The perfect pair

Finding the perfect fitting jeans is not easy, but once you find yours they are sure to do wonders for your confidence. Jeans are an essential item in everyone's wardrobe as they are comfortable, casual, versatile and hassle free.

The best part about a great pair of jeans is that they can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the look you want to achieve. You can wear your jeans to the supermarket with flip flops or you can wear them with stilettos and a nice top and you are set for the evening. So how do you know which pair is the right style for your body? Let's be honest, none of us is 100 per cent content with our bodies no matter how close or far from perfection we may be. Therefore, even jeans are made in different fits and styles to suit various body types. Read along and find out which style best suits your body shape!

Pear shape

The pear-shaped woman tends to be bottom heavy and smaller at the top. The hips and thighs are more prominent. Therefore the most flattering style is straight or slightly boot cut jeans. Try sticking to darker colours as they have a slimming effect.

Apple shape

The apple shaped woman is heavier at the top and slimmer at the bottom. Because you want to look proportional, you can wear boot cut jeans or regular high-waisted straight jeans. The high waist will help camouflage any unflattering bulges and give your body a nice silhouette.

Curvy shape

These women need to focus on creating a more slimming look for themselves. By opting for flared or boot cut jeans with some degree of stretch, you can make your body more proportional, which will make you look thinner.

Boyish shape

These women have an athletic figure. By wearing skinny or flared jeans, you can bring out more volume and shape to enhance your figure. Shopping for the best-fitting jeans is not easy. It involves patience, the right pair of heels to ensure right length, and an honest partner. We can all aim to look perfect by following some of the tips above. But obviously, the main point to remember is that you must feel great within!

The writer is a freelancer based in Dubai