Choosing Jeans by Body Type
Great denim doesn’t squeeze—it supports. Start with fit, then let wash and detail serve your life.
📏 Key variables
- Rise: distance from crotch to waistband (low, mid, high).
- Leg: slim, straight, tapered, relaxed.
- Stretch: 1–3% elastane for comfort without sagging.
👤 Body type patterns
- Straighter build: straight or slim-straight; mid rise for balance.
- Athletic thighs: tapered leg; higher rise to avoid waistband dig.
- Curvy/waisted: high rise; straight or gentle taper for a clean line.
📐 Length and stacking
Minimal break; avoid heavy stacks that widen the ankle. Cuff once or hem clean.
🎨 Wash and versatility
- Dark indigo: office-friendly; sharp with blazers.
- Mid-wash: relaxed, weekend-ready.
- Black: sleek, minimal; loves monochrome.
✅ Do / ⚠️ Don’t
Do: - Sit, walk, and climb stairs before buying; test comfort. - Choose a rise that stays put when you sit. - Keep a dark pair for dressier days and a mid-wash for off-duty.
Don’t: - Chase a smaller tag; fit beats the number. - Overdo stretch—2% is often the sweet spot. - Leave extra length to puddle over the shoe.
🤖 Use AI to fill the gaps
Show us a pair you love and one that's nearly right; the assistant recommends an alternate rise/leg and a complementary wash to cover smart and casual.
Related reads
- Smart casual: smart-casual-for-work
- Layering: layering-like-a-stylist
- Weekend formula: weekend-outfit-formula
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