Body type for Jeans

I have gotten many requests about how to buy jeans and what is the best fit for your body type.

Mid waist, straight leg or boot cut, usually compliments every body type. But, remember, an attractive silhouette is not just about the jeans, it is about the whole look. What you want is an hourglass shape, more or less, not a ridged vertical line.

Darker denim with a dark top creates a nice vertical line. The dark top does not have to be black. There are many dark and flattering colours, like red, brown, purple, navy blue…All loose tops should stop at the hip, for the most complimentary look of your figure. If you have any waistline consider tucking in your top and wearing a fashionable belt. Very few of us have a models body, so a little bit of “excess” here and there is perfectly acceptable.

Buy what fits, don’t buy baggy or too tight. Look for a figure flattering fit, don’t look at the number of the size tag. And seriously consider finding a good tailor to pin a waistline that may be too loose, or to narrow a leg that may be too wide, and shorten your pants to cover your shoe, without being too bunched up at the top of your foot.

Remember, that the silhouette is a balancing act. Shoes should always be significant in size, unless you are petite. If your shoes look too small with your overall outfit, then your hips will look enormous. Consider weighting your shoulders with a larger or a statement necklace or earrings. Even big hair or a hat, not a baseball cap, will take attention away from your waistline.

Practice accepting your weak points and camouflage them, As well as, find your strong points and accentuate them. When you find the overall look that works for your body, memorize it, repeat it. There is nothing more stylish then the right fit.