Sunday, Jun 02 2024

Find Best Jeans For Your Butt

By A Mystery Man Writer

We enlisted denim-fit experts from DL1961, Genetic, Joe
We enlisted denim-fit experts from DL1961, Genetic, Joe's Jeans, Mother, and Paige to break down six common butt types and the best pairs to shop for each.
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Butt Type: Flat
Flat-butted women (very official terminology, people) have rears that are, well, flat. The key to jean shopping is searching out styles that help better define your butt region (or lack thereof, in this case). Adams-Geller recommends choosing denim that has pockets with details, like zippers and welts, that add extra thickness to the back pocket. Look for sanding on the butt of the jean, she adds: “The sanding acts as a highlighter and gives the illusion of volume.”

Higher rises will also “promote the idea of a fuller silhouette, since they cinch in at your natural waist,” Kaeding says.
Butt Type: Low
“If you have a low butt, try lifting and separating the cheeks a bit,” Adams-Geller says. “A jean that acts like a butt bra will do the trick.” How's that for a mental image? The point she's getting at is that low butts can sometimes benefit from a little boost.

Fabric choice actually plays a more important role for this butt type than for others. DL1961 creative director Sarah Ahmed advises “steer[ing] clear of fabric that will sag out with wear.” Instead, she adds, “look for denim with less stretch and a little more structure” — this will help with lift.

Other details, like contoured waistbands and pockets, are also worth considering here. Adams-Geller continues, “I would also recommend a jean that has wash-detailing at the top of the pockets or right above them to help draw the eye up. Pocket placement is critical: Ideally, you want the bottom of the pocket to sit where the cheek meets the thigh.”
“The new Vixen fit would be perfect for women in this category, because it has a contoured waistband that lifts and shapes the backside with gravity-defying fabric,” says Joe Dahan, founder and creative director of Joe's Jeans.
The Coco fit is great for girls who have a little more booty to love, Ahmed says.
Butt Type: Triangle
Triangle-shaped butts are widest where your hips meet your thighs. “I would go for a low-rise or boyfriend jean that hangs from your hip-bone area,” Adams-Geller recommends. “The lower rise will broaden the look of your higher hip, and offer the illusion of straighter hips.” Similarly, a wide-leg jean will complement the fullness of your bum. Paired with heels or a wedge, flares will elongate the line of your legs.

If you're opting for more tapered denim, you may want to think strategically about pocket placement. Look for pockets that are set high toward the waist of the jean; this draws focus up from your thighs toward center of your bum.
Butt Type: No Butt
So what if you have a less-endowed backside than others? Embrace it! The designers we talked to all seem to agree that high rises and flares are great options for this butt type. “A high-rise jean that sits above your hips and hugs your waist is a great way to mimic curves,” Ahmed says. Genetic’s Fatourechi agrees: “A high-rise flare is a great option for girls looking to accentuate and lift their butt.”

Adams-Geller adds that the same details she suggests for flat butts will work here, too. “I like the idea of very vintage washes. The more washed-down the denim on the derriere, the better!” Since you’re not worried about over-emphasizing your rear, unexpected washes, rinses, and other details are all welcome.