For several years now I’ve been moaning about how I dislike skinny jeans and how they don’t really flatter the average woman. So you would think I would get all excited about the change of denim trends: skinny jeans are out, flared jeans are in!
Not so fast. While I believe that in most cases flare jeans are a better choice than skinny jeans, high-rise, flared jeans carry their own risks, including looking too bulky, and making one’s tummy and behind appear bigger than they really are.
I still stand by my old advice: when in doubt, always opt for a pair of dark wash, medium rise, boot cut jeans made from a fabric that contains a little stretch. These are by far the most flattering jeans, and this is true for all shapes and sizes.
Maybe it’s boring… maybe we need variety and fun. So keep experimenting with different denim styles! But make sure you can always fall back on a “safe” pair of jeans. Photo credit: bluefly.com
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