the best jeans by body type
(see more on my Instagram where I demonstrate it all!)
SKINNY / SLIM JEANS: best for apple, pear, hourglass, inverted triangle and rectangle
BARREL LEG JEANS: best for pear and hourglass
BOOTCUT JEANS: best for apple, pear, hourglass, rectangle
FLARE JEANS: best for pear, hourglass and rectangle
STRAIGHT LEG JEANS: best for apple, hourglass, inverted triangle and rectangle
WIDE LEG JEANS: best for best for apple, pear, hourglass, inverted triangle and rectangle
One of the most frequent things I get asked by clients is “what’s the most flattering on me?” It really varies and a lot is what YOU feel best in, so use my chart for “the best jeans by body type” as a guide and don’t let it stop you from wearing what you love.
I still wear straight leg even though it’s not the most flattering for my pear shape. My favorite jeans have always been wide leg jeans though. I used to wear it back in 2011 when everyone was obsessing over skinny jeans. It’s no wonder why it’s popularity always comes back — it always looks good and on everyone. It balances out your shape, conceals wider hips/legs and exaggerates your legs (yes, petites you CAN and should wear wide leg jeans).
If you’re unsure of your shape type, here’s a breakdown (you can also use your measurements to determine):