Best Fit Jeans For Your Body Type

The Ultra-Simple Guide to Choosing the Best Denim For Your Body

October 17, 2011

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Skinny Jeans

DEFINITION: Skinnies are square through hips, fitted through leg with a skinny, ankle-hugging opening.
BEST FOR: All shapes — whether you have hips, curves, or straight.
STYLE IT RIGHT: If you have curves and want to slim down, pair with long tunics or sweaters to highlight the skinniest part of your legs. Skinnies are the best for tucking into boots.
EXPERT TIP: "Re-invent your fall wardrobe with a skinny jean in luxurious texture, saturated color, or a sophisticated bi-color pattern.” — Nicole King-Burroughs, Gap 1969 Women’s Designer

Shop the look:
Topshop Moto Vintage Wash Baxter Skinny Jeans ($80)
Gap 1969 Always Skinny Jeans ($49, originally $60)
J Brand 912 Low-Rise Skinny Jeans ($180)

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Skinny Jeans

Shop the look:
Topshop Moto Vintage Wash Baxter Skinny Jeans ($80)
Gap 1969 Always Skinny Jeans ($49, originally $60)
J Brand 912 Low-Rise Skinny Jeans ($180)

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7 Comments

PoetryRosita 1 year 18 weeks

HIGH RISE! MUST HAVE! :D

Hannah Weil 1 year 30 weeks

Thanks, @Edie J Blige for keeping up with Sugar! We do often repost seasonal content when it's particularly relevant and especially if we have requests for some of our popular posts, like this denim guide. Of course, we'll always keep the site fresh with new stories and shopping guides, so stay tuned!

Edie J Blige 1 year 31 weeks

why is the Sugar network now reposting their content? I remember reading this article over a month ago. Is this an editorial change that will continue?

Noria Morales 1 year 39 weeks

@kathili thanks for reading! We think people can wear multiple styles, it's more about how you wear them too. We're happy to help you find your best fit if you feel you'd like more fit advice! Let us know!

Noria Morales 1 year 39 weeks

HI @Ciamar- for curvier bottoms, it's all about the pocket placement on the back. Look for flat pockets (not flap), and nothing too small or placed too high. The rise is important too... don't go for low-rise jeans, try medium rise. But you can totally wear skinny, flares- a bootcut might be your best friend!

kathili 1 year 39 weeks

This slideshow was great at pointing out the difference between different cuts of denim, but pretty useless regarding the best fit for your body....considering it said that every fit was great for any body....