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Shopping For The Perfect Pair Of Jeans

For most of us women, one of the most daunting and frustrating piece of clothing to shop for is jeans. As women come in different shapes and sizes, it can be hard to find the perfect fit. But when you do find that pair of jeans that make you look and feel great, then you hang on to them for dear life. Ask any woman, and they will have a pair of jeans that they have had forever and would rather bin their boyfriend than their favourite pair of jeans.

If you lost in a sea of boyfriend, drainpipe and boot cut styles then this short guide will help to unravel the terminology used and what to look for in your perfect pair of jeans. First things first, you should decide on the style or cut of the jeans that you are looking for. And more importantly which style will most flatter your body shape. Yes, skinny jeans are in fashion at the moment and no, not everyone can wear them. There is vast range of styles out there to fit any body shape; you just have to be a bit clued up to what suits you. Do you want your jeans to be tight to the leg or baggy? Do you want straight-leg or boot cut, flare or boyfriend? If these terms sound to you like a different language then this guide is for you.

The boyfriend style of jean is a versatile style that flatters all shapes and sizes. The baggy nature of the cut makes them look like they are borrowed from your man. They are effortlessly comfortable and can be worn with both ballet pumps and heels for an alternative look. Baggies are a great alternative to the popular skinny jeans and are very easy to wear. But if you want to join the skinny jean crew then it is important to choose the best possible fit for you. There is an abundance of variations; therefore it is worth following the number one golden rule when choosing jeans and shop around.

If you are lucky enough to have slim legs, then skinny jeans will flatter and define your shape- but remember that there is no room for hiding any lumps or bumps. If you arenot ready to bare all then maybe a pair of straight leg jeans are for you. They still stay close the leg giving a slim silhouette but they donot taper in at the ankle in the same way that the original style of skinny jeans do. These are more forgiving whilst remaining on-trend. Skinny jeans look great dressed up with skyscraper heels for the evening, ballet pumps or tucked into boots for a casual day look. Boot cut skinny jeans work in the same way as straight leg ones in that they are more flattering than traditional skinny jeans. These jeans flare out at the ankle to balance out your proportions if you are a little hip-heavy.

Wide-legged high-waisted jeans were a big hit last year and can be dug out for this season to create a flattering, sophisticated and smart look for spring. The wide waistband on high-waisted jeans do wonders for minimising any lumps or bumps around the stomach area and lengthen the leg. However, if you are a little on the short side, then a mid-waist style would be advisable as they can have the effect of shortening the torso. Low slung jeans can be quite difficult to pull off if you are not blessed with a washboard stomach as they can create a muffin top or a builder bottom effect. A cut that sits between the two extremes is the most flattering for all shapes.

Golden rule number two when buying jeans is that the darker the colour of the jeans, the slimmer you will look. A good alternative to the classic dark blue style is black, navy or dark grey. All of which will flatter your shape and slim your thighs. That being said stonewashed jeans were very popular last season with celebrities and the public alike. Stonewashed means that the garment has been deliberately manufactured to look worn, usually around the thigh area of the jeans. The distressed nature of the jeans means that the eye is drawn to the thigh area; therefore if this is a problem area for you then it might be wise to stay away from this look and stick to the darker shades.

So next time you decide to brave the high street in search of that perfect pair of jeans, bear in mind these tried and tested rules.

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