For lots of tips from Marie Claire magazine on finding the perfect jeans for your body type, go to this page: http://www.marieclaire.com/hair/fashion/latest/jeans-denim-body-shape
JEANS SEEN ON THE EARLY SHOW:
LOOK #1- High-waisted Jeans - PETITE
Seven Jeans H and M Jeans High Waist Jeans $170 High Waist Jeans $49.90
• THE PERFECT SHAPE for the shorter legged girls and the petite. Why? Because it raises the height of the waist which make the legs look longer, making you look taller!
• FLATTERING as they cinch the waist - which for most women is naturally the thinest part of their body.
• GREAT RULE OF THUMB to find the perfect waist height - 2 fingers below belly button
• STREAMLINE AND ELONGATE yourself by always tucking in your shirt! Never leave it loose and sloppy!
• SPLURGE Vs. STEAL The major difference here is the Cut- the Splurge’s cut is a little more forgiving
LOOK #2 Trouser Jean - CURVY
DVB Banana Republic Trouser Jean $299 Trouser Jean $99
• A VERY FIGURE FRIENDLY trend in jeans right now is the TROUSER JEAN. Its a jean that is tailored to look more like a trouser. It looses the signiture 5 pockets and the Western feel jeans have. It’s more refined.
• THEY ARE BRILLIANT FOR CURVIER GIRLS because of their cleaner lines and slit (vertical) pockets which elongate and less fuss on them to give a cleaner more streamlined look
• TROUSER JEAN IS PERFECT FOR CASUAL FRIDAY in the office and sophisticated enough to take into the evening. Just switch out a plain shirt for a cute cropped jacket and fabulous heel and youre off.
• Splurge vs. Steal: You’re paying for the tailoring which makes the pant falls more naturally. And buying into Vicky Beckhams Butt...which frankly - who wouldnt.
LOOK #3 Skinny Jeans - TALL GIRLS
Earnest Sewn Cheap Monday Skinny Jeans $195 Skinny Jeans $65
• SKINNY JEANS are great for a tall girl because the average skinny jeans comes in longer lengths and won’t make you look like you are puddle hopping • BUT SHORT OR TALL if your legs are your best asset skinny jeans are for you. • CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROPORTION IS IMPORTANT - A billowy top half balances the look and is chicer than a tight top when worn wth skinny bottoms. • TIP - BUY TRUE TO SIZE! Not too tight in the hope it will pull you in and not too loose in the hope it will look like you lost weight! • SHOES - are important. The ballet flat is tres chic on tall girls, just make sure the jean touches the ankle. Too long in skinny jeans also works as the excess scrunches to the ankle. • Splurge Vs Steal - The difference is the QUALITY and STRETCH of the fabric. The splurge will not stretch out of shape after the first wear as the steal may and therefore need washing after every wear, in turn it may not last as long but hey! Looks great.
LOOK #4 Boot Cut Jean - BOTTOM HEAVY
J Brand Express Boot Cut Jean $179 Boot Cut Jean $59.50
• ALLELUJAH! - Boot Cut is back-! It is all over the runway in shows like Dolce and the trend has trickled down rapidly to the inexpensive market esp. Express and Gap.
• This works for bottom heavy as THE EXAGGERATED FLARE blances out a bigger bottom!
• BOOT CUT IS THE MOST VERSATILE SHAPE of all our jeans and really works with every body type. There is a reason they are the BEST selling jean n the market.
• TIP - choose a darker wash, everything looks slimmer in a darker shade.