It can be hard to find a pair of skinny jeans that fit you well.Buying skinny jeans feels more hassle than it is worth because of wash, rise, and size differences.Buying jeans can be a breeze if you prepare yourself with some good information and are willing to experiment a bit.
Step 1: Determine the size.
The clothes in your closet are probably not the same size as what you have from another store.It's normal, if frustrating, that clothing sizes vary from store to store and brand to brand.Making sure your skinnies are comfortable is the most important step in getting the right size jeans.Take three pairs of jeans to the fitting room with you, your usual size, one size smaller, and one larger.If your jeans don't fit, you can swap them for another size in the dressing room, without having to change back into your clothes.You might wear a different size in two different styles from the same brand depending on the cut of the jean.
Step 2: Take your measurement.
Because the actual measurements that correspond to sizes vary from store to store and brand to brand, you have to take your own measurements and then check out that brand or store's fit guide, which can usually be found online.Use a piece of string around the narrowest part of your waist to measure it.Measure the string against the ruler.Use your feet to measure the fullest part of your hips.
Step 3: Determine your fit.
If you don't know if you should be looking for Petite, Regular, Tall, or curvy jeans, then you need to know what numbers to look for on the tags of your skinnies.The fits correspond to your waist and hips.Petite jeans have slightly smaller waist and hip sizes than regular jeans.Regular jeans have the same waist and hip measurement as tall jeans, but will have much, much longer inseams.The inseam of curvy jeans is the same as regular jeans, but they have larger waists and hips.
Step 4: Determine the length.
How many times have you tried on a pair of jeans that you loved, but they were either too short or pooled around your shoes?The perfect pair of jeans should be just below your ankle.If you are under 5 feet 4 inches tall, you should look for a short jean.You will usually want a regular length jean if you are between 4 and 5 feet tall.If you are taller than 5'6", try a long jean.Skinnies should hit you at the same place regardless of the length of your jeans.If you want to tuck your skinnies into boots, you should be able to fit them in with flats, heels, and sneakers.
Step 5: Pick a direction.
A good general rule to follow is to find mid-rise skinny jeans, which shouldn't hit you too high or low at the waist.If you want to find this type of fit, focus on it.If you are looking for curvy skinny jeans, try something with a slightly higher waist.If you are looking for jeans with a slightly lower waist, try something.
Step 6: You can choose a wash.
The wash of your jeans will affect how you look in them.Some people look better in a dark wash than others, so it will take some experimentation.Dark washes can hide the flaws we might not want to see.If you need a pair of skinnies for an event right after work, dark wash jeans are the easiest to take from day to night.Light washes pair well with lighter colors we tend to wear in the summer.Some light washes can make your legs look bigger.There are a lot of different colors and patterns for skinny jeans.Small patterns, like polka dots or a leopard print, won't add any heft to your leg, and vertical stripes will slim them.Stay away from stripes that are too large.
Step 7: You can choose a material.
Stretch is going to be the most important factor when buying skinnies.You want skinnies that allow you to breathe but also cling to you in the right places.You will have to experiment to find the perfect stretch because it will vary from person to person.If you pick up a pair of skinnies and they feel stiff, they won't work for you.
Step 8: It's a good idea to free up space around your knees.
If your skinnies are too tight at the knee, you should look for a straight leg or pencil cut.This will free up your knees and give you a straight cut.
Step 9: Pick a pair with no sagging.
Try a pair of skinnies that have a two-piece waist.The waist of your jeans is made from two, slightly curved pieces, rather than one straight piece that goes all the way around.
Step 10: Don't eat muffin tops.
The consequence of skinny jeans is this.You love the way the jeans fit through your legs, but they are too tight at the waist and the part of you that doesn't fit into them spills over the top!If you want to avoid this, make sure you have a mid- or high-rise jean.
Step 11: Don't have big pockets.
Unless you want to draw attention to your butt, avoid pockets that are too large.The crease between your thighs and butt is where they should fall lower.If you are a little flat in the back, you can get jeans with big pockets.They will be nicer.
Step 12: You should know your style.
The most popular type of jeans that retailers sell are skinny jeans.Decide what you need the skinnies for once you know what size, fit, and inseam will give you the perfect pair.Maybe you need skinnies to wear for a night out on the town, or maybe you are looking for skins that will fit into your boots.It will save you a lot of time if you know what you need.It looks great with dressier shoes if you try a dark wash.If you want a edgier look, try skinnies that have interesting details, such as a distressed wash or embroidered pattern.
Step 13: Don't be afraid to change your clothes.
The same pair of jeans will fit you differently than your best friend.If you want them tailored to fit your body perfectly, buy a pair that is a little too long or a lot too big in the waist.You can get free hemming on jeans that you buy from them.
Step 14: It's time to style them up!
Being comfortable in skinny jeans isn't just about the jeans, it's also about what you wear with them.If you have a curvy figure, try wearing your skinnies in mid-calf or knee high boots and wearing a tunic shirt.By evening out your proportions, this will flatter your body.If you have a slim and straight figure, try a low rise that is tailored to your body type.This slims your legs and makes you look larger.If you have a small figure, high rise skinnies can make your legs look longer if you pair them with a tucked-in shirt.You are on the taller side.Regardless of how you style them, skinnies will look great on you.A low-rise skinny with a long shirt can help you appear shorter if you are self-conscious about the length of your legs.