There’s a universal feeling when it comes to jeans shopping and it’s easy to lose your mind when there are so many options. Our Doodie girls are expertly trained in finding the perfect size, style and fit but if you can’t pop into one of our boutiques, we’re breaking it down in a denim masterclass to make sure your next pair of jeans make you look and feel amazing.
Your Body Type Matters!
Jeans should work for you, not against you. Here’s a quick cheat sheet to refer to when considering styles.
For an Hourglass body, a pair of high-waisted jeans with comfortable stretch gives you an instant confidence boost, we especially love this pair from Mos Mosh.
For a Pear shaped figure, a bootcut jean or straight leg balances out your lovely curves and gives you that ultimate feminine figure, how about these?
For an Apple shape, go for a mid-rise style to bring comfort and structure to your jeans, this stops for any waistband digging and minimises lumps and bumps, try these.
For an Athletic build, a skinny and slim fit style creates a curvy illusion and highlights all the right areas, skinny jeans are not out! This style is perfect.
For Petite bodies choose a high-rise, cropped or ankle-length style to make your legs look longer, trust us it works! This style is great.
For Tall figures, a long length with a wide leg is beautiful for breaking up your proportions and adding dimension, why not try these?
Learn Your Styles!
Skinny Jeans - These hug every curve, are tight to the skin and go with everything, skinny jeans are especially useful for dressing up and down.
Straight Jeans - These are perfect for when you don’t want to commit to the wide leg look, straight jeans elongate the body and are very flattering on.
Bootcut Jeans - The bootcut is slightly flared at the bottom, emphasising the leg and look especially great with a heeled shoe.
Wide-Leg Jeans - So very comfortable, wide leg jeans do exactly what they say on the tin.
Boyfriend Jeans - Loose and laid back ,these are the ultimate everyday casual style.
Mom Jeans - High-waisted and slightly baggy takes you back to the 90s, these jeans are perfect for t-shirts and trainer days.
Pick Your Wash!
A wash can totally change the vibe of your outfit, you need more than one pair! A Dark wash is very slimming and can look far more dressy than your usual pair, these are great for smarter workwear and evening events. A medium wash is a happy medium for all year wear, they are casual and simple and go with everything. Lighter washes look more casual, and especially are more suited for springtime. Black or White jeans switch things up, and can be paired with denim jackets easily.
The Try On Test
Run through this list when trying on your jeans, trust us if it doesn’t feel right then something is wrong.
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Can you pinch an inch? : Get someone to grab the back of the waistband whilst you are wearing your jeans, if you can pull out the jeans by anything more than an inch, the jeans are too big. If the jeans are Mos Mosh, we usually end up going down a size if not two!
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Sit. Squat. Dance. : If you can pinch an inch or less, you’ve got the right size, so now it’s time to move. Are the jeans comfy? Are there any weird tight spots? Could you sit in them all day and dance in them all night?
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Barefoot is a No go: Don’t try your jeans on without shoes, make sure they are the right length with trainers, flats and heels so you can get more wear out of them
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How do you feel? Amazing? Then that's your pair.
Finding the perfect pair of jeans doesn’t feel like mission impossible at Doodie Stark, we seriously are experts in discovering jeans that make you feel unstoppable. Happy jeans hunting, and if you need help, whatsapp, call or visit us in store.
