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How to Shop for Trouser Jeans That Flatter Your Figure
Shop for flattering trouser jeans for work. Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Trouser jeans offer the comfort of denim, with the classic styling of traditional trousers. These wearable, sophisticated jeans typically feature a wider waistband and legs, while being fitted through the hips and rear. You can wear trouser jeans to work for a professional look on casual days, and on weekends when you want to look polished for events, or just getting together with friends. We’ve put together this guide to our favorite trouser jeans for every body shape, so you can look your personal best in this grown-up denim style.
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How to Shop for Trouser Jeans That Flatter Your Figure
Trouser jeans offer the comfort of denim, with the classic styling of traditional trousers. These wearable, sophisticated jeans typically feature a wider waistband and legs, while being fitted through the hips and rear. You can wear trouser jeans to work for a professional look on casual days, and on weekends when you want to look polished for events, or just getting together with friends. We’ve put together this guide to our favorite trouser jeans for every body shape, so you can look your personal best in this grown-up denim style.
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Pear Shape Figure
If your body is full through the hips, rear and thighs, and smaller above the waist, you’re a classic pear shape body type. For you, we like the Lee Jeans Curvy Fit Maxwell Trouser for its easy tailoring, relaxed fit and a flat front that helps to streamline your mid-section. The full legs on these jeans work well to balance out a larger hip area, making them ideal for pear shaped women. You’ll also like this jean’s tilted rise (it sits higher in the back) and patented No-Gap Waistband, designed to hug your figure and provide full coverage in back when you’re sitting and bending over. The brand has added a super-soft lining to this jean, a thoughtful extra which provides comfort. You can buy this jean in a standard dark wash, or try one of the many other colors available, including caramel, black, allspice, and sophisticated grey.
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Hourglass Figure
If you’ve got a curvy body shape with a large bosom, small waist and a shapely lower half, then you’re a classic hourglass figure. For you, we suggest the 7 for All Mankind denim brand’s Slim Flared Trouser Jeans. These dark wash jeans sit at the natural waist and the high-quality, stretchy fabric conforms beautifully to your curves, helping to minimize lumps and bumps along the hip line. As with all Seven jeans, these ones also hug your rear end to show off a curvy shape. You’ll like how these jeans fall straight through the thighs and widen below the knee, to slenderize and elongate your curvy figure.
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Plus Size Figure
Plus size women will appreciate the super-flattering fit of the NYDJ Greta Plus Size Trouser Jean. NYDJ’s exclusive Lift Tuck Technology® helps to suck in a tummy and rein in thighs, while the stretch denim fabric and dark wash provide a slimming effect. Created with a high rise that’s several inches higher in the back, these chic jeans are easy and comfortable to sit in, making them perfect for wearing to work. The brand recommends buying these jeans one size smaller than your usual, for the perfect fit.
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Athletic Figure
If you’re slim hipped with a strong, athletic build, give the MiH Jeans Marrakesh Kick Flare style a try. This high-quality designer jean is great for elongating legs while showing off toned thighs, thanks to a fitted cut that falls like a classic straight leg jean to the knee, then widens out into wider trouser-like hems. Small pockets placed high on the rear are flattering to a rounder butt. A higher rise is super-flattering on your body type and is also great for rear end coverage when you’re bending to pick up files, or sitting in an office chair.
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Boyish Figure
Women who are slim all over will be flattered by the Lucky Brand Brooke Flare denim trouser. These jeans fit like a bell bottom, but give the effect of a trouser thanks to a sophisticated denim wash and precision styling. Super-soft stretch denim makes these jeans comfortable to wear, while a low-rise waistband helps to give the illusion of a curvier shape.
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Petite Figure
Are you shorter than average? The 7 for All Mankind Dojo Original Trouser jean – available in a short inseam version for petite women – is flattering to a shorter figure. This jean elongates legs and gives the illusion of a taller frame, thanks to its slim, lengthening cut and a lower rise that won’t engulf you as other jeans can. We like the Midnight New York Dark wash, pictured here, for its vintage flair that’s still wearable for work. Meanwhile, a snug fit through the rear and embroidered “7” back pockets broadcast to everyone you’re wearing designer jeans.
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