The Best Jeans for Your Shape
Expert picks the most flattering fits and styles for casual, dressy, and office wear.
If You Have a Straight Figure…
Anything goes in terms of rises and styles―this body type can get away with low-riders, high-waisted cuts, light washes, and
heavily distressed treatments. But for jeans that flatter best, stick with a pair that has a slimmer, tighter fit and a waistband
that runs (relatively) straight across the middle. “If the waistband is curved too much, it can create unflattering spillage,”
says Jessica Arredondo, cofounder of Truejeans.com, a site that recommends jeans based on your measurements and body type.
For Every Day: Boot Cut
Rock and RepublicThis fitted silhouette flares out below the knees to create the illusion of curves.
Style: Recession Collection Kasandra; sizes: 23 to 32; inseam: 36 inches.
To buy: $128, rockandrepublic.com.
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