How to Choose Your Most Flattering Jeans

You can't beat the price of $35 (and free shipping and free returns)! Notice the curvy design on the back pockets -- great for a curvy body.

An elegant option for the plus size woman at a reasonable price point.

I couldn't decide whether to put these in the trouser jean section of curvy but chose curvy. These have a wider leg (like a trouser) so shorter tops will look better.

A number of my curvy clients love the inc jeans. And, they come at a reasonable price point.

This is just one example of Joe's Jeans for curvy bodies. It has a contoured waist band to hug your curves.

Pretty much every body type can wear a trouser style jean (if you can wear trousers you can wear trouser jeans!). The key is in how you style it. Don't wear anything too long with it or you will look like you are drowning in fabric. And, they are best worn with a heel to extend the leg line AND they must be worn very long (longer than the model above)--only about 1/2" off the ground in the back.

Another example of JAG pull-on jeans this one in bootcut--free shipping and free returns!

Here's another example of a straight leg pull on jean. It, too, has back pockets and again they ride a bit low so check the rear view before you decide if you like them.

JAG pull-on jeans are great and they do have back pockets so you don't have to wear them with something long necessarily. It is shown here in a straight leg version but they also have skinny and bootcut. Very comfortable although sometimes the waist gaps on curvy bodies. And, the pocket placement is very low so if you have a flatter butt, these are not good for you--the low pocket will make your butt look even flatter.

These jeans do not have back pockets so you will want to wear something long enough to cover your butt. Also, I had to have the waistband taken in a bit, but once I did they fit perfectly and are comfortable.

Finding jeans with pockets that sit higher on your butt and tilt outwards can make your butt look fuller.

If all else fails (or you don't want the butt-lifting technology), simple add width through the pocket design. Flap pockets add volume and the point in the flap brings the eye higher on your butt to give a visual lift.

Designed by Spanx so you know what that means! (Although I've heard that they do not feel constricting like the shapewear can.)

The 'instasculpt' 4-way stretch is designed to your rear a lift.

Yes, these actually push your put up. I haven't tried them nor do I know anyone who has, but thought I'd share them just in case.

These are a 'sculpt & lift' style for those of you in the UK.

As you can see, Liverpool makes a skinny jean, too (also in petite and regular).

For those of you in the UK I have heard that Gok Wan's jeans are really comfortable and very reasonably priced.

At a moderate price point, these jeans are great for some curvy women and the flap pockets are good for a woman who has a slightly flatter derriere. The skinny flare is also gaining popularity as a trend--the flare is not so overpowering that it will look outdated quickly. Great for balancing curvy bodies.

DKNY jeans work for a number of my clients and have a very classic feel to them.

While Loft does make other colors as well as regular denim, I thought it was good to show a sleek pair of truly opaque white jeans--worn at a flattering length.

Black jeans can go almost everywhere these days! These are sleek and have a moderate price point.

These are made from 79% organic cotton and come in a variety of colors. Some women even say they would do a yoga class in them -- that's how comfy they are!

You also can't beat the price!

These are available in regular and petite sizes. They are called a 'jegging,' but as you can see they are not particularly tight to the ankle--they fit more like a slightly skinny or tighter straight leg. Since that is the case make sure they hit below the ankle or your legs will look shorter. Some curvy women find these fit well.

Lucky Brand is known for having a natural look to their jeans. Here is a simple 5 pocket straight leg--shown at a flattering length.

If you are tall, these jeans are perfect. They come in up to a 38" inseam and have a very sleek look.

Miraclebody has a canvas panel at the waistband to help flatten the tummy. It's not uncomfortable (I am very sensitive to that). If these fit you well, you'll love them.

I own a pair of Paige jeans and really like them. This is their sleek straight leg with 1% spandex so it has some body to it.

I found out about these jeans from a client. She was telling me how soft her jeans were and I had to go check them out for myself. Nice dark wash with a limited amount of whiskering.

Not Your Daughter's Jeans come in a variety of styles, fabrics and washes. If you don't like one, try another one before you give up on this brand. It is by far one of the most popular. Their rise tends towards mid- to high-rise.

Liverpool jeans have been very popular with my clients, especially my curvy clients. They look hip and fresh and are very comfortable. They come in petite and regular sizes and a variety of leg styles (and I think they even make a pull-on). Some also have flap pockets so check out all the styles before trying them on.

As you can see here, skinny jeans look best when they are very slim at the ankle and hit at or just below (like these).

Too short. Or, they need to be slimmer around her ankle. These make her legs look short (which maybe isn't a huge problem for her since she has super long legs, but for most people it will not be as flattering as wearing them longer.

Too long. They need to go to the tailor. The front of the jeans should rest on the top of her foot.

Way too short!!!

These need to be about 1/2" to 1" longer.

Great length -- obviously, this is a flare jean so it's really important that it be super long to keep the look elegant. Too short and your legs look short.

Nice length!

Too short.The jeans should be touching the top of her shoes.