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Denim Fit Guide


Photographs of women wearing different styles of jeans are shown. Left to right: Boyfriends, Skinnies, and Straight Legs

Use our denim fit guide to find the perfect pair

Boot cut

Silhouette: Starts out straight, narrows slightly at the knee, gently flaring in the lower leg.

Rise: Low to mid, sometimes higher in the back to prevent low riding.

Leg opening: Between 17" and 20," traditionally wide enough to go over cowboy boots.

Length: Just below the ankle, longer with heels.

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Boyfriend

Silhouette: Slouchy and relaxed in the hips, bum and thighs, meant to look as if you borrowed them from your boyfriend.

Rise: Mid.

Leg opening: Between 12" and  14".

Length: Ankle or above. Sometimes loosely rolled at the cuff.

Popular styles: Kut From The Kloth Catherine Boyfriends and Esprit Vintage Boyfriends.

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Crop Flare

Silhouette: Similar to Flare jeans, these jeans widen below the knee, but they're shorter than classic flares. 

Rise: Mid to high.

Leg opening: Between 16" and 19".

Length: From mid-calf to just above the ankle.

Popular style: Part Two JudyKut From The Kloth Kelsey Crop Flare.

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Curved

Silhouette:  Also known as a wedge, bubble, barrel or balloon fit, these jeans curve gently outward from the hip, tapering in near the ankle to create a curved silhouette.

Rise: Mid to high.

Leg Opening: Usually tapered, between 12" and 14".

Length: Varies from cropped to below the ankle. Sometimes loosely rolled.

Popular style: Part Two Hela Jeans.

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Dad

Silhouette: Similar to Mom jeans, but baggier in the thighs. Usually tapered near the ankle.

Rise: High.

Leg Opening: Usually tapered, between 14" to 16".

Length: Varies from cropped to below the ankle. Sometimes loosely rolled.

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Flare

Silhouette: Fitted up top, then dramatically flaring outward below the knee.

Rise: Low to mid.

Leg opening: 18" or more.

Length: Just below the ankle, unless they're Crop flare.

Popular style: Esprit Organic Cotton Flares.

 

Photographs of women wearing different styles of jeans are shown. Left to right: Trousers, Crop Flares and Mom jeans

Girlfriend

Silhouette: Slouchy around the hips and thighs like a >Boyfriend jean, but a bit less so.

Rise: Mid.

Leg opening: Between 14" and 16".

Length: At the ankle. Sometimes rolled at the cuff.

Popular style: Jag Jeans Carter Girlfriends.

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Jogger

Silhouette: Borrowed from the active wear section of your closet, this style is usually held up with elastic or drawstring at the waist. The legs are loose, with elastic cuff at the ankle.

Rise: Low to high.

Leg opening: Cuffed with elastic to fit the ankle.

Length: Above the ankle.

Popular Styles: Cream Stacia Joggers and Kut From The Kloth Chris Joggers.

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Mom

Silhouette: Hugs the smallest part of the waist and fits the bum and hips snugly, tapering in the lower leg.

Rise: High.

Leg opening: Usually tapered, between 14" and 16".

Length: At or just above the ankle.

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Skinny

Silhouette: Fitted in the bum and thigh, becoming ever-narrower from hip to ankle. Often made of stretchy denim.

Rise: Mid to high.

Leg opening: Fitted to the ankle, usually 12" to 13".

Length: At the ankle.

Popular style: Kut From The Kloth Connie Skinnies.

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Straight

Silhouette: A little more relaxed than skinny jeans, this style is straight from the hip all the way down to the ankle.

Rise: Mid to high.

Leg opening: Between 14" and 16".

Length: Varies from mid-calf to just below the ankle.

Popular Styles: Jag Jeans Ruby StraightCream Tatta Straight and Part Two Ryane Straight.

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Straight Crop

Silhouette: Similar to a Straight leg jean, but with a shorter length.

Rise: Mid to high.

Leg opening: Between 14 and 16".

Length: From mid-calf to just above the ankle.

Popular style: Kut From The Kloth Reese Straight.

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Trouser

Silhouette: Borrowed from the business section of your closet, these jeans hug the bum and hips with straight, slim or flared legs. They usually have slash pockets at the side and slit pockets in the back.

Rise: Low to high.

Leg opening: Varies from fitted to flared, 12" or more.

Length: Just below the ankle, longer with heels. Can be rolled for a cropped look.

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