Chances are, you own more than one pair of jeans. In fact, we're betting you own more than 5 or 10. But how many of your jeans look great on you? Whether you've got a butt or a belly, we're here to help find the most flattering pair of this season's hottest jeans for every budget in this special two week series.
If you have a pear or hourglass shape (wider hips, small waist)...
You want jeans that fit your hips, thighs and rear well without gaping at the waist
Look for:
- Lower rise jeans hit at your hips and help prevent gaps at the waist
- Contoured waistbands accommodate a smaller waist
- Boot cuts, trousers and flared styles help balance out proportions
Avoid:
- Ultra skinny jeans with tapered ankles (unless you tuck them into boots)
Tips:
- If you can't find jeans that fit your hips and waist, then look for a pair that fits your hips and rear and have the waist taken in by a tailor
- Try the flat, clear, buckle-less belt from Invisibelt to cinch your waist without the bulk
Seriously? You're recommending low rise for people with a booty? Nothing like a low-rise jean on a curvy girl to get a nice muffin top! Not exacly a look I'm going for.
I look for jeans with a rise of at least 8 inches in the front so it clears the curve of my hip and prevents muffin top. Also, Cinching a too-big waist with a belt will just make it pucker. If your jeans gape at the waist but fit in every other way just take them to the cleaners or your local tailor and HAVE THEM TAKEN IN. Seriously. Why are people so afraid to get their clothes tailored in order to fit properly? It costs less than $10 in most cases.
Just because a woman is 'curvy' doesn't mean she'll have a muffin top in low-rise jeans, or even a belly at all. I have a small waist, wide hips and a big bum, but I'm skinny everywhere else and I still consider myself curvy/pear-shaped.
Jenava, check out our Big Booty section for tips on how to flatter figures with a curvier rear:
http://www.stylebakery.com/style-recipes/your_bodys_best_jeans_big_booty.html
I have a pear shape and low rise is the best for me. and no i DONT have a muffin top, just wide hips.