Ladies, let's get real about our everyday fashion; jeans are without a doubt a major part of our everyday lives. Most American women wear jeans more than once a week and most Americans have more than 3 pairs of jeans in their closets. That's a lot of pressure for just one style of pants. So, why pick the wrong fit? There has been so much buzz lately about dressing for your body that jeans need some consideration as well. Below, thanks to Rachael Ray Magazine, we are outlining the jean tricks for four most common body types.
Apple
Apple figured girls have a fuller bottom and waits but very slender arms and legs. Look for: A style that hits you mid-waist, around your bellybutton or slightly below it. Despite what many women think, a higher waistline would actually accentuate -- not conceal -- your belly. Go for a dark wash, which is visually slimming, and thick denim that holds you in to prevent a muffin top.
Avoid: Pockets, pleats or other details around the waist. Same goes for funky rinses that create lines or splotching near your hips. "All those things draw attention to your middle. You want to look as smooth and sleek as possible."
Stalky
If you're super tall and lean, it can be difficult to find a pair of jeans that fits your length and waist size. If you're straight up and down with square hips and long legs, you're celery stalk-shaped!
Look for: A superlong inseam (at least 34 inches). If you want the illusion of curves, try high-wasted jeans. Call attention to your hips and rear end -- and go for embellishments. Pleats, welded pockets or belt loops all create width and volume, so you look feminine, not boyish. You can even play around with harem styles: full legs that taper at the ankles.
Avoid: Super-low-rise jeans. Though you can wear a moderate low-rise, going to far will make you look boxy. And stay away from plain, pocketless fronts; they can look masculine.
Petite
Being short and small can also be a jean nightmare when shopping. Styles usually have to be tailored and altered to fit your perfect size. usually, if you're 5'4" or shorter, with any size frame, you're petite or sugar snap pea-shaped.
Look for: A cut that's long and lean. The key is to extend your legs with something slim. If you're small all over, with slim legs, you can wear a skinny jean that hits at the ankle, even though you won't be adding length. Embellishments are fine as long as they're not oversize (and therefore out of proportion with your body). And a tip: When trying on jeans, buy the pair that's slightly snug. All denim gives a bit over time, and petites in particular want jeans that fit closely.
Avoid: Anything even remotely baggy or wide-legged. Those jeans will wear you, instead of the other way around. This can cause you to look shapeless.
Pear
Pear shaped women often have an hourglass figure to them with a little more emphasis on the bottom. If you're full through the hips, thighs and tush, and a little narrower above the waist, you're pear-shaped.
Look for: Slightly stretchy material that will expand at your hips without gaping on top. This is the toughest shape to shop for. You have to fit the largest part of your body -- usually the hips -- then possibly have a tailor take in the waist. Don't be afraid to veer away from the classic straight-leg shape, but go with a dark wash to play down the width.
Avoid: Noticeably tapered legs. A full leg creates visual balance: Think of drawing a line straight down from the widest point of your hip. You should also skip styles with small -- or no -- back pockets. The more open space, the bigger your tush will look.
There you have it ladies! Now go check out Rachael Ray Magazine online to see specific jean pairings and where to buy them specifically for your body type.
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