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StyleCounselwith ChrissiRix
Style Counsel
StyleGuru ChrissiRix answersyourquestions, to help youdresswith confidence
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Ilovewearingjeans, butalwaysstruggle to findonesthatare rightfor my shape.Can you help? Judy,Bungay
HiJudy, many people have at least one pairofjeans they neverwear, andIbet you’rethe same! Why,because they just don’tfitright? Butwithautumn uponus,jeansarecorestaples that cantakeyou anywhere during thecoolermonths. They aretimeless, adaptable, sustainable andcost effective! Thereare somanybrands outthere,and each hasits own signature.Thekeyisfinding the perfectfitfor yourpersonalbody shape. Balancing proportionsis thesecrettojeansbecomingyour bestfriendand findingthatfeel goodfactor!
Howtobea JeanGenius!
Know yourRise
Jeanscome inshort,mid, or high rise. Your Riseisthe lengthfromcrotchtotummy button.Tall,curvy, or pear ladies tendtoneed ahigh rise jean.Thishasacurved riseatthe back andwillfit over thebottom andupto thewaist,holding everything in,in afigureflattering way. Generally, topheavy,apple and rectangularladiescanopt fora midrise, whichwill sitwellon theirlower rise body.
DiscoveryourCurve
YourCurveisthe relationship from waist to hip. Hourglass or pearshapes tend to have smaller waistsandfuller hips andrequirebrandsthat have fabricinthe hipareaand a tighter waistband.V-shape, applesand rectangles tend to have less waistandnarrower hips. Lookfor jeanswith a wider waistband andlessfabric in thecutofthejean around thehip.
Decide on your Denim
Itshould go withoutsayingthat youpay forwhatyou getwith jeans.Good qualitydenimwill stretch less,fade more gradually andabove all,fitmuch better. Choose some witharound 2% Lycrafor bestfitandcomfort.
Pick your Pockets
Aim forfuss free pockets.Back pocketsthataresmallwill makeyourbum look bigger. Chooselarger pockets,set closertogether rather thanfar apart, to reduce buttsize!
ChooseyourCut
Optfor skinny,bootcut, or slim straightif youhavenarrower hips than torso. Alternatively, if youare bottom heavy, or have acurvedhourglassshape, go forstraight, flared,ora ‘curved’ skinny,wornwitha balancing jacket orlongtop.Curvy girls can wearskinnies–it’s just allaboutbalancingthose proportions!
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ChrissiRix has been aStyle Consultant forover30years. She ownsStyleShow, a personalised shopping experienceinher boutiqueon Unthank Road,Norwich.
