The Best Jean Style for My Shape

Apple

• Characterized by a large bust, narrow hips, broad shoulders and a less-defined waist, apple figures should deflect attention from the stomach area. Avoid button-up jeans, as these add bulk to the stomach area. Choose a jean that fits the waist comfortably, is relaxed in the hip and thigh areas, and has seams close to the front.
  
  

Hourglass

• Characterized by a full bust, well-defined waist, shapely legs and hips nearly the same size as the bust, hourglass figures should draw attention to the waist area. Avoid embellishments around the hips or thighs. Choose a jean that fits well -- nothing overly loose or tight -- has a bit of stretch and is cut larger in the hips and smaller in the waist.
  
  

Pear

• Characterized by a small bust, narrow shoulders and wider hips and thighs, pear figures should emphasize the upper body and deflect attention from the lower body. Avoid light-colored, faded jeans with detailed back pockets and excess material in the bottom area. Choose a dark shade with flared legs, a bit of stretch and seams that sit close to the front.
  
  

Rectangular

• Characterized by a small bust, narrow hips and an undefined waist, rectangular figures should focus on creating curves. Avoid overly loose jeans, straight cuts or jeans that sit low. Choose a pant with detailing and embellishments on the hip and bottom area, a contoured waist and small or pointed back pockets.
  
  

Inverted Triangle

• Characterized by a medium-to-full bust, narrow hips, an average waist, broad shoulders and shapely, long legs, inverted triangle figures should divert attention from the bust and shoulders and draw attention to the hip area. Avoid tapered or straight-legged jeans with small waistbands. Choose a light-colored jean with a contoured waistline, side pockets, washes and embellishments.
  
  

Diamond

• Characterized by a small bust, narrow shoulders, generous thighs, broad hips and slender calves, diamond figures should elongate the shape of the wearer by focusing on the bust and shoulders and deflecting attention from the waist. Avoid tapered legs, capris and baggy cuts. Choose a dark shade with a relaxed fit, large pockets that sit high and a slightly low-rise cut.