Question
I can never find a pair of jeans that really flatter my figure. I am not overweight, but in many jeans, my bottom looks too big. To compensate, I wear long, flowy tops to hide my bottom. I have lots of pretty, shorter tops that I love and I want to wear them with jeans. Please help me!
Brieanna, via e-mail.
Answer
Try a relaxed fit jean that isn’t too figure hugging in the bottom area, this will look more flattering and be more comfortable.
Although hipster jeans are still the most common style found in fashionable shops today, a higher-waisted jean is slowly becoming fashionable again. A higher waist would be more flattering for a fuller figure, and help close the gap between your waistband and shorter tops, avoiding the unsightly stomach bulge. For a pair of great higher cut jeans try:
RM Williams – (08) 8259 1000
Perri Cutten – (03) 9427 8687
Levis – (02) 9900 0842
Carla Zampatti – (02) 9264 8244
Simona – 1800 654 116
Country Road – 1800 801 911
Failing this you could layer your short tops over longer tops to cover your tummy whilst wearing lower cut jeans. French Connection (1800 640 249) and Witchery (1800 640 249) make a great lower cut jean at a very affordable price.
Don’t be afraid of stretch denim, although it may be a little figure hugging it’s much more comfortable and helps avoid the unsightly “love handle” look that is often the result of tight, rigid denim. Stretch denim is actually more flattering, giving a streamlined silhouette.
