Jean Secrets for Your Figure - How to Hide a Tummy

Making the Cut

Choose the denim cuts and style elements that are designed to work with your figure, not against it.  In the era of a skinny jean trend, it may be tempting to jump on the bandwagon, but remember that the surest way to stay stylish is to know your own body.  Be conscious of what works for you.  We suggest considering the classic bootcut—its slight flare toward the hem draws attention away from a round belly by balancing out your lower half.  Pair the style with heels to elongate your legs, and you’ve got a thoroughly modern look that can outshine any passing fad.

There are plenty more tricks of the trade to minimize and disguise the belly.  For instance, try a zipper instead of a button-fly to reduce bulk near the waist. And for the average woman, a mid-rise trumps a low-rise because of the coverage it offers and the way it visually divides the torso and lower body.  Fabric and color play a role, too.

Material Girl

Selecting the right fabric can make all the difference.  If you’re left frustrated by stiff denim material that doesn’t forgive even the smallest of flaws, stretch denim may offer the comfort you’ve been missing.

Stretch denim, a blend of primarily cotton and just a touch of spandex lycra, gives you a more accommodating fit and ease of movement.  One word of caution on stretch: don’t go a size smaller and assume the fabric will make up for it.  Clothes that pinch too tight never look sharp, and the wearer may become the unfortunate recipient of dreaded “muffin top” gossip.  Nobody deserves that!

Dark Wash Is the New Black

Darker shades are slimming, so take advantage of the illusion and avoid lighter washes!  We recommend selecting a wash like indi’s own Midnight or Out of the Blue. A dark jean will keep looking chic and new, long after other styles fades.

Jeans That Fit Your Genes

indiDenim is proud to offer the customization options that will help you find your perfect personalized fit for every body type.  If you’re stuck choosing between styles or just looking for some friendly advice, send us your questions .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

posted by: Emily H on September 30, 2008 at 4:02 pm
filed under: Fit Jeanious | comments (6)
TAGS: custom jeans, design your own jeans, jeans that fit

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On 12-27-2008, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) said

Do you have any plans to offer colors like grey or black?  Thank you!

On 01-05-2009, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) said

OOH yeah I would love a pair in black!

On 01-27-2009, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) said

Black is on the way!

On 04-04-2009, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) said

I have no backside so its hard to fit in some jeans that look nice and fit good

On 04-17-2009, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) said

There were no review in the mens section so I thought I would post question here.  Every time I buy a pair of jeans depending on who makes them I"m a different size, so do the custom jeans really come the size they say they are?  If that is true should you measure these body parts instaed of going with the size of your last jeans you purchased.  Do they shrink when you do finally wash them?  What happens if you order them and they do not fit?

On 04-30-2009, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) said

Hey Russell,

All of our jeans are pre-shrunk.  Wash them when you get them just to make sure they fit fresh out of the wash.  If they don’t fit, send them back with the needed adjustments (ie minus one inch at waist, plus one inch on inseam) or, return them in 30 days for a full refund.  Our customer service team can also be super helpful with re-orders, so if you have questions, just give us a call and we can walk you through what you need to do.

For the measurements we ask for… definitely take them yourself with a tape measure (unless you have a friend who wouldn’t mind doing it for you).

Thank you for your comment!  Father’s Day is coming up, so we’re working on some more posts for men soon…