Whilst the 1950s may have been the era when the popularity of wearing jeans exploded, the material that they are made of, denim, has been around for centuries before. For example, it was worn by sailors in the area of Dhunga, India and according to a report by the University of Sydney in February 2009, developed into dungarees which are still popular in various aspects of life today.
Currently, there are five different types of jean cuts available to purchase. Although they may all look good when they are seen on models in store, not all jeans suit all body shapes and therefore to ensure that you choose the most appropriate jeans for your shape, it is important to understand what effect each of them can have.
Classic cut. The original type of jeans, the classic cut is not often seen on the shelves of high street fashion shops for the fact that it can be very unflattering. High waisted with a tapered leg, the primary purpose of classic cut jeans is comfort rather than style.
Straight leg. An all round good type of jean, the straight leg cut sees the legs being cut straight down, not flaring or tapering in anywhere. They are favoured amongst smaller women, as they can make the legs look longer than they actually are.
Boot cut. As their name would suggest, boot cut jeans were created with the intention of making a man look good when worn with boots, but have become a favourite piece of women's clothing for many females. Relatively relaxed in their fit, hugging the hips and thighs without being overly tight, they flare out slightly at the bottom, making them suitable for those women with a large upper body, as they balance out the body shape perfectly.
Skinny leg. A staple piece of both men and women's clothing ranges at the moment, skinny jeans, as wonderful as they may look, should only be attempted by those women who have a slim waist and legs. Large hips, stomach or thighs will not be helped by skinny jeans and they will make them look a lot bigger than they actually are.
Flared. The modern version of the popular 1970s bell bottom jeans, flares are, for the most part, a more reigned in version of their elder relative. Rather than being skinny at the top then widening massively below the knee, flared jeans have a loose but straight feel all the way down the leg, generally only beginning to flare just above the ankle.
A lot of women tend to go for flared jeans, as they believe that they will make them look slimmer (unlike flared jeans, which required a super skinny waist with legs to match) but in fact, they are not suited to all body shapes.
Prime examples are women who are short or petite, as flared jeans can make the legs look a lot shorter and wider than they are, making this cut definitely not a suitable women's clothing option for smaller females.
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