When you open your closet, do you always feel that you are missing a pair of well-fitting jeans? Whether it’s the ability needed for commuting, the leisure of a weekend date, or the eye-catching look at a party, Women’s Jeans are a well-deserved versatile king. But in the face of questions such as “high waist or low waist”, “stretch or pure cotton”, “exclusive to small people or pear-shaped savior”, many people will fall into the difficulty of choosing. Today’s guide will start from the pain points you care about the most, explain the purchase of jeans, and help you find the ideal pair of pants that you don’t want to take off when you wear them.
1. Look at the layout first: choose the right cut, it will look thinner than retouching
The fit is the soul of jeans, and choosing the right fit can instantly optimize the proportions of the body, but choosing the wrong one may expose shortcomings. When I do purchasing, I often encounter customers who say, “It’s obviously a popular model, but I don’t look good when I wear it”, and most of the problems are that they don’t match the right fit and figure.
From the perspective of waistline, high-waisted jeans are a boon for small people and thick-waisted stars – I previously recommended a high-waisted straight model to a 155cm colleague, and she reported that “visually the legs are directly 10cm longer”, this type of style can enhance the waistline and quietly hide the lower abdomen; mid-rise jeans are a versatile model, suitable for most body types, comfortable and unrestrained for daily wear; low-rise jeans are more suitable for sisters with thin waists and narrow hips, and can create a retro Y2K style with a short top, but it is recommended to avoid it if there is fat in the waist and abdomen.
The choice of pants type is more particular, just put a “figure and pants type matching table” that I have compiled, it is clear at a glance:
Body type | Recommended pants type | Avoid pit reminders |
|---|---|---|
Small (≤ 158cm) | cropped jeans, small foot/pencil jeans | Avoid floor-length jeans and wide-legged styles that are too long, which are easy to look short |
Pear-shaped body (hips wide> shoulders wide) | Straight jeans, pipe jeans, boyfriend style jeans | Avoid tight pants, which will enlarge the crotch line |
Apple-shaped body (thick waist and round belly) | High-waisted jeans, baggy jeans, Mom Jeans | Don’t choose a low-waisted model, which is easy to expose the waist and abdomen |
Hourglass figure (thin waist, plump chest and buttocks) | flared jeans, stretch jeans | Choose a style with waist and hip allowance to avoid tightening marks |
2. Choose the fabric again: elasticity, thickness, and follow the scene
Fabric directly determines the comfort and practicality of jeans. As a purchase, I will recommend fabrics according to the season and customer needs – for example, in the northern winter, the sales of fleece and fleece jeans can triple; while in the southern summer, Tencel jeans and modal denim are more popular.
From the perspective of material, cotton jeans have good breathability and solid texture, but the disadvantage is that there is almost no elasticity, and it is easy to bulge after sitting for a long time, which is suitable for sisters who pursue a retro feel; Stretch jeans (including spandex) are the mainstream now, and the 360° stretch design can adapt to various movements, and the commuting is not strangled for a long time, and my own commuter pants are all of this kind of fabric. If you pay attention to environmental protection, organic cotton jeans and bamboo fiber denim are good choices, soft to the touch and skin-friendly.
The “tension” of denim is also critical, which is a common indicator for professional procurement: heavy denim (more than 12oz) is crisp and stylish, and the old and ripped design is more textured, suitable for street trendy denim and retro denim; lightweight denim (below 8oz) is thin and breathable, soft and close to the skin after washing, and is not stuffy at all when worn in summer. In addition, when making holes and old denim, pay attention to the location of the holes – the hole 5cm above the knee is the most thin leg, while the large hole is more suitable for a simple top balance.
3. Color washing: the basic model is versatile, and the special model is eye-catching
Color and washing process are the “appearance” of jeans, and different styles are all created by it. When I was doing content planning, I found that most of the users who searched for “black jeans” pursued versatility, while those who searched for “tie-dye jeans” and “colored jeans” valued personality more.
In the basic color, dark blue jeans are the most textured, with a white shirt is a standard commuter outfit, and with a leather jacket can become street style; black jeans are a “slimming ceiling”, which can visually shrink the leg circumference, and is dirt-resistant and easy to care for, it is recommended that everyone have one in their wardrobe; light blue jeans are full of summer feel, and they are very refreshing with suspenders or T-shirts.
The washing process can make the base color more layered: snowflake washing and stone washing are representatives of retro style, and I have previously recommended it to customers who like American retro, and the feedback is that “the photo is special”; enzyme-washed jeans have a softer feel and more uniform color, making them suitable for daily wear; cat whiskers and distressed craftsmanship can increase the design of the pants and avoid monotony. If you want to stand out at a party, gradient jeans or club shiny denim with rhinestones/sequins are definitely eye-catchers.
4. Functions and details: These careful things make it more comfortable to wear
Good jeans are hidden in the details and functions. Many people buy pants only for the appearance, ignore these points, and only find that they “grind their legs”, “drop gears” and “have no place to put their mobile phones” when they wear them. Combined with my purchasing experience, these functions and details must be focused on:
- Body adaptation function: high-waisted tummy tuck jeans have a built-in elastic lining, which can quietly tighten the lower abdomen; hip-lifting jeans make the buttocks more upright through the pocket position lift and hip line cut; the adjustable waistband of maternity jeans is no problem to wear from the first trimester to the third trimester.
- Practical details: the special side pockets for mobile phones can prevent the phone from slipping; wearing tights on the waist without strangulation; the anti-light design at the back waist is super friendly to sisters wearing short tops; the elongated trouser hem can be cut, which solves the pain point of “short trouser legs” for tall people to buy pants.
- Technology blessing: temperature-controlled thermal jeans are suitable for sub-zero weather in the north; sunscreen UPF jeans are a good partner for outdoor travel; machine washable without fading reduces care troubles – I have tested a brand of eco-friendly denim, and the color has hardly changed after 5 machine washes.
5. Brand and price: Different budgets can buy good goods
Many people think that “expensive jeans are better”, but it is not. I have sorted out the brands with different positioning by price band to help you choose according to your needs:
Parity within 100 yuan: ZARA, H&M’s fast fashion models, the design keeps up with the trend, suitable for sisters who pursue style and often change pants, but the fabric is thin and may be deformed after wearing it for one season.
200-400 yuan mainstream: UNIQLO, Peacebird, UR is the king of cost performance, the fabric is solid, the version is classic, such as Uniqlo’s stretch denim, many colleagues around me have repurchased.
500-800 yuan mid-to-high-end: MO&Co., CHUU, Levi’s, the version design is more suitable for the Asian figure, the fabric is durable, and a piece can be worn for 2-3 years, which is more cost-effective.
1000+ yuan high-end: AGOLDE, G-Star RAW, FRAME, using high-end fabrics and fine craftsmanship, such as AGADE’s high-waisted model, the waist design is particularly fitting, and it is not loose after sitting for a long time.
6. Environmental protection trend: Buying jeans can also contribute to the earth
Nowadays, more and more brands are focusing on sustainable development, and as a purchase, I will also give priority to recommending eco-friendly denim. You know, traditional denim dyeing requires a lot of water, while a zero-water dyeing denim can save nearly 200 liters of water, which is equivalent to a person’s water intake for a week.
When purchasing, you can pay attention to these environmental labels: recycled cotton denim is made from recycled clothes to reduce resource waste; BCI Better Cotton certification represents the environmental protection of the cotton cultivation process; GRS certification ensures that fabrics meet environmental standards from production to processing. For example, Levi’s Water<Less® series reduces water consumption by 80% through improved processes, which is both environmentally friendly and durable, and is highly recommended.
Sourcing perspective: Yigu’s pants selection suggestions
After 5 years of jeans purchase, I have summarized a “universal pants selection formula”: fit to fit the figure + fabric matching scene + details to meet needs. For example, for small people commuting, choose a combination of “high-waisted cropped straight + stretch cotton + mobile phone side pocket”; for a pear-shaped date, choose a style of “mid-waisted cigarette tube + Tencel blend + raw edge design”. In addition, before buying pants, be sure to look at the “waist” and “hip” data on the size chart, which is more accurate than looking at the “M/L size”. Nowadays, many brands support “7-day no reason to return or exchange”, squat and sit for a long time after receiving the goods to test the comfort.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Women’s Jeans
Q1: How to prevent fading of jeans after washing them for the first time? A: The first time you wash them with cold water, add a spoonful of salt and soak for 20 minutes, machine wash the reverse side, and avoid mixing with light-colored clothes. Do not expose them to the sun when drying, drying in the shade can reduce fading.
Q2: What should I pay attention to when choosing denim for plus-size sisters? A: Give priority to the style specializing in waist and hip difference, to avoid tight hips or loose waists; choose elastic fabrics with spandex, which fit better than pure cotton; choose dark colors, which are thinner than light colors.
Q3: What type of jeans to wear for travel? A: Travel functional denim is recommended, the multi-pocket design can hold small items such as passports and tissues, and the quick-drying fabric does not sweat and does not stick, which is super convenient to match with sneakers.
Q4: How to match retro-style jeans so that they are not dirty? A: Mom Jeans with a cropped sweatshirt + white shoes, full of American retro feeling; flared jeans with a tight top + short jacket, become a Y2K hot girl in seconds, remember the matching principle of “tight top and loose bottom” or “loose top and tight bottom” and you won’t go wrong.