How to find your new favorite jeans
High waist, mom jeans, boyfriend jeans or skinny jeans?
There is now a huge selection of different cuts of jeans that you can vary depending on the occasion, your mood and your taste. Admittedly, it almost makes us a little dizzy too. We'll introduce you to the most common jeans fits so that you can find the right jeans for you in this huge universe.
To ensure that you feel completely comfortable in your jeans, it is important that they fit properly and suit you. In addition to the right size, the cut also plays an important role. The main differences between the different cuts are the waistband height and the fit. Let's start with the waistband height.
The waistband height
Not everyone finds it comfortable when their jeans reach above the belly button, while others can't do without their high waist jeans. But which cut suits which body shape?
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High Waist
Up to the navel or even above it -
Medium Waist
Just below the belly button -
Low waist
Sits low on the hips
a. High Waist - The optical miracle
Cut high, up to the belly button or even above it. They perfectly accentuate curves, flatter the hips and emphasize the waist. They also visually elongate the legs and, in the best case scenario, create a great bum.
b. Medium Waist - The golden mean
Not too high, not too low. The mid-rise waistband just below the navel is simple and classic. The advantage: these jeans are often more comfortable when sitting down as they don't cut in. But make sure they are not too tight, otherwise they can show off your hips unflatteringly above the waistband.
c. Low Waist - The hipster jeans
Their low-waisted cut emphasizes the tummy line and any little belly. Accordingly, "love handles" don't like the jeans so much, but they conjure up a little more curves on slim hips and make a flat bottom appear a little rounder.
An overview of the most common jeans fits
Do you fancy something a little looser and therefore go for a relaxed cut, such as boyfriend jeans or a loose fit? Or do you like it tight and slip into a pair of skinny jeans? Here is an overview of the most popular and trendiest jeans styles for women and jeans styles for men.
Jeans Fits Women
Jeans Fits Men
The jeans fits briefly explained
Skinny fit - the skin tight
They are super close-fitting and emphasize your legs and figure with their narrow leg shape. Skinny jeans often have a high stretch content so that they fit your body perfectly like a second skin.
Slim fit - the snug fit
They have a slim fit, but are not quite as tight as skinny jeans and adapt to the natural shape of your legs without being too tight. This is because the slim fit is tight around the bottom and thighs, but the legs are cut in such a way that they don't ride up, but fit close to the body.
Skinny jeans & slim fit jeans for Women
Slim fit jeans for Men
Regular Fit / Straight Fit - the straight fit
The classic fit - neither wide nor particularly tight. Cut straight from the thigh to the ankles, these jeans fit comfortably but still close enough to the body to emphasize your figure. Because of their straight cut, these jeans are also known as "straight jeans".
Relaxed Fit & Loose Fit - the relaxed fit
Wide and comfortable jeans with a loose fit at the hips and bottom and plenty of room at the crotch and thighs. The loose silhouette gives these loose jeans a very casual look.
Mom Fit - the carrot
Mom jeans are the modern version of the carrot jeans from the 90s and are usually worn high waisted and ankle-baring. While the cut is fitted at the waist, the bottom and hips are only skimmed over. The thighs are also only just touched, but the leg runs up to the hem like a "carrot". You can roll the hem up to your ankles.
Boyfriend Fit - the androgynous
These boyfriend jeans have a relaxed, slightly masculine cut. The waistband sits low on the hips and they are loose and airy around the buttocks and thighs. The leg tapers towards the ankles and the hem is casually rolled up - if the cut is not already cropped. The waistband should always be visible - so it's best to tuck your top into the pants. Caution: it can make you look smaller.
Slouchy Fit & Balloon Fit - the tummy fit
In fact, a balloon-shaped cut that is worn high waisted. Balloon or slouchy jeans are tight at the waist and bottom, but have a rounded cut at the thighs. They then taper towards the ankles, but remain wide at the calves. This gives them their characteristic balloon-like shape.
Bootcut fit - the wild one
The bootcut jeans live up to their name: they fit close to the upper body and are slightly flared from the knee down the lower leg so that they can easily be pulled over the boots or rest on top of the boots. Very practical for all cow girls and boys. These jeans make your legs look slimmer and smaller people look a little taller.
Flared leg - the flared leg
They were already around in the days of flower power: flared jeans. Flared jeans sit close to your upper body and get wider and wider from the knee down. The flare falls over the shoes and ends with the sole of the shoe, and can vary from slight to extremely wide - depending on how you like it. It flatters the female figure like no other and makes your legs look longer. Tip: If you like it even wider, you should go for the "wide leg".Â
Wide Leg - the width
They are super casual jeans with a wide leg and an A-line. They are characteristically tight-fitting at the waistband and taper out from there to the foot. Depending on the model, everything is possible with wide jeans, from "light" to "extra wide" - but always guaranteed with plenty of legroom. In fact, the legs of this style reach all the way to the floor. If you want something a little shorter, then go for a wide cropped leg.
Tapered leg - the wedge shape
This comfortable jeans cut is a cross between baggy and carrot jeans. The waistband of tapered jeans sits loosely on the hips, the crotch is wide at the thigh and narrows from the knee to the ankle. Tapered means "tapered" or "wedge-shaped" and is the right jeans for a sporty figure with muscular thighs, for example.
Cropped leg - the shortened one
This term refers to the cropped trouser legs. Cropped jeans usually end just above the ankle. Cropped means "shortened" in English. Many jeans cuts are now available in a cropped version. The hem can be very different: sometimes frayed, sometimes mullet, sometimes simply straight.
No matter which style you choose, what counts in the end is how you feel when you look at yourself in the mirror. The perfect jeans are the ones that make you feel completely comfortable and beautiful! You are also welcome to come to our stores in Bern and Zurich at any time for personal advice and to try on different styles. We look forward to seeing you!