| Finding the pair of jeans that give you the perfect fit to | | | | continued perfect fit and they will mould to your body |
| suit your shape can be tricky. So here are a few tips | | | | shape. |
| on what styles suit which body shape. | | | | Buying the wrong pair for your body shape. They |
| Athletic To give your figure a feminine looking effect, | | | | might be the latest and greatest trend but some styles |
| high-waisted styles will emphasis any curves. If you | | | | just don't flatter specific body shapes. You're wiser to |
| have strong, muscular legs look at boot cut or wider | | | | go for styles that suit your body shape. |
| leg styles. A pair slimmer in the thigh is ok, but make | | | | Grabbing the size you think you are. The fabric is the |
| sure they have a slightly larger opening at the ankle. | | | | big player here and size will differ across all jeans due |
| They'll make your thighs look much smaller. | | | | to the shrink factor once washed. So forget what size |
| Petite Super Skinny jeans or anything fitted work well | | | | you would like to be and go with the best fit. |
| on a petite shape. If you don't like skinny jeans then a | | | | Caring For Your Denim |
| low-rise straight-leg cut would also suit. To give the | | | | Treat your denim right and it will give you many years |
| illusion of extra height and create a sleek silhouette, try | | | | of wear. Try using these simple tips: |
| to match the colour of your jeans to your top and | | | | - Turn your jeans inside out when washing them to |
| shoes. You could also wear high heels and ensure that | | | | avoid the colour fading. |
| the hem of your jeans hovers just above the ground. | | | | - Wash on gentle cycle and try not to wash too many |
| Curvy The most flattering style here is mid-rise | | | | pairs together as the weight of the denim can constrict |
| boot-cut. The wide leg will draw attention to the lower | | | | movement in the wash. |
| half of the leg complementing the hip area. Dark denim | | | | - During the first wash adding a pinch of salt can help |
| is best for you since they can create a slimming | | | | hold the colour. |
| effect. Clean, simple lines without any added extras like | | | | - Dry your jeans in the shade and don't put them in the |
| detailed pockets are ideal. | | | | dryer. |
| Tall More shape through the leg is important with this | | | | - Dryers will fade your jeans and destroy any Lycra in |
| shape and flat shoes provide a long and lean look | | | | them. |
| rather than lanky. The retro cut large jeans widen from | | | | - Use a washing product that combines fabric |
| your hips all the way down to your shoes. In a | | | | conditioner and a colour guard like The Laundress |
| high-waisted version, they go up to the belly button and | | | | Denim Wash from Pink Zebra, $45. |
| shape your rear (ideal if you want a bit of lift!). If you're | | | | - Freshen up the colour with a machine-friendly clothing |
| not a fan of the hippy look, you can also get away | | | | dye like Dylon Fabric Dye $11.95. |
| with wearing skinny jeans, preferably brightly coloured | | | | - Some people may prefer not to wash their jeans. To |
| ones. | | | | keep them fresh hang them in the bathroom while |
| Some Mistakes People Make Forgetting to buy the | | | | having a hot shower or place fabric softener sheets in |
| next size down in stretch denim. Be guaranteed that | | | | the pockets in between wears. Fluffy Tumble Dryer |
| your stretch denim jeans will stretch by half a size and | | | | Sheet $5.99 from Woolies. |
| your great fitting jeans won't have that perfect fit | | | | Stay tuned for your next installment of tips and tricks |
| anymore. By buying a more snug size will provide that | | | | from Lush Fashion Online. |