SHOPPING for jeans isn’t always easy, with shops like Marks & Spencer have a wide range to choose from it can be hard to know which style is right for you.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to try on every pair to find the perfect fit though, this fashion fan has done all the hard work for you.
2
2
Posting on TikTok, Hayley shared a handy guide on which styles are best for curvy girls like her.
The 55-year-old explained: “I’ve never been one for wearing jeans until recently and it really is a minefield trying to navigate the most flattering style for my figure.”
PALAZZO
This style has a very wide leg that flares out from the waist and are generally more flowy than other jean styles.
Hayley said she’d be keen to give this style a go as someone who has tried the shape before but never in denim.
WIDE LEG
This style might vary from shop to shop, as the fashion fan noted the wide leg style in Marks & Spencer didn’t actually look too wide, so it could be something she could get away with wearing.
BARREL
Like wide leg jeans, this style has plenty of room down the length of your legs but tapers in slightly at the ankle and hips, giving them that classic look, like a barrel.
“Barrel seems to work well for larger hips and shorter people,” Hayley pointed out.
BOYFRIEND
A big no-no as far as the fashion fan was concerned, boyfriend jeans are supposed to look like you’ve borrowed them from your man’s wardrobe.
Usually, they have mid to low-rise fit and are loose around the leg, tapering in just at the end.
Hayley recommended sticking to straight up and down for a more flattering fit if you’re more on the curvy side though.
MOM
Another no for Hayley, mom jeans usually have more space around the zipper area and tapered at the bottom but can look unflattering.
FLARES
You might think flared jeans are a win for bigger hips, but Hayley said she steers clean because they’re usually too tight on her thighs.
That said, if you do have bigger hips but slim legs, this style could work for you.
STRAIGHT
This style can be hit or miss for fashion fans with big hips since the straight cut can often often be lost once they’re on.
Why is it so hard to find the perfect pair of jeans…
Deputy Fashion Editor Abby Mchale has revealed why it’s so hard to find the perfect pair of jeans…
If there is one item of clothing that is never easy to buy it’s jeans.
If you think you’ve got your size nailed after finding the perfect fit, nine times out of ten when you next come to buying a pair you will most likely still have to try before you buy.
But what is it about jeans that makes them such a difficult fit?
Well there isn’t a universal size guide that every retailer sticks to, so this means that one brands size 12 could be an inch or so different to another brands and that can make all the difference.
Plus, it’s all about the denim, some jeans are made with stiffer denim that don’t give them as much give.
Whereas some stretchier denims obviously have more stretch which means they can be more forgiving.
However, don’t forget that all denim does eventually stretch, so when you’re trying jeans on and they feel ever so slightly tight, remember that they will actually give after wearing them.
So sadly this does mean the best piece of advice is to just try them on, however if you are short of time or can’t be bothered then the Japanese jean test I have found works quite effectively.
Wrap the waistband of the jeans around your neck, if they can wrap all the way round and don’t leave a gap then they should fit your waist.
