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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Best Jeans for your Booty

Have you ever noticed that some jeans just look awesome on your butt? To follow-up on my previous post, finding the right jeans for your body type, here is a quicker guide to find jeans that specifically accentuate your butt the right way.

Best Jeans for a Flat / Little Butt

The problem with jeans and flat butts is that they aren't really compatible together. Denim is a stiff material. When a flat butt is stuffed into denim jeans, the butt looks even flatter because the denim will squish and flatten your butt even more. But a flat butt can still look good in jeans. Find a pair of jeans made from lightweight denim. The best jeans for flat butts will also contain some spandex or other stretchy material to lessen the chances of your butt going flatter.

Try to get jeans with some sort of design on the back pockets to add the illusion of more being there. Any sort of design on the backside of your jeans will make your butt look better. Look for lots of contrast stitching, flap pockets, or other design elements. If you have a flat butt, avoid jeans without pockets or jeans made of heavy denim.

Best Jeans for a Saggy Butt

To help make your butt look more firm and toned, here a few to tips to find the best jeans. Try skinny leg or straight leg jeans if you have a saggy butt. This makes your legs appear longer, so your butt seems higher and firmer. The best jeans for a saggy butt will have pockets. If you can find jeans with pockets that are placed higher than normal or with angled pockets, these are the very best jeans to enhance a saggy butt.

Best Jeans for a Big Butt

Jeans that give a little, such as jeans that have spandex, help make big butts fit better in jeans. The best jeans for a big butt are boot cut jeans. Avoid wearing jeans with widely spaced pockets. The wide apart pockets could make your butt appear too wide.

If you feel that your butt appears too big, the best jeans for your butt will not have heavy decorations or stitching on the back side. Don't wear jeans with flap pockets or button pockets. Try wearing jeans with small, angled pockets.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Jeans for RECTANGULAR Body Type

If you aren't sure if this is your body type, visit: Identify Your Body Type to find out. This is part of a series for finding the right jeans for your body type compliments of http://www.jeans-and-accessories.com/, which is the source of my information.

Finding the best fitting womens designer jeans for the straight / rectangular body type is not an impossible task. There are many options for you to work with. The right choices can help create a curvier appearance where you want it.

Goal
Your goal should be to create curves and attract attention to those parts of your body that need "spicing up". One of the most common questions that we get is, "what can I do to enhance a flat butt". Well, some of the tips on this page should set you on the right course. If you are short waisted, elongating the appearance of your torso should also be part of your goal.

Do's:

Look for a relaxed flared fit that hugs and lifts your butt
A straight fit from the hip to the knees with a slight flare and the end should serve you well
Low rise jeans with a high back and low front are a good choice if you are short waisted
If you are well balanced or long waisted, a higher rise pair of womens designer jeans can help accentuate the curves on your hips. You may even venture to try on a tapered cut
A contoured waistband will help create curves
Strategically placed washes or embellishments in the back pocket areas will attract attention to your hips
Smaller or pointed back pockets spread far apart make your butt look fuller
Flaps in the back pockets can also be helpful, as they "add some bulk"
Lighter washes or fades along the legs and knees add shape to thighs

Don'ts:

By all means avoid a straight cut
Avoid baggies
Avoid cuts with excess material at the bottom, that's what womens designer jeans do best!
Don't hold back and use all the means at your disposal (washes, shades, embellishments)

Accessories:

Attract attention to your neck, use V lined tops below collarbone
Use necklaces, scarves or other accessories to attract even more attention upwards
Longer tailored and tapered jackets that hug the waist
Mix and match colors
Use shoulder pads
Avoid tightly fitted blouses
Avoid wide belts, especially contrasting colors
Use thin belts the color of your top, if you want to elongate your torso
Avoid bundling fabrics at waist
Try knitwear that can be belted
Bold prints add to the illusion of curvier shapes, either in tops or bottoms

**This article is reposted from http://www.jeans-and-accessories.com/

Jeans for DIAMOND Body Type

Goal:
Your goal is to elongate, while detracting attention from your waist and placing some emphasis on your bust and shoulders.

Do's:

A boot cut fit with some stretch is your best bet, and is usually a staple cut of most womens designer jeans
Opt for a relaxed fit
Use dark denim and pair them with dark high heels and dark tops
Try to find a pair in which the outseam is brought further to the front (This gives the illusion of a thinner thighs)
Look for pockets that sit higher as they will make your legs appear to be longer
Look for larger pockets for they will make your butt appear smaller
Allow hem to reach the ground when wearing jeans with high heels
Same color on shoes, socks and jeans will make your legs look longer
If you are slightly short waisted, a slightly low rise cut will help make your torso look longer

Don'ts:

Avoid tapered or ultra-tapered legs, as they call attention to the hips
Avoid capris, as they re-enforce the diamond shape
Avoid cuts that will rise above your natural waist
Avoid Small pockets as they may make your rear end look larger
Avoid washed out areas in rear and thighs
Avoid embellishments in rear pockets as they attract attention to that area
Find a fit that contours, not hugs your body
Avoid saggy or baggy cuts as well as excess fabric in the rear, this is what womens designer jeans do best
Remember, designer blue jeans are all about making your rear end look good!

Accessories:

Shoulder pads are a must
Attract attention to your neck with necklaces, scarves
Avoid thick belts (especially if you have no waist)
Tops should be fitted over the bust and spread over hip area
Never wear a jacket that ends at the butt

**This article is reposted from http://www.jeans-and-accessories.com/

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Jeans for FULL ROUNDED Body Type

Goal:
To take focus away from the hip, thigh and bottom area. Elongate, do not cut in half.

Do's:

Boot-cut jeans give a long and lean look, which is flattering to most women
Darker color womens designer jeans
Look for pants that fit your waist and are relaxed in the hip and thigh areas without adding bulk
Look for jeans with the seam closer to front, this gives the impression of thinner thighs
Try medium to high rise, but stay at least one inch below your belly button
Wide waistbands can be very helpful in holding back your belly
Look for styles that contour, and soften your outline
Diagonal front pockets also have a slimming effect
Look for large loosely spaced pockets
Monochromatic dressing should add to the slimming effect

Don'ts:

Pleats widen the look of hips and thighs, so avoid them
Avoid womens designer jeans that are tapered or ultra-tapered legs, as they call attention to the hips and thighs
I shouldn't have to even mention capris
Avoid saggy or baggy pants, especially in the rear end
Never use cuffs
Avoid jeans with small pockets.
Avoid jeans that are tight in the knees
Avoid distressed jeans with faded bottoms and thighs no matter how fashionable
Avoid styles that hug your body.
Don’t wear belts too tight
Avoid high waisted womens designer jeans, they will make your butt look huge
No "whiskers" in the front, they will make your hips look wider

Accessories:

Tops should emphasize long-line (Never wear a jacket that end at the butt)
No cropped tops
V necklines
Jackets should be slightly fitted, shaped
Handbags should be at hip level, preferably lower
Attract attention to your neck and bust
Avoid fitted tops and wide lapels
Avoid a contrasting hip line (different color belt)
Use narrow belts, same color as your top to elongate the torso,or same color as your pants, to elongate the lower body
Avoid wide collars and lapels
Use small scale patterns on tops, avoid animal and large prints
Avoid horizontal features, emphasize verticality
Use light accessories and details

**This article was reposted from http://www.jeans-and-accessories.com.

Jeans for INVERTED TRIANGLE Body Type

Goal:
You must divert attention from your shoulders and bust, and show off your narrow hips.

Dos:

Boot-cut and flared legs give a long and lean look, which is flattering to most women
Look for patch pockets
Look for styles that enhance your backside without sagging in the rear, as womens designer jeans are meant to do
Slim frames can benefit from side pockets, which create a fuller thigh
Look for jeans with a yoke in the back, which can make your backside look fuller
Consider a low rise jean with a contoured waistline
Tapered legs to the knees but not with exaggerated flare will also work well
Strategically placed washes or embellishments in the front and back pocket areas will attract attention to your hips
Also lighter washes or fades along the legs and knees add shape to thighs

Don'ts:

Never use tapered jeans or any that are tight in the knees
Avoid standard straight legged jeans
Avoid jeans with very small waistbands
Avoid pocket-less jeans
Avoid big rear pockets
Womens designer jeans in darker colors will make your hips appear smaller

Accessories:

Longer Tunics
Low slung belts help attract eyes to hip area
Look for raglan sleeves or any high sleeve cut
Never use shoulder pads
Avoid very fitted suit jackets and shoulder pads
Patch pockets in blouses
Avoid strapless, full sleeved or sleeveless tops
V-necklines will pull the eye away from your shoulders
Darker colors in jackets and tops will minimize shoulders

**This article was reposted from http://www.jeans-and-accessories.com/ .

Jeans for HOURGLASS Body Type

Goal:
Work with your shape. Draw attention to your waist, don’t complain!

Dos:

You have the “ideal” figure, and almost anything goes.
Look for a good fit
Try those that give a smooth fit at the waistline and hips and aren't bulky in the thighs
Look for jeans that run straight from the hips to the knees, with a good flare at the end of the legs
Look for a cut with larger hip and smaller waist to avoid an opening in the back
If you don't find pants with this fit, be willing to buy a pair that fits around the butt and is loose at the waist. Some tailoring will be needed.
Go for stretch denim, it will hug your curves and work with them
Most womens designer jeans are designed with this ideal body type in mind, take advantage of that
Low rise jeans will help balance your proportions if you are slightly short waisted

Don'ts:

Don’t conceal your delicate structure in oversized pants
Avoid baggy as well as too tight jeans
Even though you may still look great in straight cut jeans, it's a shame not to get some more mileage from your natural curves
You have no need to embellish your jeans, but if you must, it won't hurt......

Accessories:

Go for belts and waistbands, they draw attention to your waist
Low slung belts
Wrap tops with tie at waist

**This article was reposted from http://www.jeans-and-accessories.com.

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Jeans for PEAR Body Type

Goal:
To enhance your upper body and detract attention from your bottom. Within reasonable limits, to mold your hips and rear end with well cut designer's jeans.

Do's:

Boot-cut and flared legs give a long and lean look, but the gentler flare of the bootcut will serve you better
Womens designer jeans in stretch fabrics will make any fit more comfortable
Look for dark washes
As obvious as this may sound, it is especially important for women with a tummy: buy jeans that are the right size! You do not want to have a “belly spill over”
Try to find a pair in which the outseam is brought further to the front. This gives the illusion of a thinner thighs
Avoid pockets that sit too low, near the beginning of the butt, as they will shorten the look of your legs
Avoid excess fabric in the rear-end area
Low rise jeans can help make your rear end appear shorter and your torso longer

Don'ts:

Pleats widen the look of hips and thighs
Avoid small pockets in rear, as well as pocket-less jeans and pockets placed too wide apart
Avoid tight jeans, especially those that are tight at the knees
Avoid bundling fabrics at waist
Avoid horizontal detailing at hip level, such as contrasting pockets
Even if this is the rage in womens designer jeans, avoid washes in the back pocket area, as well as any embellishment
Don't even consider capris (nobody should)

Accessories:

Look for Flowing fabrics and blouses with a lot of detailing
Long jackets, never to the hip
Semi fitted or Tailored tops
Jackets should end below the hips
Shoulder pads
Loose or dropped belts
Keep handbags above hip level
Look for cowl necks and square necklines
Use belt the color of your blouse, narrow and draped
Dark colors on bottom and bright colors on top

**This article is reposted from http://www.jeans-and-accessories.com/

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Step ONE to finding the right jeans: Identify Your Body Type

Since the posting Favorite Jeans, I have been getting many questions about what jeans are good for each body type. First thing first... STEP ONE: identify your body type. In the following postings, I will go into what works for each body type. Each day will be another body type, so stay tuned... !

Here is a very helpful guide for identifying your body type that I picked up from www.jeans-and-accessories.com :

Rectangular: This body type is not common. Shoulders and hips are of equal width, with little waist definition. Bust size is average, rib cage large, waist not marked, flat butt, and thin legs. Tend to gain weight in the abdomen, thighs and love handles, and tend to have a little pot belly. Click here to find out what jeans work for a rectangular body shape.

Pear Shape: Rounded hips with defined waist. Full rounded hips and bottom. Narrow shoulders and small bust. Tend to gain weight in bottom and thighs and are prone to saddle bags while their stomachs remain relatively flat and their waists small. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to camouflage a large rear end. Click here to find out what jeans work for a pear body shape.

Hourglass: Balance of curves and angles, straight shoulders, defined waist, curvy bottom. Bust and hips in proper proportions. Shapely legs and usually fine boned. Weight gain is usually in the love handles, stomach and thighs. Even for this "ideal" body type, it's not easy to find the best fitting jeans, as you will see in the link that follows. Click here to find out what jeans work for an hourglass body shape.

Inverted Triangle: Broad shoulders, medium to full bust, average waist, narrow hips and shapely long legs. Weight gain usually is apparent in the stomach, midsection, breasts and arms. Rear usually remains flat and thighs slender. The best fitting jeans in this case may require handling optical illusions! Click here to find out what jeans work for an inverted body shape.

Full Rounded: Round body with fuller shorter waist, wider rib cage, rounded neck and back. Lower hips and slender legs. A great deal can be done to find the best fitting jeans for an oversized rear end. Click here to find out what jeans work for a full rounded body shape.

Diamond: Narrow shoulders, small bust, broad hips generous thighs and slender calves. Click here to find out what jeans work for a diamond body shape.