Denim guide: How to find the perfect jeans for you!

We all know that jeans are a passe-partout par excellence, I challenge you to find even a single wardrobe that doesn't have at least one! Its extremely versatile nature makes it the ideal item of clothing to be worn on many occasions and combined in a thousand ways. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why jeans never go out of fashion, but rather evolve with new fits, styles and embellishments that make the choice almost difficult. And have you found your perfect jeans? And are you really sure that it is the right one for you and able to enhance you?

No problem! Today's column will help you choose and understand which models are best suited to your physicality and above all your style with a few simple steps.

How to choose jeans starting from the waist

First step: Life.

Despite our style preferences and the incredible desire to follow all the trends, it is important first to understand which of these best suits our silhouette: 

• Low waist: yes, many of you will have wrinkled your nose just reading (me included!). Low-waisted jeans aren't loved by everyone, yet they were once the sought-after style par excellence! And guess what? They're back on track! But if I told you that they have some points in their favor, would you believe me? For example, they are able to create the illusion of a longer, slimmer waist and look fantastic when paired with high heels creating a super sensual look.

• High waist: here is the model loved by practically everyone (including me, again!). High-waisted jeans manage to win hearts with their retro feeling, and are an excellent ally for smaller or curvier statures. In fact, its advantage is precisely that of slimming the figure, highlighting the waist and creating the illusion of more sinuous hips and longer legs. The beauty of the high waist is precisely that it highlights your curves, therefore, if combined with short tops or blouses inside jeans, all you need to do is complete everything with a belt and you will immediately have your icing on the cake!

• Medium-low waist: A middle ground between the two mentioned above: if you are already confused and don't know what to choose, these jeans are for you. They are among the most common in the fashion sector, the belt reaches just below the navel and are ideal for making the hips appear slimmer, but their advantage is precisely that of being able to adapt well to practically any silhouette!

 
Second step: Pockets

I know well that when buying a pair of jeans we absolutely don't pay attention to the pockets, me first and foremost. Yet this detail, which may appear insignificant, turns out to be very useful to best highlight our shapes, especially the B side! One more reason to know all the secrets of the perfect jeans.

 
The points to keep in mind are these: 

• No to pockets that are too large or too small. Pockets of this size tend to make the B-side appear larger. Instead, opt for pockets with proportionate dimensions, especially if your B-side already knows how to get noticed on its own.
• Assess height. If the pockets are too low they will tend to make the B side appear less toned and rather low; the ideal is to opt for higher pockets depending on the effect you want to achieve.
• With or without pockets?  This point is essential to keep in mind, especially because all the models of jeans that do not have pockets are optimal for showing off the silhouette, therefore, if you are looking for something less ''showy'', the pockets will do the trick your case.

With these small considerations you will certainly waste more time in your dressing room, it's up to you now to choose the effect you prefer! 

Third step: choose the jeans for fabrics and washing

Jeans must not only flatter us, but they must also be comfortable to wear and make us feel confident. Personally, when I'm looking for a pair of jeans I prefer to opt for a medium-soft cotton fabric, the stiff ones are very uncomfortable for my tastes. For example, if mother nature has chosen for you a more harmonious physique, I advise you to opt for a softer fabric, vice versa, if your silhouette is slimmer and with fewer curves strong>, a stiffer fabric will be right for you, as it will create the impression of a slightly curvier figure.

Furthermore, you must always keep in mind that jeans, especially those with more than 1% Elastane, will always tend to sag, so pay attention to the type of composition! Always opt for 100% cotton denim and, if you prefer jeans that maintain their shape even over time, choose a percentage of elastane that does not exceed 2-3%, vice versa, if you prefer jeans that can soften and be more comfortable, you can feel free to "abound" with the percentage.

As regards the wash of jeans, regardless of preferences, here too we must remember that between light and dark washes the effect will be totally different! In fact, darker colors are able to slim the figure, while light ones tend to widen it. Here too the secret is to choose the color that makes you feel more confident and satisfied (especially this last point to keep in mind!) 

Don't miss the second part of this article dedicated to the denim trends that best suit your silhouette.