When you’re shopping for pants, it’s helpful to know exactly what you’re looking for. That includes rise and length, as we discussed in Part 1. But especially when you’re shopping for jeans, it also includes cut. Which cut should you choose and why? Hopefully you’ll soon have a better understanding of the cut you want.
Straight Leg Jeans
Straight leg jeans definitely live up to their name. While they can be high, mid, or low-rise, by definition they will be straight but not clingy through the thigh. From the knee down, they’ll also hang straight rather than flaring or tapering. Because straight leg jeans typically have higher waists, though, it’s best to wear them with a top that can either be tucked into your jeans or flow over the top.
Boot Cut Jeans
Boot Cut jeans are quite different from straight leg styles. Available in both high and low-rise designs, boot cut jeans are fitted through the thigh but taper outward starting around the knee, in order to accommodate wide boots or shoes at the bottom. Unlike flared jeans, they do not flare out excessively. Boot cut jeans can appear casual as well as more fun or dressed up, so they can be paired with chunky boots and shoes as well as high-heels. Low-rise boot cut jeans can work well with tops that meet the jeans right at the waist.
Skinny Jeans
Skinny jeans can be worn with a variety of shoe styles, from high heels and sandals to sneakers. However, they don’t look good with shoes that have bulky soles, or they’ll make your feet appear larger and overwhelm the entire outfit. Low-profile, slip-on sneaker styles can help to visually lengthen your legs. To make the entire leg appear longer and slimmer, you could opt to tuck your skinny jeans into high-top sneakers or tall boots.
Penny Pincher Boutique
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Images are from the Penny Pincher Boutique Instagram page and may represent items which were previously available but have been already sold.
Sources Cited:
https://www.leaf.tv/articles/bootcut-vs-straight-leg/
https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-know-if-jeans-are-too-tight/
https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-wear-skinny-jeans-with-sneakers/
https://www.leaf.tv/articles/do-high-tops-make-your-legs-look-longer/
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