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Find the best jeans for your shape

Whether you want to accentuate your legs or camouflage your tummy, find the best shape to suit and flatter your body type.
By Chatelaine
Find the best jeans for your shape

Find the best jeans for your shape

Boot-Cut

Shape: Slim fitting through the thigh with a slight flare just below the knee.
 
Best for: Petite, curvy or tall and slim; this cut of denim is universally flattering.
 
Fit tip: Look for a mid-rise and a length long enough so you can have them hemmed to a perfect length for your leg.

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Cropped

Shape: A cut that hits right at the ankle and depending on your height has to be hemmed that way.
 
Best for:  Tall or boyish figures.
 
Fit tip: The most flattering fit for a cropped pant is slim. If you go oversized, look for details like pleats and cuffed bottoms.

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High-Waisted

Shape: Sits high on your true waistline and can be found in both slim fit and wide-leg.
 
Best for: Camouflaging a tummy and defining your waist, particularly when belted.
 
Fit tip: Make sure the fit is fitted but not too tight and make sure they are hitting you at the smallest part of your waist.

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Skinny

Shape: Fitted through the leg with a narrow opening and lots of taper.

Best for:  
Short or tall, but have to be dedicated to having or blessed with killer stems.  

Fit tip:
This style should look snug but not painted on. Stretch is key here.

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