Best Jeans for Men with an Oval Body Shape
The best jeans sit comfortably on the waist and have a straight, clean leg so the lower half balances the middle.
This guide is for the oval body shape: a waist at least 98% of the wider of chest and hips.
Look for
- Straight or slim-straight jeans with a straight, even leg
- A mid rise, or a rise with a bit of extra height in the back, that sits at or above the hip bone
- Stretch denim with a wide, soft waistband that does not dig in
- Dark, uniform washes without heavy fading at the thighs
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- Low-rise jeans that push the stomach over the waistband
- Skinny jeans, which make the legs look small next to the middle
- Heavy whiskers, rips and bright washes that draw attention to the hips
More for the oval body shape
Jeans for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.