A flattering pair of jeans is a wardrobe staple that every woman seeks. Unfortunately, shopping for said amazing denim can be compared to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. (This pair is too loose in the butt, this pair is too tight in the legs, and this pair is almost perfect-if I didn't have to pay to get them hemmed!) One tip that we learned from our days working at American Eagle is that you should always try on more than one pair of the same size, same style jean. Denim stretches, and if the pair that you grabbed has been tried on by a few women before you, they'll fit differently than a pair that was just pulled off the warehouse truck. With the expert help from New York-based wardrobe stylist Shatonia Amee, here are five signs that a pair of jeans is not for you:
1. There's bunching, wrinkles, or sagging in the crotch area. "You shouldn't have excess material in your crotch," Shatonia says. "Your jeans should be able to come all the way up and lie flat in that area.
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Denim by Shape
With so much denim to choose from this fall, finding the jeans of your dreams is no easy task. So our WD staffers stepped in to do all the legwork for you. From boot-cut to control-top, they put an impressive 271 pairs to the test, in search of the most flattering fits out there. Here, our true blue guide to the best jeans for every body type.
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Boyish
"These Lee jeans fit my legs well and give me a better-looking bottom. I felt more confident the minute I put them on."-Donna Meadow, Associate Food Editor
Create the illusion of curves with a bootcut hem and a deep yoke (the V-shaped section on the seat area) to emphasize your behind. This comfy pair will keep its shape after wash and wear thanks to its premium yarn and extra elastane. Lee Slender Secret bootcut jeans, $27.99; Lee.com
Photo: © Sergio Kurhajec/Woman's Day
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