Best Jeans for a Pear Body Shape
Most jeans are cut with a smaller hip than yours, so look for cuts that fit the hips first and can be taken in at the waist.
This guide is for the pear body shape: hips at least 5% bigger than the bust, with a waist under 85% of the hip measurement.
Look for
- Mid to high rise with stretch and a curved waistband
- Bootcut, straight and wide-leg styles that balance the hips
- Dark, even washes with no heavy fading at the hips or thighs
- Medium-sized back pockets set slightly apart
Skip or adjust
- Rigid, non-stretch skinny denim that pulls at the thighs
- Very low rise that digs into the hips
- Large hip pockets or heavy embellishments
More for the pear body shape
Jeans for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.