high rise jeans as this will hold everything in. If you are a more slimmer apple shape then lower rise jeans can give you a more curvy appearance.
- Trouser jeans - If you want to balance things out, I recommend going for trouser style jeans as the wider leg from hip to foot will help with the proportions.
RECTANGLE & BOY BODY SHAPES
Most often like the supermodel shape with extra height, long legs and a straighter hip area, you can find it hard to get jeans to fit in length and be flattering and feminine. Don’t worry though, there are plenty of choices. Look out for these.
- Inseams - If you want to for a smart look, long inseams are the way to go as they will make you sleek and clean. If you prefer something more fashionable and love the look of jeans with ankle boots, go for cropped jeans and cuff them with your ankle boots. This will give more depth to your shape and lessen your height a little bit while looking chic.
- Skinny jeans - Skinnies are always your best friend as they show off your figure beautifully. Just be sure to pick the most flattering pair for your booty and thighs.
- Skinny flares - You can also get away with skinny flares as you have the height to pull it off. Don’t do baggy flares as they will overwhelm you, so make the flare start below the knee and the fit above is tight.
- Rises - If you want to show off your height, go for a high rise, but if you want to make your legs more proportional, a low rise will work wonders!
- Boyfriend jeans - Luckily, you can get away with boyfriend jeans and make them look amazing!! Go for a slimmer fitting boyfriend and it will look great.
- Mom jeans - The mom jean trend will work wonders for your body shape, as well probably being really comfy.
SQUARE & ATHLETIC BODY SHAPES
If you have worked hard enough to get an athletic body shape, there are still numerous jeans that can work for you. You don’t have to stick to the men’s department at all!! You might have the upside down triangle shape with bigger shoulders and biceps, or you might have muscular thighs. Here are the options I recommend going for.
- Stretch denim - It’s important to go with a thicker, more stretchy fabric as rigid denim will not be comfortable on your muscular thighs whatsoever. Make sure the denim is very stretchy as you need to keep your thighs slim and the butt tight too. I don’t recommend sizing up to accommodate your thighs in more stiffer denim as the butt will unfortunately end up baggy.
- Wide leg - If you are having trouble finding tighter fitting jeans to fit your thighs and butt try a trouser style wide leg jean. They are loose enough to accommodate and will be very flattering.
- Boyfriend jeans - If you want a more casual appearance, then I definitely recommend looking at boyfriend jeans. They are extra roomy in the butt and thighs and will of course be very comfy!!
- Straighter hip fits - You want to look for jeans that run larger in the waist than most as they will help fit smoothly against the square shape of the hips.
- High rises - If you are carrying a lot more muscle in the butt and hip area, I would go for a higher rise as you don’t want the dreaded builders or plumbers butt syndrome.
I will now show you some of my favorite jeans and where you can buy them from! ♡
Here is one of my favorite pair of jeans. These are in a size small. They’re skinny jeans that I’ve paired with a belt, and they come in MANY different colors!! I have them in almost every color, and if you want the same pair? They’re from Levi’s. Pros: - They come in many different colors, and can be styled for formal or casual events.
- They never fall out of trend. Cons: - Skinny jeans limit your movement. - You can grow out of them since these ones come in your exact size.
Here is another pair of jeans that is a must have in my denim wardrobe. These are in a size extra small They’re a loose fit and come in different colors but my favorite is black. If you want a pair like that, you can find them at Urban Outfitters! Pros: - They’re loose and comfortable
- They’re high waisted!! Cons: - They’re a bit too short - They make your booty look flat.
These are my 3rd favorites, the colors they come in are very basic. These are in a size small. They come in gray, black and multiple shades of blue. They look really good paired up with a belt, so I recommend doing so. If you want a pair of your own you can buy them at American Eagle. Pros: - They’re stylish - They’re really nice for a casual day out and are really comfy since they’re a bit loose.
Cons: - They make your booty look a bit flat - You need to buy new ones over time as they lose color.
Here are three other jeans that I love!! Fashion Nova
Thank you dearly for reading my tips and recommendations about jeans!! If you want to see more tips for your closet, consider donating!!
- Bee 🐝