Find Your Most Flattering Jeans

By InStyle.com
Jan 26, 2010 @ 2:00 pm
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Find Your Most Flattering Jeans
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If You Have A Full Bottom

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LOOK FOR…
A dark, even wash with a slight flare and stretch.

AVOID…
Super-skinny jeans, high-waist styles and really wide legs.

DON'T FORGET…
amp#149; Try a slightly lower rise; it will allow room for the derriere.
amp#149; A boot-cut style will balance out the body.
amp#149; Avoid small back pockets, which will make the behind look bigger.
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If You Have Short Legs

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LOOK FOR…
Styles that hit near your natural waist with straight or slightly flared legs.

AVOID…
Hip-huggers, cropped cuts and anything overly baggy.

DON'T FORGET…
amp#149; Trouser jeans with a tucked-in blouse can whittle the waist.
amp#149; Flared styles should be subtle in shape.
amp#149; Wear jeans with a cropped jacket to shorten the torso.

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If You Have A Short Waist

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LOOK FOR…
A lower rise and a longer hem length.

AVOID…
High-waist styles and details around the top.

DON'T FORGET…
amp#149; Belts should blend in by being slim and neutral.
amp#149; Skinny jeans with longer, untucked tops camouflage your waist.
amp#149; Boyfriend styles that sit on the hips are great weekend alternatives.
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If You're Curvy

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LOOK FOR…
Styles with at least a bit of stretch and straight or flared legs. You might have to fit your hips and behind, then have a tailor take in the waist.

AVOID…
Super-low-cut styles that will sit mid-hip and skinny jeans that are too tight on the bottom half of your legs.

DON'T FORGET…
amp#149; For tighter styles, try going a size up and tailoring them.
amp#149; Dark washes are most slimming.
amp#149; Opt for minimal hip details, avoid pocket embroidery.

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If You're Short

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LOOK FOR…
A classic style that doesn’t overwhelm your small frame and one with a natural waist.

AVOID…
Wide-leg jeans and low rises.

DON'T FORGET…
amp#149; Wear legs slightly long, and pair your jeans with heels.
amp#149; Darker rinses can have an elongating look.
amp#149; Skinny styles should also be long, not cropped.

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If You Have A Boyish Figure

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LOOK FOR…
Low-rise, straight-leg styles with a fitted behind.

AVOID…
Flares cut for curvier shapes.

DON'T FORGET…
amp#149; Slouchy boyfriend styles with feminine shoes can be chic.
amp#149; You can get away with bigger, more detailed belts.
amp#149; Tuck in your shirt to add shape.
amp#149; Skinny jeans can be flattering.
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