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Fashion Closet: Jeans For Your Shape

ESSENCE Editors share the jeans that best fit their bodies.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Petite

“I’m really into vintage jeans right now because back in the day they mastered the hi-waist, and the right cut definitely gives you the right curves.” ––Celia L. Smith, Fashion Editor

Vintage high-waist boyfriend jeans, Lee, etsy.com.

Fashion Closet: Jeans For Your Shape
02
Triangle

“Belt it up, pair it with tights or unbutton a few buttons for a breezy summer look – there’s just so much I could do with this denim dress.” ––Yolanda Sangweni, Entertainment Editor

Denim shirtdress, GAP, $65, gap.com.

Fashion Closet: Jeans For Your Shape
03
Full Figured

“On the weekends I live in these! There is no other skinny jean like it. It hugs your curves and goes perfectly with stilettos to take your look from day to evening effortlessly. Say yes to these jeans curvy fashionistas.” ––Charli Penn, Relationships Editor

Skinny jeans, Torrid, $27, torrid.com.

Fashion Closet: Jeans For Your Shape
04
Cone

“I don’t wear jeans often but when I do I like to stick to dark wash without any embellishments otherwise the wrong jeans can make my full thighs look even bigger. I also have really long legs so I prefer brands that offer longer inseams, and quiet as kept Victoria Secrets actually carries really cute jeans for leggy girls like myself.” –– Reneise Francis, Market Editor

Hi-rise skinny jeans, VS, $30, victoriassecret.com.

Fashion Closet: Jeans For Your Shape