From silhouette to rise here is a guide to choose the perfect pair of jeans for your body type

A concise guide on the right jeans for you

Updated on Feb 19, 2018  |  03:35 PM IST |  13M
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Skinny, bootleg, cropped, mommy and boyfriend there are plenty of options of jeans in the market, however, finding the right pair of jeans is no easy task! It is just as hard as finding true love in today's day and age. We all want to try different styles, hence, we try new jeans, stalk them up but still keep going back to that one flattering pair. Before you go jeans shopping again, here is a mini guide to the right kind of jeans for different body types. 

STEP 1. Identify your body type: 

Not all of us have the same proportions. Men and women come in different shapes and sizes and the popular ones are categorised into border categories such as- Rectangle, round, hourglass, triangle, inverted triangle. 

Now once you have identified your body type here is the guide for whether a pair of jeans is meant for you or not. 

Let us start with the fit....

A. Skinny Jeans 

Skinny Jeans are perfect for body types such as rectangle, hourglass and triangle, however, if you're an apple, round or inverted triangle shaped girl then you may want to skip this silhouette of jeans. A pair of skinny jeans usually accent the hips and elongate the legs, hence, emphasizing all the body drawbacks. Skinny jeans also emphasize the waistline and make your hips look more rounded. Skinny jeans are not the ideal pick for curvy women. 

B. Straight Leg 

A pair of straight leg jeans are meant for hourglass and triangle shape but the Rectangle, apple, round and an inverted triangle should stay away from straight leg jeans. The straight leg jeans visually hide excessive weight, don't attract attention to the belly, waist and hips. However, if you are a skinny girl then this style is not recommended for you as it focuses on the thinness. Straight leg jeans also hide full calves and hide the drawbacks of your leg shape but at the same time, it is not recommended for thin girls. 

C. The Boyfriend jeans 

The Boyfriends jeans are usually low waisted and have a baggy fit. These are recommended for a rectangle, hourglass and inverted triangle shaped girls. The boyfriend jeans hid narrow hips, emphasize the waistline and hide drawbacks of your legs. This style is not recommended for the round or triangle shaped girls as it tends to make your booty look flat and also trends to cut height. 

D. Flare jeans 

Flare jeans look stylish and can make your outfit look more fashion forward. They make the chest and shoulder look smaller, hence, making them a good pick for hourglass, inverted triangle and round body types. Short girls should avoid this cut and style of jeans. 

E. Wide legged jeans 

Wide leg jeans may look a bit passe' if not styled right. They look hips look thinner, hide all drawback of your legs and is a great choice for curvy girls. 

F. Classic jeans 

The classic style of jeans are universally flattering and make all body types look proportional. 

G. Cropped jeans 

Ankle grazers or cropped jeans are a popular style nowadays. This style is perfect for the rectangle, hourglass and intervened triangle shape as it emphasises your petite ankles. However, do not wear them with ankle strap heels as that would beat the whole purpose. 

Now let us discuss the rise of your jeans!

A. High Rise jeans 

The high rise jeans work wonderfully for rectangle, hourglass and round shape women. High rise jeans elongate the legs, narrow the waistline and hides belly fold. However, if you are a triangle or an inverted triangle then you should avoid wearing high rise jeans, as they shorten your torso and cut height. 

B. Medium Rise Jeans 

Mid-rise jeans work well for girls with an hourglass, triangle and round body shape, it helps in hiding belly fold. However, mid rise jeans also make the waistline look plain and they do not work well for girls with a rectangle or inverted triangle body type. 

C. Low Rise Jeans 

A pair of low rise jeans emphasises the abs, accents the waistline and elongates the upper body, making it the right pick for a rectangle, hourglass and inverted triangle body type. A triangle and round shape should stay away from low waist jeans as it shortens the legs and emphasizes the faults and drawbacks in your waistline. 

Now you can go and shop for the right fit! Happy shopping. 

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