Body Type #3. Curvy
Things to look for:
- A jean that is low in the front and high in the back. This will help you avoid the dreaded gap in the back of the waistband and create a body-hugging silhouette.
- A leg opening about as wide as the thigh, this will help balance out your hips. A boot cut trouser of flare jean is our recommendation.
- Select a jean with back pocket embellishments or distressing on the backside. This will attract attention to the tush instead of the hips.
Things to avoid:
- Heavy distressing around the front pockets. Too much distressing in this front area will draw attention to and accentuate your hips.
- Jeans with side pockets- this will add unwanted inches to your hips.
- Tapered Jeans- Jeans that are tapered at the leg have the effect of accentuating full hips and thighs.
Here are a few jeans for this body type:
- Fidelity Scoop Skinny Jean in Viper Diablo
- Joe's Jeans Honey Booty Fit Boot Cut Jean in Ryder
- Joe's Jeans Icon Muse High Waist Boot Cut in Elizabeth
- J Brand 918 Boot Cut Jean in BLR
- AG Jeans Jessie Curvy Boot Cut in Reese
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Body Type #4. Tummy
Things to look for:
- Denim with a dark wash- darker washes help hide flaws.
- Jeans with a touch of stretch- this will give you a little additional room and allow you to breathe a little easier.
- High or mid-rise jeans, this will pull your tummy up and in giving you a smother appearance across the waist.
Things to avoid:
- Jeans that are too high- It is important to find a jean that compliments your torso. Jeans that rise too high could draw attention to your tummy.
- Low-rise jeans- Low-rise jeans have the potential to create “muffin top.” A low fitted waist can leave your tummy hanging over the top of your jeans creating a less than desirable silhouette.
Here are a few jeans for this body type:
- James Jean Harold High Rise Trouser in Crystal
- J Brand 818 Boot Cut Jean in Bayou
- Joe's Jeans Icon Muse High Waist Boot Cut in Baicy
- Paige Denim Pacific Trouser Jean in Deep Sea Pearl
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Body Type #5. Wide Fuller Tush
Things to look for:
- Trouser style jeans- This style denim provides extra room without looking baggy. Bigger is not better- form fitting is always more flattering
- Jeans with a dark wash- Darker washes help hide flaws
- Clean back pockets- This will balance your look and not draw additional attention to your backside. Bold stitching on back pockets draw attention to the backside. Less attention is always best.
Things to avoid:
- Heavy embellishment or distressing on the back pockets- this will allow for a more balanced look without undo attention being placed on your tush
- No Pockets- This will draw additional attention to the rear
- No acid wash, stone wash, or faded denim is recommended- these will once again draw attention to your backside. Stay to dark washed denim whenever possible.
- Denim with horizontal Seams- Horizontal seaming produces a optical illusion making you appear wider than you are.
- Jeans with a tight tapered fit.
- Small back pockets- Small pockets will make your tush look large. Small pockets will look like regular pockets that seem small because the width of your backside is bigger
Here are a few jeans for this body type:
- J Brand 22" Love Story Bell Bottom Jean in Pavement
- Hudson Jeans Reilly Signature Flare in Aquarius
- Joe's Jeans Icon Muse High Waist Boot Cut in Baicy
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Body Type #6. Flat Rear
Things to look for:
- Jeans with flap pockets- this will add dimension and make your bum look instantly perky.
- Lightweight denim- Denim is a stiff material. When you put on a pair of jeans it can sometimes squish and flatten an already limited asset. Try lighter denim with a little stretch.
- Embellished Pockets- This includes contrast stitching or other design elements.
- A graduated waistband- this will boost the booty.
- Angled or smaller pockets- this creates the illusion of a larger behind.
Things to avoid:
- Jeans with no pockets- This will merely draw additional attention to your flat bum.
- Stretch Jeans in a heavy weight denim- these have the potential to flatten an already lacking asset.
- Distressed denim and lackluster pockets- these have the potential to drag the butt down.
Here are a few jeans for this body type:
- 1921 LS66 Surplus Boot Cut in USAME
- Joe's Jeans Military Chelsea Skinny in Cedar
- Genetic Denim Shane Skinny Jean in Chain
- Big Star Vintage Liv Long Boot Cut Jean in 6-Year Melbourne
- PRVCY Barbados Straight Leg Jean in Harvest
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Body Type #7. Boyish Figure: Straight Up and Down
Things to look for:
- Flap pockets- This gives the illusion of a perky backside.
- Wearing low-rise, stretch jeans that hug the body- the contoured waistband can create curves.
- A higher rise- This choice in denim coupled with a bold belt will emphasize your waist, giving the illusion of a curvy figure.
- Pre-shaped hips and shaded pockets.
- Jeans that have been lightened at the thighs and knees- This can give the illusion of a curvier silhouette.
Things to avoid:
- Boyfriend Jeans- This style has the potential to make you look shapeless.
- Styles with loose waists- This style will emphasize a woman’s lack of curves.
- Cuffed Jeans- This can make your legs appear stumpy.
Here are a few jeans for this body type:
- 1921 LS66 Surplus Boot Cut Jean in USDIBR
- True Religion Joey Classic Flare Jean in Wagoneer
- Paige Denim Pico Peg Leg Jean in Waterfall
- Blank Denim Ripped Skinny Jean with Stud Pocket
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