The other day I was lazily flipping through the current Fitness magazine, and low and behold, they had a whole section on jeans and their pockets. Jeans seem to be in magazines a lot these days. "Find your perfect fit" it always screams out at you from the shelves. Well, easier said then done. In the Fitness magazine it also had a suggestion that if you don't have the time to actually work out and shape your derriere, then 'fake it' by minimizing the size of your rear with jeans that have longer, lower pockets. OR, boost it up (if your flat) with higher, smaller pockets.
This is actually good advise.
The rule of thumb with pockets is exactly that, however there are many other things you should know before deciding on some jeans that will have the perfect pocket placement for you.
Placement is key...I know, on the back right? It's a little more complex than that. They can be wide apart, close together, high on your rear or lower, entering the 'leg zone'. Also, the size DOES matter. Small pockets will typically be very unflattering for those that have a shapely rear, but will have a nice boosting effect (and be the perfect size) for those with a small, flat rear. Big pockets actually will minimize the size, whereas small pockets will give the illusion of a larger rear. The lower the pockets, the more your rear will appear to be higher, and thus, more lifted and toned and shaped in appearance. Also, when they are wider apart, they can cover that 'extra' hip area for those who have wide hips, and give the illusion of more proportion. The more close together the pockets, the more wide your hips will look. If you are not sure which is best for you, go with something in the middle, which always looks nice.
Then there are pockets that are tilted or with obscure shapes, like James, Brown label, Goldsign and AG among some. The shape and/or tilt also helps give the illusion that you are more toned than you actually are. Great, huh? The shape and tilt of the pocket will actually look like your rear is lifted upwards, rather than really realizing its just a shaped pocket. This is why designer jeans can be so nice.
It really is all about the pocket placement.
No one wants to see the front of a pair of jeans when deciding whether to get them. We turn them right around, and stare at the butt area. Because the key to designer jeans is not only having thinner looking thighs, longer legs, trimmer hips and a flatter belly, but most importantly having a fabulous rear view.
Look for a blog soon on which brand is best for who according to pocket placement! :)
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