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!
Short Torso
Aside from wearing long tops or low-slung belts there are actually ways in which jeans can help lengthen your torso too!
•Pockets: Slightly lower placed pockets can help slightly to make it appear as though your torso is meeting your legs slightly lower down than it actually is.
•Cut: Not 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.
•Rise: This is the most important factor! Jeans which are low rise or super-low rise will help stretch and elongate your torso, and give more balance. To avoid jeans that give a constant ‘peep-show’ every time you sit down, try a contoured waistband that is low in the front and higher in the back (Grass Jeans make an amazing contour waist jean).
•Wash: Not 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.
•Stretch or Rigid?: Both work well, stretch can sometimes make for a more comfortable low or super low rise than rigid can though (allows you to sit easier).
Long Torso
Wearing belts around the waist (and not hips)and sweaters with belt ties are very flattering, as are tailored tops that come in at the waist. But what can jeans do to shorten your torso??
•Pockets: Pockets that are center or slightly high will bring the length of your legs up higher to meet your torso, creating more balance. Avoid low or very low placed pockets.
•Cut: Not 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.
•Rise: This is the most important factor! Mid-rise (not high, or low) is best. It will really help to balance and accentuate a nice proportion to your overall shape and appearance. Jeans with studded, embroidered, or otherwise eye-catching waistbands are also great for this body (be sure your tops don’t hide too much of the nice mid-rise or fancy waistbands!).
•Wash: Not 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.
•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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