The Best Jeans for Women That Flatter Every Body Type

A vintage '70s style that fits a modern curvy silhouette can be achieved! "I was so surprised at how snug they fit in my midsection and really held me in," says Sanci. And don’t fear the wide pockets in the back—thanks to the soft V-style yoke right above those pockets, your bottom will appear rounded and balanced.

Shoes: Marc Fisher Camela Slingback Pump,$150 $30

Boasting sizes up to 24, these black jeans are as comfy as they are chic, and the straight/flare leg creates evens out wider hip proportions. "All my jeans are skinny style and tapered in the ankle," says Sanci, who was wary of a slightly flared leg. "But these really did counterbalance my hips and made for a really flattering curvy shape."

Shoes: Ann Taylor Kit Garden Embroidered Suede Pumps, $138 $70

Stretch is a curvy girl's best styling trick because it allows the fabric to highlight your best features without any pulling or buckling. However, jeans should fit like pants, not leggings. "A common mistake with stretch jeans is that they’re far too tight,” says Saladino. "You want the jeans to be fitted, not clingy." 

Shoes: Aldo Rylyan Gold Loafers, $75 $30

Thanks to strategically-placed back pockets, this sleek silhouette gives your bottom a boost. "The back seam also goes up a little higher and really lifts her bottom," says Saladino. "Look for jeans that have just a little bit of stretch, so that they hug — and don’t sag— in all the right places."

Shoes: Marc Fisher Camela Slingback Pump, $150 $30

One easy way to raise a rear? A higher rise! "A mid- or high-rise works wonders for supporting a backside and creating shape," says Saladino. When you raise the rise, you raise the rear! But not everyone wants that super high "mom jeans" look, so the most accessible is something around your navel to about 3 inches higher.

Shoes: Dr. Scholl's Jute Slip-On Sneaker, $90 $45

"I would never have picked these jeans on my own," says Merker. "But they really do lift my booty." With visible front seams and a slit-hem, these stretch skinnies are admittedly a trendier pair, but more practical than you might imagine. Saladino agrees: "You can wear them with sneakers or a heel and have them look equally cool."

Shoes: Birdies The Starling Slippers, $140

Trouser jeans might seem intimidating when you’re petite, but Saladino offers a few tricks. "You want them fitted in the thigh but wider mid-thigh down and you should be able to see the toe of your shoe and a peek of flesh." Potters is a convert: "I would never have chosen these, but I feel like I’ve actually grown a few inches!"

Pairing straight leg jeans with heels instantly adds height to short legs. "And any time you introduce vertical stripes on a pair of pants, you create the illusion of length," explains Saladino. Case in point: this unbelievably priced, ankle-length pair of black jeans that stretch Potters's petite legs.

Shoes: Vince Camuto Corlina Ankle Strap Sandals, $100

"I’ve coveted these jeans because I see a lot of people wearing them and they look so flattering," says Potters. "I’m so happy they come in petite!"  Indeed they do, and with a 23 1/2" inseam to boot. The secret to their popularity is the strategically faded wash, the snug fit through the hip and thigh, and the modern mini-flare that shows just the right amount of ankle.

Shoes: J.Crew Penny Sandals, $32

On a tall figure, high rises can be tricky because they don't sit on the natural waist. This wildly affordable pair manages to fall right above the navel making for a comfortable fit that looks balances the overall figure. "I was surprised at how much I liked the boot cut," says Watson. "They look modern but were also really comfortable."

Shoes: CL by Laundry Jody Sandal, $40 $34

"These add a curvy fullness to the legs that cheats an hourglass shape on tall, lean figures — so flattering," says Saladino. Plus, when rendered in black, these look polished enough to take to work, but our comfy enough to wear all weekend long.

Made with a special slimming panel, this stretchy silhouette was built to shape legs and manage a midsection with a longer than average 29" inseam. "Ankle jeans are not a style I ever thought I could wear,” says Watson. "I’d be worried they’d look like shorts on me—but the inseam on these were the perfect length."

Shoes: Ann Taylor Lorna Garden Embroidered Suede Sandals, $148 $39

"The leathery look of this resin-coated pair really sold me," says Saladino. "People think that coatings or embellishments are too hard to pull off, but this proves that little details can maximize the style.” As for fit, Drepaul was impressed: "Jeans are usually big on my waist and tight everywhere else, but the high rise resolved that."

A relaxed style doesn’t have to look sloppy. Opt for a pair that's fitted through the hip and thigh with some wiggle room from the knee down. Says Saladino, "We paired this with a point-toe pump to elongate her leg. That point creates a long, clean line that makes the whole look really streamlined."

Darker washes = instant polish. This pair — designed to nip in a midsection and lift the booty — were surprisingly comfortable and totally chic. Also, pay attention to the backside to really complement your curves. "The soft V-yoke is the most flattering no matter your body type," says Saladino. "It highlights the top of the bum which balances a more rounded bottom."

Shoes: Dr. Scholl's Jute Slip-On Sneaker, $90 $45