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Buying Jeans: How to Find the Perfect Pair

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One good tip: Wash your jeans before having them tailored so that they shrink before any alterations are done. Hemming a pair of brand new jeans and then washing them can leave you with a much shorter length than you intended.

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Buy Jeans for Your Body Type

Take your body type into consideration when shopping for jeans. A boot cut jean is the most universally flattering style, but even boot cut does not work for everyone. If you are petite or have disproportionately short legs, a boot cut can make your legs look shorter. Conversely, boot cut often works well for curvier women because it appears to elongate the leg.

Women with narrow hips and straight figures should opt for straight cut jeans or skinny jeans. These women can also usually pull off lower rises in their jeans. A low rise helps to give the appearance of a longer waist.

Curvier women should stick to jeans with a higher rise. Many brands make a curvy cut that has more room in the hips and thighs. Focus on fitting your jeans through the hip, thigh and rear area and then alter from there. Take in the legs and waist, if necessary.

If you are a plus size woman, the key is to find a jean with higher, larger pockets on the rear. This will help make your rear look smaller. Dark washes are also more flattering, as are long jeans with heels.