First rule is to determine your body type. For each body type there are corresponding styles that work best. Here’s a quick list to guide you.
- Slim — Flares are best, also low rises types, tight waists and backs will give you more shape and will also show off your lean silhouette.
- Curvy — Flares and bootlegs work best to show off your curves.
- Athletic — Low rises and contoured waists are for you, do away with skinny legs, they make your hips wider and the same with flared legs, they make you look curvier.
- Full Figure — Experiment on dark washes, bootcuts, and 2% stretch denim will slim, curve, and accentuate your assets. Avoid heavy back-pocket like those of cargo pants if you have a larger behind.
- Short — Always get your jeans hemmed instead of rolling or cuffing which will just make you look a lot shorter. Use dark washes, these will elongate your legs. For the same reason, do away from cropped jeans, they have the tendency to make your legs look even shorter so consider purchasing one in a dark wash.
- Long — Look for a brand that works for you and stick with it. (a fresh article on this matter in the coming issues)
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I always dread looking to buy new jeans, cos I’m super-fickle about how they fit, and the denim has to be ‘just right’ – there are so many finishes!
I love fashion, but I’d probably walk around in rags were it not for online shopping! I loathe trying on clothes in a cubicle, feeling hot and rushed, and the lighting is usually horrendous, too.
Because I didn’t grow up with online shopping, I consider it a real luxury to be able to try on clothing in the comfort of my own home.
I feel with you, Layne! It’s just so hard to get a hold of that right fit.
It’s good that you get to do online shopping for clothes. 🙂 We don’t have much choice around here. I have not encountered a local online clothes shopping in this side of the world. It would a tad costly if I’d have it shipped from another country. But I hope I’d see the day that it becomes readily available from where we’re at. 😉
Thanks Layne, for dropping. I see you found my newest baby. 🙂