💁‍♀️ The Ultimate Guide to Finding Jeans for Your Body Type

Jeans. We love them… until we have to shop for them. 😩
Finding a pair that actually flatters your body (and doesn’t leave you frustrated in the fitting room) can feel impossible. But this video by @TheLifestyleCog breaks down everything you need to know to finally feel confident in jeans that fit your shape, not just your size.

And as always, I had to react — because this isn’t just a guide… it’s a masterclass in balance, proportion, and self-confidence.

👗 Why Knowing Your Body Type Changes Everything

Before diving into jean styles, Libby walks us through the 5 main body types:

• Rectangle

• Pear (triangle)

• Inverted triangle

• Hourglass

• Apple (round)

But she reminds us: most of us aren’t just one type. We shift, we gain or lose weight, and that’s okay. This guide is about giving you styling tools that adapt with you, not limit you.

👖 Know Your Jean Cuts First

She simplifies the denim jungle by focusing on 6 common cuts:

• Skinny

• Straight-leg

• Boyfriend

• Bootcut

• Flared

• Wide-leg

She also explains rises:

• Low-rise (sits below the hips — usually avoid)

• Mid-rise (just under the navel — universally flattering)

• High-rise (at or above the navel — best for most shapes)

🔎 Let's Break It Down by Body Type

🔹 Rectangle Body Type

Goal: Add curves and define the waist.

Best jeans:

• Bootcut

• Wide-leg

• Slim or skinny (if paired with volume on top)

• Straight-leg

Key tips:

• Always go for high or mid-rise

• Look for back pockets, whiskering, or faded details at the hips to create fullness

• Avoid boyfriend jeans, low-rise, or overly fluid shapes like bell bottoms

Celeb inspo: Anne Hathaway, Deepika Padukone

🔸 Pear (Triangle) Body Type

Goal: Balance wider hips by drawing attention upward or keeping the lower half neutral.

Best jeans:

• Straight-leg

• Wide-leg

• Bootcut

Key tips:

• Opt for dark wash to minimize volume

• Stick to mid or high-rise

• Avoid skinny jeans, light washes, or any details (fades, whiskers) around the hips

Celeb inspo: Jennifer Lopez (in high-rise wide-leg = flawless)

🔺 Inverted Triangle Body Type

Goal: Minimize broader shoulders and add volume to the bottom half.

Best jeans:

• Wide-leg

• Bootcut

• Boyfriend or baggy

• Cropped jeans

Key tips:

• Add details like pockets, light washes, fading on the bottom

• Avoid slim or skinny jeans that highlight the narrow hips

• Cropped lengths add visual weight and balance

Celeb inspo: Angelina Jolie, Cindy Crawford

⏳ Hourglass Body Type

Goal: Maintain balance and define the waist.

Best jeans:

• Everything — as long as the fit is right!

• Slim, straight, bootcut, flared, mom jeans, tapered

Key tips:

• Go for mid or high-rise

• Avoid low-rise which widens hips and shortens legs

• Keep cuts simple and clean

Celeb inspo: Priyanka Chopra (literally owns every cut beautifully)

🔵 Apple (Round) Body Type

Goal: De-emphasize midsection and balance the silhouette with structure on bottom.

Best jeans:

• Wide-leg

• Bootcut

• Flared

• Boyfriend or baggy

• Straight-leg

Key tips:

• Stick to mid-rise with a wide waistband to hold the midsection

• Avoid low-rise, heavy detailing, light washes

• Choose dark denim to draw eyes away from the midsection

• If wearing skinny jeans, balance it with an untucked or oversized top

Celeb inspo: Oprah Winfrey, Melissa McCarthy

🧠 The Real Takeaway

This guide isn’t about rules — it’s about understanding how to balance your proportions to feel your best. Libby reminds us that yes, style is about expression, but it's also about feeling good in your skin.

Want to wear skinny jeans as an apple shape? Go for it. Prefer boyfriend jeans as a rectangle? Rock them. The goal here is confidence, not perfection.

🎥 Credits:
Inspired by the video “The Ultimate Guide to Finding Jeans for YOUR Body Type” by @TheLifestyleCog
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