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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Boyfriend Jeans

DEFINITION: Sit low and straight through the hips, with a looser, relaxed fit from the thigh through the knee and calf. Supposed to mimic men's jeans.
BEST FOR: Everyone; boyfriend jeans work for just about any body. The key is finding the right proportions on the rise, not too low and not too high, and keeping the fit just tight enough. You want them to look relaxed, but you'll lose your shape entirely in a pair that's too baggy.
STYLE IT RIGHT: Boyfriend jeans lend themselves both to heels and flats. They look best cuffed just above the ankle, with slim tops tucked in to help define the waist.
EXPERT TIP: "This silhouette becomes sophisticated when worn with a heel – address your version of sexy-tomboy. To maintain [the shape] turn them inside out, wash with cold water, and hang dry to protect the original shape." — Nicole King-Burroughs, Gap 1969 Women’s Designer

Shop the look:
Express Crop Modern Boyfriend Jean ($70)
Current/Elliott The Boyfriend Jean ($230)
Paige Jimmy Jimmy Skinny Boyfriend Jean ($179)

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Boyfriend Jeans

Shop the look:
Express Crop Modern Boyfriend Jean ($70)
Current/Elliott The Boyfriend Jean ($230)
Paige Jimmy Jimmy Skinny Boyfriend Jean ($179)

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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....