Get the Low Down on the Perfect Pair of Denim: Low-Rise Jeans

From bottom heavy to barely there booties, it’s difficult to find a pair of jeans that lay flush against both the hips and the waist. While curvier girls experience gaping, stick straight women battle with baggy bottoms. Opting for low-rise jeans is a failsafe way to find the right pair for the perfect fit.

Styling these often unflattering fits can be tricky. Follow our do’s and don’ts for a head-to-toe look that embraces the benefits of these hip-huggin’ pants.

Slender Ladies

Do… Try a low-waisted flare to create the illusion of a more feminine figure. Because the low waist hits across the widest part of your hips, even for the slimmest woman, it will give you a little more width. The added contour of the bell-bottom will allude to a curvier shape.

Don’t… Wear underwear that will peak over the top of your pants. Thongs tend to creep up and traditional briefs have high-waists. Opt for a bikini fit that hits 3-4 inches below your natural waistline for a discreet pair of panties that won’t make an unwanted appearance.

Bootylicious

Do… Flatter your figure when you wear a top that whittles away your waist and covers the top of your jeans. Try a peplum shirt for a sexy way to accentuate your curves.

Don’t… Let anyone know you’re wearing low-rise jeans when you pair your bottoms with a long top. The low waistband highlights the widest part of your body, but second skin fit that hugs your hips gives you a snug and comfortable fit.

Busty Babes

Do… look to this low-waisted denim to solve your baggy bottom dilemmas. Finding a pair of pants that fits a more robust waist as well as fit comfortably around a narrow rear is nearly impossible. Choose a pair that hugs your hips and highlights your slender thighs.

Don’t… pair these pants with tight tops. Instead, balance them with blousy fabrics that will hide your problem areas.

Stop squeezing into pants that just don’t fit and buy a pair that will wear like a second skin. Slip into a low-rise jean that will heighten the degree of fit.

Chasing the denim dragon? We've found the ever-elusive perfect fitting pant -- low-rise denim.

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