By: Shape
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Curvy
What not to wear: Ultra-low rise
Why it doesn't work: Curvy girls need jeans that offer a little support and coverage, and these don't do the trick.
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Other jeans curvy women should avoid...
Mariah Carey's low-rise jeans don't offer enough coverage and support for her hourglass shape.
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Other great jeans for curvy women...
These dark, higher-rise jeans are the perfect complement to Kate Winslet's curvy figure.
Photo Credit: Dominique Charriau, WireImage/Getty Images
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Apple
What not to wear: Skinny fit
Why it doesn't work: Apple-shaped women tend to gain weight around their midsections, and skinny jeans emphasize this
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Apple
What to wear instead: Straight-cut
Why it works: The straight-cut balances (too much flare will draw attention to your wider middle); this pair's Tummy Tuck panel flattens your stomach (major bonus!)
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Photo Credit: Macy's
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Other jeans apple women should avoid...
Jennifer Hudson's skinny jeans emphasize her apple shape.
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Other great jeans for apple women...
Not too wide and not too skinny, Catherine Zeta-Jones' slight boot cut jeans hit the mark.
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Petite
What not to wear: Cuffed Jeans
Why it doesn't work: Draws attention to your short stature and breaks up the line of your legs; boyfriends are not your friends!
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Photo Credit: Piperlime.com
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Petite
What to wear instead: Short-inseam skinny fit
Why it works: It can be hard to find them (and may require a trip to the tailor), but a pair of the right length skinny jeans can make your legs look long and go perfectly with heels or flats.
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Photo Credit: Ann Taylor Loft
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Other jeans petite women should avoid...
Mila Kunis' cropped jeans make her look even shorter than she is.
Photo Credit: Steve Kondiles, Bauer Griffin
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Other great jeans for petite women...
Eva Longoria's dark skinnies it her at the perfect spot and flatter her petite frame.
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Boyish
What not to wear: Trouser style
Why it doesn't work: Overwhelms a slim frame and fails to add curves
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Photo Credit: Bluefly.com
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Other jeans boyish women should avoid...
Ashley Olsen's wide-cut jeans take over her slender, boyish frame.
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Other great jeans for boyish women...
The fit of Emma Watson's dark jeans shows off her slim figure.
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Athletic
What not to wear: Whisked rinse skinny fit
Why it doesn't work: Widens muscular legs
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Athletic
What to wear instead: Solid rinse bootcut
Why it works: A flared leg helps balance out muscular thighs
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Photo Credit: J Brand Jeans
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Other jeans athletic-shaped women should avoid...
The whisking of Jessica Biel's jeans does not flatter her toned legs.
Photo Credit: Mike Disciullo, Bauer-Griffin
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Other great jeans for athletic-shaped women...
Teri Hatcher's dark rinse, straight leg jeans are the perfect fit
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Tall
What not to wear: Cropped jeans that hit just above the ankle
Why it doesn't work: Let's be honest, almost all jeans look great on tall women, but this length looks like they have been outgrown.
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Photo Credit: Shopbop
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Tall
What to wear instead: Long bootcut
Why it works: Your long legs are proportionally perfect for a wider flare. This pair comes with a 37" inseam ensuring that you don't look like you're waiting for a flood.
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Photo Credit: Gap
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Other jeans tall women should avoid...
Katie Holmes' light jeans, especially paired with ankle boots, make even her long, lean figure look cut off and sectioned.
Photo Credit: James Devaney, FilmMagic/Getty Images
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Other great jeans for tall women...
Jordin Sparks' dark wash, bootcut jeans accentuate her tall frame and make her legs look a mile long.
Photo Credit: Axelle Woussen, Bauer-Griffin
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Other jeans tall women should avoid...
Katie Holmes
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Other great jeans for tall women...
Jordin Sparks
If there is one thing in your closet that should fit perfectly (and we don't mean really well--we mean perfectly), that would be your jeans.
Take the time to find out what looks best on your build and invest in a great looking pair. Have them tailored if needed and take care of them because they can make you look like a million bucks with minimal effort. We've helped sort through which fits look best on a number of different body types to save you some trouble.
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