A great pair of jeans is a staple in just about any closet. They are an easy way to fast track you towards a killer outfit and you can wear them differently every time. With so many styles, sizes and cuts, it’s totally possible to find the best pair for your specific body type, too. While it’s true that a great-fitting pair of jeans can make you look and feel great on their own, there’s always a way to take it up a notch.
Taking your denim style to the next level is all about the way you style an outfit. From accessories to shoes to hidden features, you can make small outfit changes and get big style points in return. Plus, you don’t need to break the bank and can use these guidelines all year long! Here are four basic style tips to help you look instantly better in jeans.
1. Style Selection: Choose your denim wisely, friends. Classic jeans aren’t something trendy or fleeting, so it’s absolutely worth it to invest in at least one good-quality pair. Take your time trying on different styles, lengths and cuts (with a pair of comfortable panties or a thong underneath) until you find that one brand or pair that feels like they were made especially for you.
Once you find a great pair, then you can start experimenting with styling. Do some research, find inspiration and figure out what you like and don’t like when it comes to jean-based outfits. In order to look great, it’s so important to feel that way as well. Wearing pieces that make you feel happy and confident is the first step in looking better in your jeans.
2. Smooth It Out: Now that you’ve nailed down a great style of jeans and are in touch with your personal style interests, it’s time to move beneath the surface and add in some jeans-friendly shapewear. Though you might think a tighter pair of jeans won’t work with shapewear, the truth is that shapewear and denim go together swimmingly.
Shapewear can elevate your jeans look in a few different ways. If your body type doesn’t usually fit quite right in a certain type of jeans, shapewear pieces can help smooth out areas of concern, allowing you to fit in certain jeans better. The compression factor within this type of bodysuit can also act as a barrier between your jeans and your skin, making you feel more comfy overall. Try out a piece of compression or smoothing shapewear underneath your jeans and you’ll see the difference immediately.
3. Instant Lift: For many people, jeans have a less than volumizing effect on the booty area. Unless you find a pair that lifts you in all the right places and doesn’t flatten the cheeks (or disguise it, if you’re wearing a loose pair), the results can be disappointing. This is especially true if you don’t have a naturally big butt. Thankfully, there’s a type of underwear for that.
Next time you put on a pair of jeans, throw on a pair of butt lift underwear underneath. You’ll find that instead of looking flattened or decreased in size, your booty will instead look enhanced and accentuated in your jeans. Butt lift underwear works to lift the booty up despite the denim that’s trying to suck it in. Depending on how strong the lifting power of the underwear is, results can range from subtle to show-stopping. Try this trick for an instant pick me up.
4. Rock Your Shoe Game: No matter what look you’re going for, shoes are arguably the most important part when styling an outfit with jeans. Though your shirt can take the top half of your look to the next level, your shoe choice can bring the entire ensemble together perfectly. As a general rule, adding in a nicer statement shoe or heel is the gold standard, but heels aren’t always the most practical choice in footwear. For more casual moments, you can keep your jeans game on point by adding a bright, clean sneaker or a funky pair of loafers into the mix.
The great part about wearing jeans is that you can switch things up every time. If you try heels and shapewear for one occasion, you might try something more casual-chic the next time. Furthermore, these tips can be applied when curating your own “jeans uniform,” otherwise known as your best go-to jeans outfit that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Get creative, try something new and rock your jeans!