Jeans! How To Find Your Perfect Pair
The perfect pair of jeans is the Holy Grail of fashion for every woman; the challenge is on to find the right fit, colour, price, style AND size.GLAMOUR.com has rounded up our most coveted styles and useful tips to guide you to the perfect pair for your shape, so you can kiss goodbye to your denim-related headache!
The perfect pair of jeans is the Holy Grail of fashion for every woman; the challenge is on to find the right fit, colour, price, style AND size. GLAMOUR.com has rounded up our most coveted styles and useful tips to guide you to the perfect pair for your shape, so you can kiss goodbye to your denim-related headache!
By Philippa Morgan.
The perfect pair of jeans is the Holy Grail of fashion for every woman; the challenge is on to find the right fit, colour, price, style AND size.GLAMOUR.com has rounded up our most coveted styles and useful tips to guide you to the perfect pair for your shape, so you can kiss goodbye to your denim-related headache!
BOYFRIEND JEANS don’t look hot on everyone: even Victoria Beckham has trouble pulling off this look, so don’t be disheartened if your reflection is more ‘boy’ than ‘boyfriend’.
Distressed Boyfriend Jeans, £200 from ACNE at <a href= http://www.net-a-porter.com target=_new> www.net-a-porter.com </a>.
If you’re a skinny-minnie, DO wear baggy jeans with slouchy tops and chunky knits, but add chunky high heels to lengthen legs - think Rachel Bilson’s off-duty chic.
Axis Jeans, £65 from<a href= http://www.allsaints.co.uk target=_new> www.allsaints.co.uk </a>.
DON’T wear boyfriend jeans high on your waist - the look is slouchy but they should hang from your hips.
Boyfriend Vintage-look Jeans, £40 from<a href= http://www.topshop.com target=_new> www.topshop.com </a>.
For voluptuous girls, DO work the look with a fitted T-shirt and a studded trophy jacket to balance out your shape.
London Boyfriend Jeans, £210 from MIH Jeans at <a href= http://www.net-a-porter.com target=_new> www.net-a-porter.com </a>.
FLARED JEANS are back on the trend scene and are best worn by tall, curvy girls because the flares complement bootylicious hips – although they can make petite ladies appear even shorter. It’s all in the aesthetics – stand in front of a long mirror and get past your lust for the actual jeans – sure they’re gorgeous, but do they suit you?
Hipster Bell-bottom Flares, £20 from<a href= http://www.newlook.co.uk target=_new> www.newlook.co.uk </a>.
DON’T wear ankle-swinging flares – it’s a total fashion sin. Flares should scrape the floor, so if you plan to wear heels with them take a pair into the fitting-room to get the length just right.
Flare-leg Jeans, £89 from<a href= http://www.jbrandjeans.com target=_new> www.jbrandjeans.com </a>.
DO make like the ever-chic Beyoncé and team flared jeans with platforms of colossal height.
DON’T invest in pair that are unflattering around the thigh area - flares should be contrasted by a slim fit above the knee, but there’s no need to go too tight.
Bell-bottom Jeans, £25 from<a href= http://www.dorothyperkins.co.uk target=_new> www.dorothyperkins.co.uk </a>.
SKINNY JEANS have revolutionised the fashion industry with a sharp silhouette and unisex appeal - everyone from Kate Moss to The Killers have a pair (or ten). The tapered ankles mean you can show-off statement footwear and are ideal for boot-wearers - tuck yours into a thigh-high pair to be bang on-trend.
Distressed Jeans, £105 from<a href= http://www.missixty.com target=_new> www.missixty.com </a>.
DO balance out the look with a tailored jacket and a lengthy top to elongate your silhouette.
Vintage-style Jeans, £40 from<a href= http://www.topshop.com target=_new> www.topshop.com </a>.
DON’T wear a pair that is too tight for you. The best brands contain a little bit of Lycra in the denim for a comfy stretch fit.
Hell's Angels Jeans, £225 at CRAFT from<a href= http://www.bunnyhug.co.uk target=_new> www.bunnyhug.co.uk </a>.
DO channel Sienna Miller and wear cute little ankle boots with your skinnys.
Estelle Skinny Jeans, £55 from<a href= http://www.allsaints.co.uk target=_new> www.allsaints.co.uk </a>.
High-waisted Jeans, £38 from<a href= http://www.missselfridge.co.uk target=_new> www.missselfridge.co.uk </a>.
Super-tight Skinny Jeans, £29.99 from<a href= http://www.uniqlo.co.uk target=_new> www.uniqlo.co.uk </a>.
DIRECTIONAL acid-wash, ripped and distressed jeans have been in the trend spotlight since the 80s style-revival championed by Balmain’s spring/summer 2009 collection. Partner a pair of love-worn jeans with sleek blouses and tatty satin heels to look like a fashion survivor amidst these hard times...
Matic Jeans, £190 from<a href= http://www.diesel.co.uk target=_new> www.diesel.co.uk </a>.
DON’T overload your look. Distressed jeans can be full-on, so consider this when reaching for a busy top. Yes, more-is-more, but too much is, well…too much!
Biker Jeans, £50 from<a href= http://www.warehouse.com target=_new> www.warehouse.com </a>.
DO make like the Balmain models and wear strappy stilettos with cigarette-shaped, studded jeans. So now!
Distressed Jeans, £39.99 from<a href= http://www.hm.com target=_new> www.hm.com </a>.
DON’T invest in distressed jeans with light bleached patterns that highlight unflattering parts of your thighs or bum – do you want to look like you’ve had an unglamorous DIY accident?! One golden rule is try before you buy.
Long-leg Distressed Jeans, £270 from Miu Miu at <a href= http://www.net-a-porter.com target=_new> www.net-a-porter.com </a>.
DO wear your jeans with confidence.
Hannah Jeans, £175 from Siwy at <a href= http://www.bunnyhug.co.uk target=_new> www.bunnyhug.co.uk </a>.
And finally...
DO buy a pair that make you feel fabulous!
DO feel happy to show off your figure, whatever its shape!
Neon Nights Jeans, £185 from Sass&Bide at <a href= http://www.net-a-porter.com target=_new> www.net-a-porter.com </a>.
