When buying jeans, people often have difficulty in getting a pair that feel right. On any given shopping trip you can try on twenty pairs of jeans that will disappoint you in the difference between how they look and how they feel when you’re actually wearing them. This is because the cut of jeans is a crucial part of what makes up a style that may or may not suit us. You may like the look of a certain pair on the hanger, but knowing which type suits your body is the key to finding a good pair of jeans. Let’s take a look at some of the classic cuts:
Straight Leg: The simplest of all jeans styles. Where many styles flare or taper or otherwise modify the shape of the leg of the jeans, straight leg jeans do neither of these things, and tend to be neither tight-fitting nor baggy. Though they are often thought of as plain, a good pair of straight leg jeans look better every time than an ill-fitting skinny pair, or a balloon-baggy type. They still represent the classic jeans style.
Flared Leg: Flared jeans are jeans where the thigh is close-fitting and the shin and ankle part of the leg flutes out, giving the classic flower power look, which, when not taken to bell-bottom extremes, is still fashionable and flattering. Flared leg jeans accentuate the lower form and draw attention away from chunky thighs and bottoms. Still, they should fit well around the waist; the price for a good flared look should not be an uncomfortable fit.