Accenting your Genes

Not all of us have the body of a supermodel. In fact, to be exact, only 2% of the population has the genetics to pass as one. When we end up in a boutique or high-end department store, expecting a $200 pair of jeans to transform us into a supermodel, many times we can be less than impressed. And we still end up buying them, and squeezing into jeans that don't quite suit our every curve or lack there of. However, thankfully some designers have come to realize that one jean does not look good on every woman or man out there.

This is where cut, style and fit come into play (and some brands excel in this area far more than others). For example, lets take Citizens of Humanity. They make many styles (flare, bootcut, trouser), but they stick to a standard fit more or less. On the other hand, Joe's jeans have a wide array of fits that are tailored to suit certain body types. This can be very beneficial IF you have a certain body type that fits one of their cuts well, however, you won't be able to cross-over into their other 'styles' quite as much (because they are MUCH more fit-specific instead of branching over a wide range of body types).

I can just imagine the CEO's of the companies thinking to themselves 'Well, do we want to make a jean that fits average that will fit most people averagely, so tons of people can buy it? Or do we want to make a jean for each body type that only fits that body perfectly?' This is a major dilemma in the fashion industry, and working towards bridging the gap between those two problems is a never-ending struggle.

Basically, unless the jean is made out of 100% spandex, it is just not ever going to fit EVERYONE out there.

But, there are some helpful tips you can learn (and many helpful sites) so that you can be an expert in deciding for yourself what will suit your body type best amongst the world of jeans. My following blogs this week will show-case each body type(with flattering cuts for them) and brands that fit them best!