When you're jeans shopping, you will definitely see a lot of different trends: skinny jeans, jeans with flared bottoms and even jeans with sparkly or textural embellishments. Give these trends a try if you like, but don't buy a trendy jean unless it is truly flattering for your figure and you are OK with purchasing a jean that may only survive a year or so before it becomes outdated.

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It's important to not let yourself get upset if you don't look amazing in a trendy jean. Not all trends work for all body types. Curvy women may have a tough time with skinny jeans and petite women may look like they've been swallowed up by the high-rise, wide-leg looks. Trends come and go. Flattering jeans are an essential regardless of current fads.

Be Open to Tailoring

When you are buying jeans, focus on fitting the biggest part of your body first. If that is your thighs, for example, start with curvier cuts. If you have very long legs, start with long, straight styles.

Once you have found jeans that fit the biggest part of your body, inquire about tailoring. Many department stores and denim boutiques will offer tailoring. If not, take the jeans to your own tailor. Jeans can be altered a great deal to fit your body perfectly. Waists can be taken in, legs can be narrowed and hems can be shortened.