The Best Jeans for Every Body Type
We all know how hard it is to find perfect jeans. Our team wriggled into countless pairs and found great ones for all silhouettes—including one all-star that looks good on everyone.
Photo: Roger Neve
Your Body Type: Curvy
Least Likely to Gap at the Waist
Made especially for curvy figures, these jeans are part of Eddie Bauer's new line based on body type.
Eddie Bauer, $70; EddieBauer.com
Made especially for curvy figures, these jeans are part of Eddie Bauer's new line based on body type.
Eddie Bauer, $70; EddieBauer.com
Photo: Roger Neve
Your Body Type: Plus
Most Flattering for Plus Sizes
Features shapewear technology and 1 percent spandex for an allover sleek look. Available in sizes 14 to 28.
Lane Bryant T3, $70; LaneBryant.com
Features shapewear technology and 1 percent spandex for an allover sleek look. Available in sizes 14 to 28.
Lane Bryant T3, $70; LaneBryant.com
Your Body Type: Plus
The 40% stretch fabric of these bootcut jeans is great for overall body slimming.
MiracleBody by Miraclesuit, $110; MiracleBody.com
MiracleBody by Miraclesuit, $110; MiracleBody.com
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Your Body Type: Tall
Least Likely to Need Alterations
The extralong inseam is 38 inches—"regular" jeans are often 32 to 33 inches.
Long Tall Sally, $85; US.LongTallSally.com
The extralong inseam is 38 inches—"regular" jeans are often 32 to 33 inches.
Long Tall Sally, $85; US.LongTallSally.com
Photo: Roger Neve
Your Body Type: Boyish
Best Booty Builder
A subtle sculpted lining is sewn into the back, making your tush look naturally rounded.
James Jeans, $202; JamesJeans.us
A subtle sculpted lining is sewn into the back, making your tush look naturally rounded.
James Jeans, $202; JamesJeans.us
Your Body Type: Boyish
Slim through the hips and thigh with a high waist for full coverage, the pocket seeming on these jeans visually lifts your backside.
Beija Flor, $187; ILoveTheseJeans.com
Beija Flor, $187; ILoveTheseJeans.com
Your Body Type: Petite
These straight leg jeans have a 30-inch inseam and come in sizes 00 to 14. If they're still a bit long, no need to worry—they'll look great cuffed.
Gap, $70; Gap.com
Gap, $70; Gap.com
The All-Star Jean
These slim-cut jeans look great on everyone. Their boot cut is universally flattering, and they sit high on the hips for full tummy and back coverage, so they're muffin top proof.
Rag & Bone, $180; Rag-Bone.com
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Rag & Bone, $180; Rag-Bone.com
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From the September 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine