Picking the Perfect Pair of Jeans

A great fitting pair of jeans can be the most versatile and appreciated item in your wardrobe; however finding a pair of jeans that feel great, fit well, and look good can be a monumental task. There are so many brands of jeans, that searching for the perfect pair can be a little like the search for the Holy Grail. Here are several pointers to make shopping for a great pair of jeans more successful.

Know what style of jeans compliments your body, not the mannequin's. Different manufacturers have different specifications in designing their brand of jeans. Jeans are usually divided into three categories or designs: slim, relaxed, and loose. If you are very slim with narrow hips, or a teenager, you should buy slim fit jeans. Those with average bodies will not look willowy and sexy in these jeans; they will only look like a juicy sausage bursting from it's casing - not very flattering. If you have a defined waist and curvy hips, your best option is to buy relaxed fit jeans. They tend to have more room in the seat and thighs. If you are very curvy all over, you should buy loose fit jeans. Loose fitting jeans have a very forgiving cut and can be worn by most body types. Avoid side pockets and pick jeans with larger back pockets. Side pockets only draw attention to your hips and small back pockets make your rear end look larger.

Best Fitting Brands for the Average Woman

Levi's are the classic brand of jeans. They have been around forever and are both stylish and affordable. The best fitting pair of Levi's for the average woman is the Classic 501. These are the original five pocket Levi's with a straight leg fit. If you need a little more room in the seat and thigh, try the Relaxed 550.

Gap has two styles of jeans that are great for the body of the average woman. First, Gap Reverse Fit jeans sit high on the waist and cover the tummy. They also have room in the seat and thighs. The second style is the Gap Wide-leg jeans. These provide extra room from the hips all the way to the ankles and are made of a lightweight denim that is more slimming than other types of denim.

Lee Jeans are very flattering overall as a brand. There are three styles of Lee Jeans that fit the average body really well: Relaxed, Easy, and Big Easy.

If you still can't get a perfect fit with any of these brands, you can get a custom made pair of jeans at many different retailers that are designed just for your body. Some of these retailers are: Land's End, J.C. Penney, and Levi. With all of the options available to you, you should be looking great in a sexy fitting pair of jeans just in time for next weekend.