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5 of the best jeans for your body shape

Here’s our pick of the most figure-flattering, confidence boosting jeans on the high street

By Jo AtkinsonPublished: 30 January 2015

Curvy

Blue, Product, Brown, Denim, Trousers, Jeans, Pocket, Textile, Standing, White,

Choose darker shades for a flattering silhouette.
Faded or distressed panels create a slimmer look.

Jeans, £29.50, 14-32, Evans

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Tall

Clothing, Brown, Trousers, Denim, Jeans, Pocket, Standing, Waist, Maroon, Fashion design,

Slim fit jeans will emphasise long limbs.
Pocket details, rips and faded panels are easy to carry off.

Jeans, £60, 10-20, Long Tall Sally

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Pear shaped

Clothing, Brown, Product, Denim, Trousers, Textile, Jeans, Pocket, Standing, White,

Bootcut styles balance your shape.
Pocket detailing will slim your bottom.

Jeans, £139.95, 6-20, NYDJ at John Lewis

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Petite

Clothing, Blue, Product, Denim, Trousers, Jeans, Textile, Pocket, White, Style,

Higher waistbands lengthen the silhouette.
Darker denim elongates the leg.

Jeans, £49, 6-22 (petite, regular and long), Boden

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Bit of a tummy

Clothing, Blue, Leg, Product, Brown, Denim, Trousers, Jeans, Shoulder, Textile,

Look for styles with hidden control panels.
Go for a higher rise to avoid a muffin top.

Jeans, £148, 24-32W, Spanx

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