Finding The Right Pair of Jeans

     Jeans are available in large range of styles, colors and washes. I never knew that there are different types of jeans (classified by their waistbands, pockets or back yoke) until I researched on them for this blog post.

     Knowing the little details is important in looking for jeans, especially to find a type suited for one's body structure.

(credits to englishteacherdotme of wordpress for these useful bits of information I learned)

1. WAISTBAND TYPE

   The waistband is made of a double layer of denim, it is more rigid, allowing it to hold your tummy much like a girdle. A wider waistband will help more.

    Super high rise jeans have waistbands more than an inch above your waist. These jeans are best for leg lengthening. 

High rise jeans have waistbands that are an inch above your waist. They are best for long bodies or those with long legs.

Medium rise or mid-rise jeans have waistbands located precisely on the waist

Low-rise jeans have waistbands 2-5 inches below the belly button. These jeans are best for those with flat tummies. Low to M Rise jeans on the other hand, are the most common waistband type of jeans, which have waistbands 2-3 inches below the belly button. These are best for flattening bottoms.

Also known as Brazilian Low Rise jeans, the ultra low rise jeans are growing in popularity for its high quality and it is best for short bodies.

2. BACK YOKE TYPE

The Inverted Arc makes the rear appear fuller.

The straight or horizontal yoke line makes the waist appear wider but does not really emphasize curves.

The "V” Shape is most flattering back yoke cut and is the most used yoke cut in jeans.

The sweetheart yoke type can make a small rear look fuller because of the cut's heart shape and it works on skinny jeans to emphasize curves.

The Extra Wide yoke type has back pockets placed lower than usual for the "falling" look but the yoke type is recommended for men.

Pants with no yoke at all suits women with larger rears.

3. LEG TYPE (the most important styling decision in finding jeans that suit one's body structure)

Skinny - leg-hugging , close fit  all throughout

Straight - straight, narrow cut and does not flare at the ankles

Boot - Close fit in the thigh and a flared lower leg

Flare - Narrow cut until the knee, but has  a wide flare at the leg and usually the cut used for low rise jeans

Slouch - wide in the legs all throughout

Tapered - Cut narrows toward the ankle 

Capri - usually ends below the knee

Stove Pipe - oversized straight cut

Cropped - ankle-length cut but can be cropped at any length from the mid-calf to the knee

Gaucho - extra-wide flare

Cuffed - a fold at the end of the legs and is not necessarily a straight cut