Complete Guide: Best Jeans for Every Body Type

The right jeans transform your silhouette. This complete guide matches jean styles to body types for universally flattering denim.

Understanding Jean Cuts

From skinny to wide-leg, high-rise to mid-rise—each cut creates different effects on different bodies.

Jeans by Body Type

Hourglass Figure

High-waisted styles that highlight your defined waist. Avoid low-rise. Try: high-waisted straight, bootcut.

Pear Shape

Bootcut and flare balance hip width. Dark washes minimize. Try: bootcut, wide-leg, dark straight.

Apple Shape

Mid-rise with stretch for comfort. Straight or bootcut elongates. Try: mid-rise straight, boyfriend.

Athletic/Rectangle

Create curves with pocket placement. Try: high-waisted, detailed back pockets.

Petite

High-waisted elongates. Avoid extra-wide cuts. Try: skinny, straight, cropped styles.

Tall

All cuts work! Shop tall-specific for proper length. Try: wide-leg, flare, anything.

Top Jean Brands by Price

• Budget: Target, Amazon, Old Navy • Mid-range: Abercrombie, Madewell • Investment: AGOLDE, Citizens, Mother

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