Be Daring in Denim
Photography: Arash Moallemi
Hair & Makeup: Elena Pacienza & Liz Robertson
Styling: Emma Medeiros
TALL
If you’re a super-tall gal, you can get away with skinny jeans that taper down to the ankle. Skinny jeans will hug your hips and behind, creating more curves.
Dark skinny jeans, French Connection, $128; Pink Panther t-shirt, Sears, $29.99; taupe and teal sneakers, Nike, $119.99; heart earrings, Claire’s, $9.99.
CURVY
All you curvy girls should shake what your mamagave you in jeans that have a dropped waist—just about under your belly button—to give you more height and a slimming effect. Also opt for jeans with a slight flare to balance out curvy hips.
Sequin gold tank, Gap, $29.50; white shrug, Winners, $14.99; jeans, Bluenotes, $44.50; pink metallic belt, Gap, $19.99; black velvet shoes, Payless Shoes, $34.99.
PETITE
Petite girls should rock jeans in petite sizes. You won’t have to hem the bottoms and the waist will fit perfectly.Gold patterned sweater, Old Navy, $34.50; jeans, American Eagle Outfitters, $49.50; wool pumps, Payless Shoes, $34.99; lace belt, stylist’s own.
LONG TORSO
Blessed with a long torso? Your jeans should sit higher on your waist (to about your belly button). Your legs will appear longer, balancing out your long torso.Blessed with a long torso? Your jeans should sit higher on your waist (to about your belly button). Your legs will appear longer, balancing out your long torso.
PEAR
If you’re a pear-shaped girl, it’s all about balance, baby. Choose darker-coloured demin to make you look taller. Your jeans should flare from the knee to balance out your top half.White empire cut blouse, American Eagle Outfitters, $44.50; dark denim jeans, Gap, $79.50; patterned booties, Payless Shoes, $39.99.
ATHLETIC
If you’ve got a super-fit body, your jeans should have flared bottoms to even broad athletic shoulders and soften the look of your upper body.White tank, Old Navy, $26.50; wool wrap, Gap, $58; jeans, American Eagle Outfitters, $78; blue sparkle shoes, Payless Shoes, $44.99.
