The Best New Jeans For Your Body Shape
If you have an athletic build, fake a shapely figure with volume.
“I have narrow hips and broad shoulders. This lighter-wash boyfriend style adds volume and creates soft curves. And I like to cuff to show a little skin—casual but sexy.”
—Brandi Hall
If you have an athletic build, fake a shapely figure with volume.
Straight cuts are better on you than skinnies.
Gap (sizes 00-20, $53, gap.com)
If you have an athletic build, fake a shapely figure with volume.
Boyfriend jeans volumize.
Lucky Brand (waist sizes 24-32, $99, zappos.com)
If you have an athletic build, fake a shapely figure with volume.
Fading at the thighs adds width.
Express (sizes 00-12, $80, express.com)
If you have an athletic build, fake a shapely figure with volume.
If you must go skinny, do a light wash.
Guess (waist sizes 25-30, $98, guess.com)
If you’re plus-size, look for a slightly higher waist.
“I’m a size 16, and I’m obsessed with denim that has 2 to 4 percent stretch. These skinnies fit snugly, but the higher rise means I’m not constantly tugging them up.”
—Danielle Line
If you’re plus-size, look for a slightly higher waist.
Boyfriends are fine—if they’re not too baggy.
ASOS (sizes 14-22, $32, asos.com)
If you’re plus-size, look for a slightly higher waist.
Have a tummy? Straight-legs never fail!
DKNY Jeans (sizes 0-16, 14-28 Plus, $59-69, macys.com)
If you’re plus-size, look for a slightly higher waist.
Stretch fits you.
Jessica London (sizes 12-28, 12P-28P, 12T-26T, $35-50, jessicalondon.com)
If you’re plus-size, look for a slightly higher waist.
Flare legs work if you’ve got some height.
Old Navy (sizes 16-30, $19, oldnavy.com)











