There's the 'pear', the 'apple' the 'square'. And then there's the curvy and the boy-ish figure, the short and the tall, the thin, the athletic. After looking at many guides I have come to one simple realization. None of us fit into just one of these standards. Or two. Maybe three at the least. What is most frustrating is that many guides will assume that if you have a certain 'shape' your height and everything else will be a certain way- and this is just not so. That is why I am formulating a new guide that should be more helpful for targeting every need in a clear and comprehensive manner!
This ultra-condensed guide will finally allow you to find your VARIOUS body 'types' and 'issues', and actually find out exactly what will work best for you! No more guessing! :)
I will be posting one section a day until it is all posted!
Bottom Heavy
This is actually something a well-designed jean can help with! After all, designer jeans are all about creating more balance!
•Pockets: Avoid very large or tiny pockets, average size is best! And look for pockets that are well centered, neither too high, low, narrow or wide apart.
•Cut: Sleek and simple designs will definitely do you good (avoid extra frills, details and pocket material such as flaps). Also, straight, cigarette, and skinny legs are typically very unflattering for this body type because it will make you appear as an inverted triangle. Stick with flared boot-cut jeans or a nice wide leg/trouser cut that fits snuggly at the rear and thigh, and has a sleek, straight line from the thigh to the floor. 7 for all Mankind Dojo’s work great for this (or something similar), but careful of the large trouser-hems, which can create a shorter-looking leg if you are already short.
•Rise: You will want to be looking for a mid-rise (not too high or too low). This will give you comfortable rear coverage but it won’t accentuate the area either.
•Wash: This is where a dark wash can really come in handy. Dark colors will flatter and bring proportion very nicely.
•Stretch or Rigid?: Both work very well! But be sure to check your other areas of concern on this list to see what may be best for you.
Top Heavy
Try finding jeans that ‘attract’ the eye away from your top is your best bet!
•Pockets: Pockets with detailing, flap pockets and the like work well, especially if you have a small or flat rear.
•Cut: Most often, those that are top-heavy by definition are not bottom-heavy, so adding extra design and material from the waist down will really help add balance. Also, try to stay away from straight and skinny jeans, which can throw the body off-balance and accentuate a larger top.
•Rise: Not particularly applicable to this particular area, it is dependent on other issues. Check your other areas of concern on this list to see what may be best for you.
•Wash: Medium and light-colored jeans will also work well for you (but you can make dark work as well- be careful of jeans that are dark, ultra sleek and simple, though, which will not do their job of pulling the eye downwards or balancing your body shape, unless you wear a dark top with them).
•Stretch or Rigid?: Both work very well! But be sure to check your other areas of concern on this list to see what may be best for you.
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