With spring upon us, it's the perfect time to invest in some new on-trend denim.
Good Housekeeping style director Lori Bergamotto and her team sifted through 300 pairs of jeans to find the best styles for every body type -- whether you're looking to elongate your legs, boost the booty, slim the thighs or hug your curves to feel like your most confident self.
Get Bergamotto's pro tips for shopping for jeans for your body and her top denim picks below and in the magazine's March issue.
(MORE: Aerie debuts 'Captain Marvel' line and it's pretty badass)Inky blue and dark wash-hued jeans help streamline fuller hips and thighs.
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(MORE: 9 fresh fragrances to help you spring forward)To elongate your legs, here are Bergamotto's tips and style picks:
- Look for a cropped hem that hits right above the ankle -- this offers up the perfect flash of skin but won't bisect the leg.
- A straight leg plus a heel is also a pro tip for instantly elongating your legs.
- Another option to instantly elongate is to look for vertical racing stripes on your denim.
This beloved denim style with a cult-like following is available in petite--with a 23-and-a-half inch inseam! The secret to their popularity is the strategically faded wash (dark on the seams and faded on the front); the snug fit through the hip and thigh; and the modern mini-flare.
Wide leg jeans might seem intimidating when you’re petite, but look for a pair that’s high-waisted and fitted through the hip and thigh. Also helpful: fringey raw hem that feels very Spring 2019.
To boost a booty, Bergamotto says to look for:
- A mid-to-high rise jean. When you raise the rise, you raise the rear! To avoid that super high "mom jeans" look, however, look for something that is right around your naval or up to three inches higher.
- Extra details like back pockets with an angled top can help draw the eye up and create the illusion of a lifted back side.
- Fit matters, and snugger is definitely better than baggy. Avoid that "pancake butt" look by finding a pair of denim that's snug in all the right places.
Thanks to a higher back yoke and a ton of stretch, this sleek silhouette gives every bottom a boost. Plus, the pockets have a strategically-designed tears that draws the eye up and keep the backside looking perky, not pancakey.
If you're looking to minimize thighs, Bergamotto recommends a high-waisted jean.
- Go for high-waisted jeans, which can create an elongating illusion and trick the eyes into slimming your thighs.
- Avoid too much stretch - you want denim that will support you and too much stretch can end up looking saggy.
- Look for a pair that fits on your waist and your thighs. If you have to choose between the two, go for the bigger waist because you can easily get that tailored or add a belt.
A modern flare, like this pair that’s cut slimmer in the knee, evens out a thicker thigh by creating a similar fullness on the bottom of the leg. The slightly faded black wash also contributes to an overall slenderizing effect.
If you're looking to compliment your curves, Bergamotto says to look for:
- A high-rise, which can help balance wider hips and thighs.
- When you're trying jeans on, look for a pair that features a contoured waistband. This shapes your body.
- Inky blue and dark wash-hued jeans help streamline fuller hips and thighs.
Curves love a skinny jean, but don’t sleep on a straight-leg style which helps counterbalance fullness in the hips. This cropped pair with a flare at the ankle shows just right amount of ankle to wear with heels or sneakers.
