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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Flare/Bootcut Jeans

DEFINITION: Sits just below the natural waist, slim fit through the hips, with an exaggerated flare below the knee.
BEST FOR: Any shapes, especially curvier bodies. The flare helps to balance hips and creates a long, lean shape.
STYLE IT RIGHT: Boot cuts look best styled with a heeled boot, pump, or sandal. They're a classic style that works dressed up with slinky tops or dressed down with a simple tee. They should skim the ground; anything too long should be hemmed.
EXPERT TIP: "The skinny flare is a personal favorite — [it] stays skinny through the leg and knee and then kicks out in to a flare just above the ankle. They are best paired with wedges and a boho top as they offer the flattery of a skinny with the style of a flare." — Paige Adams-Geller, Paige Denim

Shop the look:
Paige Denim Lou Lou Flares ($189)
Madewell Vintage Rocker Jeans ($110)
Blank Jeans Trojan Flare Jeans ($88)

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Flare/Bootcut Jeans

Shop the look:
Paige Denim Lou Lou Flares ($189)
Madewell Vintage Rocker Jeans ($110)
Blank Jeans Trojan Flare Jeans ($88)

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7 Comments

PoetryRosita 1 year 19 weeks

HIGH RISE! MUST HAVE! :D

Hannah Weil 1 year 31 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....