So, jeans differ in three parameters: fit in the hips (fit), cut from the knee (cut) and fit depth (rise).

Classic: r regular fit

Regular- jeans with a straight cut along the entire length. The hips are tight, but not tight. These jeans are suitable for everyone and go with any outfit. The main thing is to choose the right size: when buying and after, they should be slightly tight, but at the same time there should not be a feeling that they will crack at the seams as soon as you try to sit down.

All jeans companies have a similar model. But still, they are slightly different: Levi’s will suit someone, Wrangler will suit another. It is better not to save on such a model and give preference to a well-known manufacturer. Firstly, you will wear these jeans often, which means that the denim must be of high quality, and the seams must be neat. And secondly, having once picked up a model that is ideal for your figure, you will save yourself from problems with the search in the future.

Extremes: l oose fit, skinny fit and carrot fit

Jeans feel loose and tight in the hips, ranging from loose to skinny. Both options are extreme, which means that it is worth considering when choosing the features of your own figure.

Loose- baggy, absolutely free and not constraining the movement of jeans (they are also called pipes). But you will look too relaxed in them. This is not always appropriate and not for everyone. They look perfect in combination with loose T-shirts, a casual walk on bent legs and accompanied by a recitative.

However, if you are overweight or have crooked legs, loose fit jeans may be the best option. In this case, it should be borne in mind that they will look harmonious only with sportswear and shoes.

skinny- the other extreme. These are tight-fitting jeans, which are not so bad to pull on, it is much more difficult to take them off without assistance. An ideal style for skinny people who are not alien to punk culture. By the way, this model is not as inconvenient as it might seem. On a skinny figure, these jeans sit like a second skin and are almost imperceptible.

In general, there are a lot of prejudices about skinny (girly model and all that). However, some of them really go. Pairs well with sneakers and almost any top.

carrot- narrow (skinny) at the bottom and loose (up to loose) at the top. A very attractive option. Therefore, in order to look adequate in such jeans, you need to understand your figure well, the compatibility of clothes and how much this style corresponds to age, place and social status.

Compromise: relaxed fit and slim fit

Less radical options, different from the classics, are relaxed and slim.

relaxed they will sit a little looser than the classic ones, which is more comfortable in many situations: when you sit in the office all day or, conversely, if you need to rush around the city from place to place, as well as in winter (you can safely wear thermal underwear under them).

Slim- These jeans are a little narrower than the classics. For plump men, this option is not suitable: it will only emphasize the flaws. But on a slender figure, the model looks amazing! And this is the best option for combining with clothes and shoes in a classic style. On the other hand, of course, it makes no sense to put on such ones: after all, they are a bit cramped.

Cut from the knee: s traight, t apered and b oot-cut

The cut from the knee is tapered, straight and flared.

straight cut: a straight leg actually means a slight narrowing from the knee, repeating the shape of the leg. This option is universal: for long and short legs, for full and thin.

Taper cut- Jeans tapered to the bottom. They go well with classic sports shoes, especially when the size of the foot is not too big. But it is suitable only for owners of an ideal figure. If the legs are long, the jeans can be rolled up.

Boot cut- flared jeans from the knee (but not from the hip, like the hippies of the 60s). This leg is easy to roll up even with a tight fit on the hips. Or, for example, let out of cowboy-style boots. Actually, with a cowboy style, these jeans look the most advantageous.

Well suited for those who have short legs, due to the fact that they can cover part. Also, the model can be advised to owners of large feet: these jeans visually balance huge shoes, whether it be sneakers, sneakers or winter boots.

Planting depth: from low to high rise

Regular rise sit just below waist level. Such models are most common, they are also the most versatile.

low rise, on the one hand, they do not put pressure on, but on the other ... In general, you should not sit in them.

high rise- high landing. The model can visually lengthen the legs, sometimes found with an additional button. Can be worn without a belt, but it's rather exotic.

Summing up

• The classic version - regular cut jeans (regular straight) - will suit almost anyone and go well with different shoes and clothes.
• The best option for owners of a good figure is a slightly cramped straight or slightly narrowed cut (slim straight). Perfectly emphasize the dignity of the figure and are suitable for those who want to stick to the classic style in jeans.
• The most convenient option is a slightly loose straight cut (relaxed straight) for normal and flared (relaxed boot cut) for normal and short legs.
• Men with a problem figure (overweight, crooked legs), if tired of the classics, can try baggy jeans (loose). But keep in mind that the rest of the image will have to be thought out to the smallest detail so as not to look ridiculous. And, of course, this style is far from appropriate everywhere. Still, it’s not worth going to the theater and for an interview.
• Owners of skinny straight legs can try tight-fitting jeans (skinny). Let's be honest, skinny legs will not be brutal in any case. But you should not be afraid to look feminine: femininity begins much higher than the calves.
• Not for men at all - jeggings. These are not jeans, but leggings disguised as them. In other words, for girls.

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When choosing jeans, it is worth remembering two things: the dress code, if it is accepted in your environment, and your own convenience. What is more important for you - choose for yourself. What is definitely not worth worrying about is fashion. If you are not working, she should be the least of your worries.

Shopping via the Internet in foreign stores, of course, provides a person with a huge choice. However, such a variety can often puzzle even sophisticated buyers. Choosing "remotely" such a product as jeans, a person will inevitably come across an abundance of specific terms and designations. "Boot cut", "tapered leg", "relaxed fit" and more. Sometimes this can be very difficult to deal with. In addition, a person who wants to buy, for example, classic straight-cut jeans, will not be at all happy about the prospect of acquiring a thing that is absolutely suitable for him in size, but completely unsuitable in style (for example, jeans with a normal size in the belt will turn out to be too narrow or, vice versa, wide). Therefore, today we will try to clarify some of the issues that usually arise when choosing jeans.

It is worth considering the main characteristics regarding the style and fit, as well as the terms that they can be used in certain online stores.

The word "FIT" refers to the overall silhouette of the jeans. How wide or narrow the cut will be depends on this characteristic.

This is the most basic characteristic of jeans, so to speak, their "skeleton", it is on this parameter that in the first place it may depend on how these or those jeans will adequately look on one or another figure of their owner.

The most common for jeans is the so-called "Regular fit". Sometimes such a fit may be called "Classic fit". In this case, the silhouette of jeans does not sit very tightly on the figure, but at the same time, such a silhouette cannot be called spacious.

Jeans of this fit are made by almost every manufacturer engaged in sewing jeans. With this cut, the fit is quite tight at the hips, but by no means is it a "true-to-figure" tight fit, at the same time it is a non-baggy fit.

In general, when the description mentions "classic jeans", then, as a rule, we are talking about Regular Fit. The most typical "representative" of such a fit can be called the well-known Levi's 501, as well as dozens of models from various companies, one way or another having the silhouette of the famous "five hundred and first" in their fundamental principle.

This silhouette suits most body types. A regular fit normally sits on overweight people (it even “slims” them a little, without forcing them to convulsively draw in their stomachs), on thin ones such jeans also do not hang in a bag and, of course, it looks good on people with a standard figure.

Regular Fit will look adequate on both older and younger people. Jeans of this cut can be combined with classic shoes, as well as with sneakers or sneakers. As for outerwear, everything here is also quite universal, it will look good both with a short jacket and with a voluminous winter park.

This cut can be characterized by a more relaxed, free silhouette (as the name implies). When properly sized, these jeans should generally not have a tight fit at the hips. What's more, some manufacturers sometimes add some "allowance" for a more natural and slightly "sloppy" fit. Hence sometimes comes the opinion that some jeans of this cut are oversized. In other words, Relaxed Fit jeans tend to fit similarly to informal casual trousers with a loose but not baggy cut.

For example, Levi's 559 relaxed fit jeans have this fit

Based on the practical side of the issue, then such a fit will be good for people for whom the classic regular will be too tight in the hips. For example, many people involved in weightlifting or powerlifting sometimes find it difficult to choose clothes for themselves precisely because of the developed quadriceps. In this case, relaxed fit will be a very good choice. Also, a similar cut is good for a person who wants to have some relaxation when choosing the appropriate style of clothing. A day off, a walk in the park with children, going out into nature - all this may require some physical activity, and, therefore, clothing that does not restrict movement. In this case, these "relaxed style" jeans will come in handy. It is also good to use these jeans in winter, especially if they are made of thick denim. Firstly, under such jeans it is very convenient to put on thermal underwear, and secondly, they are very harmoniously combined with a voluminous "top" in the form of a winter warm down jacket. From shoes with such jeans, massive workboots, which are now popular like Red Wing boots, various modern adaptations of trekking and hiking shoes, as well as all types of sneakers and sneakers, will look good.

A similar silhouette of jeans can be characterized by such words as "baggy", "spacious", "sloppy", etc. Sometimes terms such as "Baggy Fit" or "Antifit" may be used by the manufacturer for this fit. This is a very spacious cut, absolutely not constraining the movements of the owner. It is no coincidence that such a silhouette is very much loved by various streetwear brands, one way or another connected with active street sports. For example, manufacturers such as Carhartt, Addict, Boxfresh, etc., always have jeans of such a loose, very baggy cut in their collections.

Please note that such jeans can have not only a very wide cut, but also have a significant margin in the belt. So be careful when choosing the size.

Loose fit is primarily suitable for active sports youth. It is best to combine these jeans with sports or "street" style clothes. Comfortable knitted hoodies, spacious sweatshirts, T-shirts, sports jackets - all this will be very well combined with loose fit jeans. From shoes, all sneaker options will look good, up to the rather bulky "basketball" options.

Women have their own version of these baggy jeans, the so-called boyfriend fit. It can not be said that it is a very popular thing, but many people like it.

This is a pretty narrow fit. These jeans fit exactly on the figure, but are not overly tight. This fit is characterized by a very tight fit in the hips. Sometimes new jeans with a similar cut are not so easy to put on, and at first they can be a little tight and quite uncomfortable to wear. It's okay :) Everything is as planned, in just a couple of hours new tight jeans will fit perfectly on the figure and will cease to be a source of discomfort. Slim fit is the epitome of rock and roll. Recall the old photos of rock stars, smart "musical idols" were certainly dressed in such tight jeans. There is really one "but". For these jeans, you need to have a slender fit figure. If a person has a plump figure, such jeans will only emphasize its flaws, in this case it is better to turn your attention to regular or relaxed fit. It is best to combine skinny jeans with the same slim fit clothes that fit snugly on the figure. For example, tight t-shirts, tight-fitting strict shirts, unpaired jackets of a fitted "Italian" cut will look good with such jeans, and classic polo shirts of the same narrow silhouette will look the most advantageous.

Slim fit jeans go well with classic shoes, but if you combine them with any variations of sports shoes, then it is better to use minimalistic "low-tech" sneakers from the so-called "retro classics". Canvas sneakers from a variety of manufacturers will also look good, or, in some cases, yachting shoes or moccasins will be a good option.

Outerwear with slim fit jeans will be combined with jackets, pea coats and coats of a semi-adjacent silhouette. It is better to avoid bulky "top", as the slim "bottom" may not contrast with such clothes in the best way.

Just as the loose fit is a kind of extreme version of the relaxed fit, the skinny is the ultimate in slim fit. Jeans of such a fit have an extremely narrow cut that fits along the entire length of the leg like a "second skin".

In general, when they talk about skinny, they often mean the silhouette of jeans for the fairer half, but over the past few years, skinny has been actively used in men's jeans. There are a lot of prejudices about this, but personally I think that there is nothing reprehensible in such jeans. Skinny fit is a legacy of punk rock from the 70s rebellious, later taken root, to some extent, in skate culture. In the 90s, these jeans were an attribute of the so-called "heroin chic", the reason for this was the movie Trainspotting starring Ewan McGregor.

Thus, skinny fit jeans and Converse sneakers have become an invariable combination, emphasizing the somewhat deliberately "decadent" style of the owner.

Currently, jeans of this silhouette are present in many collections of various brands, from designer delights, to a certain extent aestheticizing the "post-apocalypse" and "dark side of the soul" like Rick Owens dark shadow, to more than democratic and cheerful youth brands like Gap or Cheap Monday . Also, skinny is always present in the collections of brands that make things unisex.

So, we figured out the "general silhouette" of jeans, now let's figure out what cut is.

The term cut refers to the cut from the knee to the leg opening (bottom of the leg).

It depends on the cut whether the jeans will have a straight silhouette, somewhat narrowed down, or vice versa, flared.

This is the most common and traditional kat. In its original understanding, it looked like this. The trouser leg had a completely straight cut, unchanged from the knee itself. This is what jeans looked like in the 50s, namely a straight, absolutely non-tapering silhouette. In case these jeans are regular fit, the completely straight leg visually increased the width. Therefore, for example, Levi's replicas of the 50s often look like rather spacious jeans, although their hip width may not exceed the same width of modern 501s.

In the case that the jeans have a slim fit cut, an absolutely straight leg can create a visual image of some flare.

Similar jeans are still produced today, but they are relatively rare and, as a rule, from manufacturers who are inspired by the heyday of the jeans industry in the 1940s-1960s.

Currently, jeans, denoted by the term straight cut, are made in a slightly different way. Following the anatomical structure of the human leg, the trouser leg from the knee has a very slight narrowing (but just a slight one, otherwise it is no longer a straight cut). This is exactly what the most classic trouser shape looks like from dozens of different manufacturers from around the world. This cut goes great with a variety of shoes and is generally very versatile. These jeans look good both tucked up (this is a legacy of the era of the same 40-50s), and fitted to the required length. The most typical example would be the same image of the same 501 Levies.

This is a tapered fit, sometimes the term " tailored leg", which quite accurately reflects its essence and origin. The fact is that in the 60s there was a fashion for sewn-in trousers, which were made narrower by tailors in the atelier, or people sewed trousers and jeans on their own. Soon, these jeans began to be produced already in a factory version Sometimes the leg opening (bottom of the leg) of these jeans is so small that you can barely stick your foot in. Thus, if we talk about tapered cut, we have in front of us just skinny jeans with a pronounced bevel from the knee. Such jeans require a good figure, therefore you should still imagine how good they will look on the owner.From shoes with tapered cut jeans, you should use neat, not very bulky shoes, for example sneakers based on retro classics or very minimalist sneakers like classic Vans or Superga.

It should also be mentioned that if such jeans are made of selvedge denim, then the "hem" is usually cut off due to the indirect tapered patterns of such jeans.

Butkat is a heritage from the cowboy era of the wild west. A practical feature of these jeans was the ability to wear them over cowboy boots. Also, if necessary, such jeans could be easily tucked up to the knee; with a straight cut, such manipulations would be difficult to do.

If it’s quite simple, then boot cut is flared jeans that expand towards the leg opening. There are several options for the execution of such a cut. The most common option is when the trouser leg in the knee area is, as it were, "fitted" on both sides, while the bottom of the trouser leg has approximately the same width as in the thigh area. This is a rather "delicate" option, when the flare falls on the shoes rather unobtrusively, without being very conspicuous. A more "extreme" option is a pronounced extension from the knee (bell). In this case, the bottom of the leg is clearly wider than the thigh. Sometimes the term Flared Leg is even used, i.e. obvious, pronounced flare. Remember the photos of hippies in the 60s - these are just such jeans.

Currently, this option is not common and is designed for very big fans of such aesthetics, despite the fact that the bootcut is not the most trendy cut at all. Sometimes there is, so to speak, a "one-sided" bootcut. In this case, the outer side of the leg will be absolutely straight, and the inner side will just have a slight expansion downwards. Sometimes these jeans can look even closer to a straight cut. It is this cut that has been iconic over the past seven years for jeans from the Swedish company Nudie, the Regular Ralf model (later renamed Alf). Straight cut on autsim and very slight bootcut on the inside. At the same time, the famous selvage edge for this reason remained absolutely untouched and was often shown on the doorway.

Who are flared jeans good for? First of all, such a kat can be recommended for people with large feet. Imagine a man with size 45 shoes wearing skinny jeans. Represented? So, in the case of a boot cut, a large foot will be visually "balanced" by a flared leg naturally falling on the shoes. These jeans look good with sneakers (again, for some this can be a "return to the 70s") and almost any sneakers from the simplest adidas gazelle to runners from NB or Asics.

This term denotes, in the language of tailors, the "seat height" of a thing.

That is, how high, low or medium the landing will be depends on the Rise parameter. There are High Rise, Medium Rise and Low Rise.

This is a high waist, much loved by cowboys. The most characteristic look for the Wrangler is a tight fit with very high-rise jeans. The fact is that this is dictated by the specifics of riding, with a lower belt, the pants will simply move off the owner. Trousers of the troopers also had a rather high rise for the same reason.

If such jeans are fastened with "bolts" (metal buttons), they may have one additional "button".

Jeans with a high belt look better on a standard figure (for example, such a belt will simply be inconvenient for a full person).

Current fashion trends dictate somewhat different standards. However, if a person really likes such a fit, of course, no one bothers to use it to your heart's content.

The most common "middle landing". The most typical medium rise jeans, again, would be the traditional 501 Levi's. However, this only applies to modern 501s. Historical Levi's 501 often had a rather high, almost "wrangler" belt. This is especially true for models of the 44-47s. It is enough to look at modern replica jeans of this period or LVC's own "reconstruction" Levays line to make sure that the landing of such gins was quite high.

Jeans with Medium Rise sit naturally - not high and not low. Medium Rise is suitable for absolutely everyone - both fat, and thin, and medium; both youth and people already aged; both men and women.

Low Rise is a low belt. Such a landing gained popularity in the 60s. It is "slightly below average" or very low, when the jeans sit very low on the hips (the latter is typical primarily for women's jeans). This landing is also very amateurish, for people accustomed to the classics, it may not seem very comfortable. However, many people and especially women like this fit of jeans.

Thus, we found out that three main parameters are used to fully describe the cut of jeans - these are Fit (general silhouette of jeans), Cut (leg width from knee to bottom) and Rise (belt height). Now we can easily understand any description of jeans in online stores (and perhaps in a regular store, the description that previously seemed like a "Chinese letter" will be much clearer).

For example, if we read in the description: regular fit - boot cut - low rise, then we can easily figure out what we mean by jeans of a classic "medium" silhouette, with a slight "flare" at the bottom and a low waist at the waist. Slim fit - medium rise - tapered cut - these are narrow cut jeans with a medium waistband and tapered at the bottom. High rise - relaxed fit - straight cut - these are jeans with a high waist, a spacious silhouette, with a straight leg (i.e. something similar to Wrangler jeans or any "work" style jeans).

It is sometimes dangerous to buy jeans without trying them on - two pairs of the same (nominally) size can differ quite a lot. Even one brand for different markets makes models slightly different in actual dimensions with the same name and numbers on the labels. Almost all manufacturers indicate “fullness” on their pants - in addition to the girth of the belt and the length of the leg, this is the third important indicator of size.

As the "capacity" increases, jeans are divided into the following categories:

• Skinny / Slim fit - the narrowest models. Suitable for thin citizens without much muscle. If one manufacturer has both categories, then Skinny fit will be closer to Slim fit.
• Regular fit / Classic fit - regular, medium, classic. For a normal complexion of people who do not abuse simulators.
• Relaxed fit - pants are wider. For athletes and overweight people in the lower hemisphere. More freedom in the ass and thighs.
• Loose fit / Comfort fit - loose pants. Even more space for the ass and thighs - shown to jocks and fatties.
• Baggy - baggy pants. It's more style than size - fat people look ridiculous in these pants. Pants are more suitable for people with a normal physique.

All this is a conditional division and relative categories, the terminology may change from manufacturer to manufacturer, someone's Slim may refuse wider than Relaxed.

• Classic cut - the trouser leg narrows somewhat towards the bottom, but not really, it doesn’t reach the tight-fitting state (see this in skinny / slim).
• Straight cut is when the width of the leg at the hip is equal to the width of the leg at the ankle, plus or minus a little bit.
• Boot cut - a little flared. The trouser leg flares out at the bottom to accommodate cowboy boots or hefty work boots.

Low rise, high rise, normal rise - rise.

The rise is the distance from, sorry, the crotch (pants) to the waist. The value is also conditional and depends on the brand, trends and other uncontrollable things. It is divided into 3 main classes: low lift, medium lift and high lift, which are further divided into 2-3 options each.

• High rise - now a rare class of pants "to the navel". It is considered an old man's style. We love Modest from Gorodok.
• Medium rise - an ordinary rise, a couple of inches below the navel, something around the waist.
• Low rise - low rise, "on the hips", varies from "you can see the underpants" to "almost you can see what the underpants are covering."

Some sellers post a more specific measurement - the distance from, uh... the point where the legs meet to the top of the waistband. You can measure the available pants and estimate. The number itself does not mean anything, getting the pants into a low / high rise depends on the main size (belt circumference).

That's all you need to know about jeans sizes (work, casual, cargo, etc.) to get you started. It’s impossible to list all the options anyway, then you already need to connect ingenuity and imagination - marketers of manufacturers and commodity specialists of sellers are creative people, with imagination, it costs nothing for them to come up with some kind of modern cut, sexy rise, athletic fit.

The size:

On the label, the size of jeans is usually indicated as follows: W30 / L32, where the number next to W indicates the size at the waist, and next to L - the length from the crotch to the foot.

To roughly determine your jeans size, subtract the number 16 from the size you usually wear. For example, your size is 48th, so you need to take (48-16) 32nd size. Please note that all measurements are in inches (1 inch = 1 inch = 2.54cm).

In order to determine what length your jeans are designed for, you should remember the following ratio: 30 (second number on the label) for a height of 164 cm; 31 for height 170 cm; 32 for height 176 cm.

Style:

straight leg - means "straight leg",
tapered leg - "narrowed down",
bootcut - "wide and extended downward."

To determine the type of cut, use the following inscriptions:
- regular fit (repeats the lines of the body),
- comfort fit (loosely fits the hips),
- loose fit (loose cut along the entire length of the product).

The shrink-to-fit label warns that jeans will shrink in width after washing. Don't worry, quality denim pieces will regain their volume once you put them back on and start wearing them.

Textile:

Jean is a cotton fabric with a diagonal weave. All material is painted in one color. It is used for tailoring products of not the highest quality, expensive jeans are not sewn from it.
Denim is a rougher but more expensive denim. Its base is dyed dark blue (indigo), and the pile is bleached. When washing, the base becomes lighter, softer, and the pile remains unchanged. Jeans of all models are sewn from such fabric, including the most expensive ones.

Denim weight - measured in ounces per square yard. The heaviest fabric weighs 15.5 oz or more. Normal - from 13 to 14.5. Lightweight Fabric - 10 to 13 oz. Shirt fabric - 4 to 9 oz.
The easiest and most reliable way to recognize a fake is to turn your jeans inside out and check the seams. In branded ones, there cannot be puffs of threads, breaks in lines, and the thread on the seam connecting the legs should end in a long chain of loops, 10-12 centimeters. In addition, on real jeans, the inner seam is double, made with special yellow silk threads, they have a “figure eight” on the pocket, the inscriptions on the rivets correspond to the name, and at the bottom of the legs they are hemmed with a special double line. Always look at the label (for real jeans, it should be "chewed", "beaten" type, evenly stitched around the entire perimeter).

Jeans are in the wardrobe of every woman and every man. However, being faced with the choice of the next model, you can get confused by the variety of shapes and styles. Therefore, we decided to prepare a mini-educational program that will help you at a glance to choose the desired and ideally fitting option for you.

Basic characteristics

Dealing with jeans options is not difficult, you just need to take a break from fashion trends and look at them from a different angle. Often, when choosing the next pair of denim pants for our wardrobe, we do not look at the details. But in vain, because each model is a kind of mosaic, which is divided into three components:

• Rise (landing) - it can be low, high or classic (medium);
• Fit (cut) - this term means how wide or narrow the jeans will be and how they will sit on the figure;
• Cut (flare type), means what the legs of the jeans will be, they can be tapered, flared or straight.

Important! While in the fitting room, try to imagine what other clothes or shoes from your wardrobe you can wear a new pair of pants with.

It is with these terms that we will continue to work. Speaking of fit, we are looking at the top of the pants, the cut is the tailoring from the hip to the knee, and the flare type means the width of the leg from the knee to the bottom. It is these parameters that are decisive when choosing a model.

Types of fit or waist height (Rise)

By fit, we mean the height of the top of the jeans, which comes in 5 different variations:

• Ultra or very low seat(Ultra low rise). To afford this type of jeans, you need to be the owner of not just a good, flawless figure. The upper edge of the trousers here is much lower than the pelvic bones, almost completely opens the pubic area (the smoothness of which will have to be taken care of in advance). An option for incredibly brave girls;
• Low landing(Low rise). This option was a real hit in the early 2000s, and having jeans with such a fit was the sacred duty of every girl, regardless of figure. The model is relevant today, but now you have to think through the image much more carefully. A short top combined with a low waistline is a kind of time machine that will take you back 15 years that way, so try to avoid such combinations;
• Medium fit(regular rise, medium rise) is considered the most versatile option, suitable for any type of figure. Here the upper edge is slightly above or at the level of the pelvic bones. Combines with absolutely any top;
• Waist fit(Original rise) is also called high. It duplicates the natural waist line and is located at the level of the navel. For the last couple of years, this model has been at the peak of popularity and is not going to give up its positions yet;
• high fit(High-wasted rise) closes the navel, in its most extreme version it can reach the line of the chest. A slender figure in them looks even more feminine and gentle.

Models and styles (Fit)

There are not so many main models, but you can distinguish them at a glance:

Direct or regular (classic) fit. The most common and versatile option that looks great regardless of age, gender, body type of a person. They are equally loved by eminent designers who will not fail to use them in their collections, as well as by ordinary people who are very far from the world of high fashion.

relaxed fit- more free than the previous version. Comfort, freedom of movement - it's about them. Most often, this model is found with a medium or low fit.

Very loose or Loose (Baggy) fit. Such baggy models are very much in demand by representatives of informal movements. For everyday wear, this is not the most convenient option, because it is not easy to fit them into a casual look. Therefore, they are more often found either on fashion shoots or among hip-hop party-goers.

Boyfriends. The highlight of this model is that they look like in a morning rush the girl put on her beloved jeans, but this model was created specifically for women. The freedom and comfort that they give is not replaced by anything, because for several years boyfriends have been leading the tops of sales.

Slims (slim fit). A rather insidious look of jeans, which can either emphasize all the advantages of a figure, or bring out the slightest flaws for everyone to see. Therefore, before acquiring such a style, you need to once again evaluate your parameters as critically as possible. This does not mean that only thin people can afford them, just that each image with them should be carefully thought out.

skinny(skinny). They fully justify their name, which in English means "skin". They fit so tightly to the body that they can easily be compared with it. Happy owners of such a model should remember that it will emphasize not only every extra kilogram, but every additional 100 grams that appeared after dinner. Therefore, stylists do not recommend plump girls to wear skinny.

Jeggings(jeggings). Design experiments on crossing different models do not always end in success, but this option has just become an exception. Thin denim jeans that resemble leggings as much as possible have become very popular and in demand. When putting them on, you need to remember that the same combinations work here as in the case of leggings, especially for an elongated top.

Joggers (joggers), alternative name - bananas. This is another incredibly successful result of a fashionable experiment. This time it involved sweatpants and jeans. The brainchild of such a mixture - loose jeans with an elastic band at the bottom have become the favorites of many modern fashionistas.

Regular fit. Sometimes such a fit may be called "Classic fit".
Classic five-pocket jeans, regular fit, classic straight leg jeans, or can be tapered at the bottom. The width of the leg at the bottom varies from 18 to 20 cm. No decorations or prints. The silhouette of jeans does not sit very tightly on the figure, but at the same time, such a silhouette cannot be called spacious. Jeans of this fit are made by almost every manufacturer engaged in sewing jeans. With this cut, the fit is quite tight at the hips, but by no means is it a "true-to-figure" tight fit, at the same time it is a non-baggy fit.
In general, when the description mentions "classic jeans", then, as a rule, we are talking about Regular Fit. The most typical "representative" of such a fit can be called the well-known Levi's 501, as well as dozens of models from various companies, one way or another having the silhouette of the famous "five hundred and first" in their fundamental principle.
This silhouette suits most body types. A regular fit normally sits on overweight people (it even “slims” them a little, without forcing them to convulsively draw in their stomachs), on thin ones such jeans also do not hang in a bag and, of course, it looks good on people with a standard figure.
Regular Fit will look adequate on both older and younger people. Jeans of this cut can be combined with classic shoes, as well as with sneakers or sneakers. As for outerwear, everything here is also quite universal, it will look good both with a short jacket and with a voluminous winter park.
Hides kinky or thin legs, suits most figures. Now, I think this cut is more relevant for men.

Comfort fit, straight fit
Wide, free along the entire length, classic cut. The width of the leg at the bottom varies from 20 to 23 cm. Visually add mass to the entire lower part of the figure, you can adjust the overly massive top. Hides the imperfection of the legs. As the name implies, it is more comfortable to wear. There are male and female silhouettes.

Relaxed fit
Adds mass and softness to the lower body. A little visually cuts the legs due to the softness of the overall silhouette. Can be worn by girls with thin legs. This cut can be characterized by a more relaxed, free silhouette (as the name implies). When properly sized, these jeans should generally not have a tight fit at the hips. What's more, some manufacturers sometimes add some "allowance" for a more natural and slightly "sloppy" fit. Hence sometimes comes the opinion that some jeans of this cut are oversized. In other words, Relaxed Fit jeans tend to fit similarly to informal casual trousers with a loose but not baggy cut. In my opinion, this cut is also more relevant for men. For example, Levi's 559 relaxed fit jeans have this fit.
Based on the practical side of the issue, then such a fit will be good for people for whom the classic regular will be too tight in the hips. For example, many people involved in weightlifting or powerlifting sometimes find it difficult to choose clothes for themselves precisely because of the developed quadriceps. In this case, relaxed fit will be a very good choice. Also, a similar cut is good for a person who wants to have some relaxation when choosing the appropriate style of clothing. A day off, a walk in the park with children, going out into nature - all this may require some physical activity, and, therefore, clothing that does not restrict movement (and we remember that elastane is not added to classic cut clothes). In this case, these "relaxed style" jeans will come in handy. It is also good to use these jeans in winter, especially if they are made of thick denim. Firstly, under such jeans it is very convenient to put on thermal underwear, and secondly, they are very harmoniously combined with a voluminous "top" in the form of a winter warm down jacket. From shoes with such jeans, massive workboots, which are now popular like Red Wing boots, various modern adaptations of trekking and hiking shoes, as well as all types of sneakers and sneakers, will look good.

Loose fit
Wide jeans-"pipes", free along the entire length, especially downwards. Sometimes the cut tapers a little down. The width of the leg at the bottom varies from 21 to 24 cm. This is a very spacious cut that does not restrict the wearer's movements at all. A similar silhouette of jeans can be characterized by such words as "baggy", "spacious", "sloppy", etc. Sometimes terms such as "Baggy Fit" or "Antifit" may be used by the manufacturer for this fit. This is a very spacious cut, absolutely not constraining the movements of the owner. It is no coincidence that such a silhouette is very much loved by various streetwear brands, one way or another connected with active street sports. For example, manufacturers such as Carhartt, Addict, Boxfresh, etc., always have jeans of such a loose, very baggy cut in their collections. Please note that such jeans can have not only a very wide cut, but also have a significant margin in the belt. So be careful when choosing the size. Loose fit is primarily suitable for active sports youth. It is best to combine these jeans with sports or "street" style clothes. Comfortable knitted hoodies, spacious sweatshirts, T-shirts, sports jackets - all this will be very well combined with loose fit jeans. From shoes, all sneaker options will look good, up to the rather bulky "basketball" options.
Women have their own version of similar baggy jeans, the so-called boyfriend fit(my boyfriend's jeans). These are women's jeans, but they look like they put on their boyfriend's jeans. But if a man is really dressed in such jeans, he will be uncomfortable due to the anatomical features))))

And there are a number of models - relatives of Loos Fit.

Baggy
Baggy style jeans (mostly worn by rappers) are very wide, especially at the waist. This model is very convenient for those whose seat is low (the pelvis itself is high). Plus, it adds mass to the pelvis (without rounding the hips, which makes the silhouette more masculine).

Saggy jeans
Jeans model with motney. The name of this style comes from the word "saggy" - saggy. Motnya in this model can sag in different ways, from a completely invisible sagging to the level of the knees. Jeans of this kind look good both straight and skinny. Suitable for people with low buttocks. They can have both a sporty look and a more feminine one.

Jeans «Carpenter»
In principle, these are relatives of Baggy, only more functional. The legs are wide, but without frills, the pockets are deep - for a lot of necessary items for a practical person. There is even a special loop for a hammer. Of course, you don’t need to wear it, it’s just a reference to the origin of this model. It was in the carpenters that the adventurers of the Klondike mined gold. This model is for men.

3. Cut (cut from the knee)
So, we figured out the "general silhouette" of jeans, now let's figure out what cut is.
The term cut refers to the cut from the knee to the leg opening (bottom of the leg).
It depends on the cut whether the jeans will have a straight silhouette, somewhat narrowed down, or vice versa, flared.

straight cut
This is the most common and traditional kat. In its original understanding, it looked like this. The trouser leg had a completely straight cut, unchanged from the knee itself. This is what jeans looked like in the 50s, namely a straight, absolutely non-tapering silhouette. In case these jeans are regular fit, the completely straight leg visually increased the width. In the case that the jeans have a slim fit cut, an absolutely straight leg can create a visual image of some flare. The fit at the waist can be high, medium, low. Similar jeans are still produced today, but they are relatively rare and, as a rule, from manufacturers who are inspired by the heyday of the jeans industry in the 1940s-1960s. Currently, jeans, denoted by the term straight cut, are made in a slightly different way. Following the anatomical structure of the human leg, the trouser leg from the knee has a very slight narrowing (but just a slight one, otherwise it is no longer a straight cut). This is exactly what the most classic trouser shape looks like from dozens of different manufacturers from around the world. This cut goes great with a variety of shoes and is generally very versatile. These jeans look good both tucked up (this is a legacy of the era of the same 40-50s), and fitted to the required length. The most typical example would be the same image of the same 501 Levies.

boot cut
The name of this style comes from the English words "boot" - shoes that are higher than the ankle and "cut" - to cross, which in combination gives us an explanation that the jeans are elongated and close the boot or heels for two fingers to the bottom. The fit of these jeans at the waist can be low, medium and high. Butkat is a heritage from the cowboy era of the wild west. A practical feature of these jeans was the ability to wear them over cowboy boots. Also, if necessary, such jeans could be easily tucked up to the knee; with a straight cut, such manipulations would be difficult to do. There are several options for the execution of such a cut. The most common option is when the trouser leg in the knee area is, as it were, "fitted" on both sides, while the bottom of the trouser leg has approximately the same width as in the thigh area. This is a rather "delicate" option, when the flare falls on the shoes rather unobtrusively, without being very conspicuous. A more "extreme" option is a pronounced extension from the knee (bell). In this case, the bottom of the leg is clearly wider than the thigh. Sometimes the term Flared Leg is even used, i.e. obvious, pronounced flare. Remember the photos of hippies in the 60s - these are just such jeans. Currently, this option is not common and is designed for very big fans of such aesthetics, despite the fact that the bootcut is not the most trendy cut at all. Sometimes there is, so to speak, a "one-sided" bootcut. In this case, the outer side of the leg will be absolutely straight, and the inner side will just have a slight expansion downwards. Sometimes these jeans can look even closer to a straight cut. It is this cut that has been iconic over the past seven years for jeans from the Swedish company Nudie, the Regular Ralf model (later renamed Alf). Straight cut on autsim and very slight bootcut on the inside.
Who are flared jeans good for? First of all, such a kat can be recommended for people with large feet. Imagine a man with size 45 shoes wearing skinny jeans. Represented? So, in the case of a boot cut, a large foot will be visually "balanced" by a flared leg naturally falling on the shoes. These jeans look good with sneakers (again, for some this can be a "return to the 70s") and almost any sneakers from the simplest adidas gazelle to runners from NB or Asics. These jeans are ideal for visually lengthening the legs, as they form a color vertical. Especially if worn with a heel (shoes should not contrast with jeans). Good for short or prone to fullness. For slender - very good.

Tapered leg, Tapered cut
just skinny jeans. This is a tapered cut, sometimes the term "tailored leg" is used, which quite accurately reflects its essence and origin. The fact is that in the 60s there was a fashion for sewn-in trousers, which were made narrower by tailors in the atelier, or people sewed trousers and jeans on their own. Soon, these jeans began to be produced already in the factory version. Sometimes the leg opening (bottom of the leg) of these jeans is so small that you can barely stick your foot through. Thus, if we are talking about tapered cut, we are talking about skinny jeans with a pronounced bevel from the knee. These jeans require a good figure, so you should still imagine how good they will look on the owner. From shoes with tapered cut jeans, you should use neat, not very bulky shoes, such as sneakers based on retro classics or completely minimalist sneakers like classic Vans or Superga.

Flare from the hip
If you have wide hips, do not try to buy wide jeans that will hide your figure and just sit in a "bag". Your choice is hip flared leggings, which include a small percentage of stretch fabric. In this case, they will sit on the figure, but do not fit it, because. Lycra will give a pleasant freedom of movement. High-heeled shoes are suitable for such jeans, while the legs will visually lengthen. Only female models. Suitable for many body types.

Trouser & Wide Leg
Jeans tailored in the image of women's wide-leg classic trousers. Close in their effect on the figure to the flare from the hip.

Bell bottom, Flared Leg (bell bottom, knee flare)
Flared from the knee. This style is suitable for women with low buttocks. Here you should also pay attention to the fact that the pockets are located in the center of the buttocks and are without embroidery and other decorations that draw the eye to the pope. Usually these are jeans with a narrow and high waist. Jeans of this type visually round off and slightly expand the hips. Ideal for figure shaping when the shoulder girdle is more massive than the hips, or for an hourglass to emphasize the roundness of the pelvis. It is not recommended to wear such jeans when the hips are wider than the shoulders and for low fat women. This model is also presented in the women's and men's collections.

3D leg
3D cut leg. I have not yet found information on such a cut, but it is obvious that this is a modern, ergonomic invention.

Slim Leg
Leg fitting at the ankle. Present on all skinny jeans in the previous post.

Capris, Capri
Trousers, about mid-calf length. May be twisted. Such a model will harmoniously look only on slender long legs with high growth, as capri pants visually cut the legs and shorten them.

riding breeches
Close-fitting shins and strongly flared at the hips. Riding breeches look very stylish on thin girls, with a straight figure, who have a small waist-hip drop and a short waist. Due to the visual displacement of the mass down, the waist lengthens due to the length of the legs. You need to compensate for this with heels or wear only on long legs. Riding breeches give femininity and color to the image.

4. Rise (landing):
This term denotes, in the language of tailors, the "seat height" of a thing.

Low Waist, Low Waist, Brazilian or Ultra Low Waist.
Low Rise is a low belt. Such a landing gained popularity in the 60s. It is "slightly below average" or very low, when the jeans sit very low on the hips (the latter is typical primarily for women's jeans). This landing is also very amateurish, for people accustomed to the classics, it may not seem very comfortable. However, many people and especially women like this fit of jeans.
Low waistline. It is not recommended for ladies with very steep hips and "ears" on the hips, as the horizontal line in a wide place will emphasize the flaws. Only for perfect slender hips and a flat stomach (and with a tan). I visually lengthen the waist, taking the mass from the hips. More suitable for straight figures.

Medium Rise, Medium Rise
The most common "middle landing". The most typical medium rise jeans, again, would be the traditional 501 Levi's. However, this only applies to modern 501s. Historical Levi's 501 often had a rather high, almost "wrangler" belt. This is especially true for models of the 44-47s. It is enough to look at modern replica jeans of this period or LVC's own "reconstruction" Levays line to make sure that the landing of such gins was quite high.
Jeans with Medium Rise sit naturally - not high and not low. Medium Rise is suitable for absolutely everyone - both fat, and thin, and medium; both youth and people already aged; both men and women. In this photo, the fit is slightly above average.

high rise
This is a high waist, much loved by cowboys. The most characteristic look for the Wrangler is a tight fit with very high-rise jeans. The fact is that this is dictated by the specifics of riding, with a lower belt, the pants will simply move off the owner. Trousers of the troopers also had a rather high rise for the same reason.
If such jeans are fastened with "bolts" (metal buttons), they may have one additional "button".
Jeans with a high belt look better on a standard figure (for example, such a belt will simply be uncomfortable for a full person). Current fashion trends dictate slightly different standards. However, if a person really likes such a fit, of course, no one bothers to use it to your heart's content. This fit is ideal for hourglasses and girls with a pronounced waist, as the belt falls on the narrowest part of the torso and highlights it. Contraindicated for pronounced pear-shaped figures.

conclusions
Thus, we found out that three main parameters are used to fully describe the cut of jeans - these are Fit (general silhouette of jeans), Cut (leg width from knee to bottom) and Rise (belt height). Now we can easily understand any description of jeans in online stores (and perhaps in a regular store, the description that previously seemed like a "Chinese letter" will be much clearer).
For example, if we read in the description: regular fit - boot cut - low rise, then we can easily figure out what we mean by jeans of a classic "medium" silhouette, with a slight "flare" at the bottom and a low waist at the waist. Slim fit - medium rise - tapered cut - these are narrow cut jeans with a medium waistband and tapered at the bottom. High rise - relaxed fit - straight cut - these are jeans with a high waist, a spacious silhouette, with a straight leg (i.e. something similar to Wrangler jeans or any "work" style jeans).

Non-classic types of jeans:

Trousers
They perfectly correct the figure with a massive upper part or an elongated torso and short legs. On such figures, skinny jeans visually reduce both the pelvis and legs even more. To adjust, you need to visually increase the massiveness of the bottom, and loose trousers hanging over the shoes perfectly cope with this. Ideal to wear with high heels or platform/wedge shoes. The width of the bloomers should correspond to the height, very large bloomers will fill you up.

Cargo
Jeans with patch pockets on the sides. These jeans can be any other style. If everything is chosen well, then they look very interesting. Pockets draw attention to the lower body and take the eyes off the top.

Sta Prest
Jeans with arrows. They give some business look and visually lengthen and slim the legs. At the same time, excessively rounded shapes or imperfections of the legs (curvature and thinness) are masked. They were released for the first time in the 60s in Knoxville (USA). Polyester is added to their fabric, the trousers are “baked” using a special technology at the production stage in such a way that even after numerous washes the arrow remains in place.

bib
denim jumpsuit with straps. As a rule, these are work clothes that can be seen on modern farmers in American films.
In women's clothing, denim overalls usually fit well on straight figures, with a slight waist-hip drop. They create a single color vertical and visually slim the figure and increase the entire height.

Finished product processing:
As a rule, jeans are post-processed with a leather label. From this, it has the same washed out and rumpled look even on new products.

Overdye
(Overdue, overpaint) A process that takes many forms, another way to achieve richer color or unusual color effects. Based on additional dyeing of threads, fabric or ready-made jeans. The main feature is that the wrong side has almost the same color as the front side. In this photo, the wash with stones was clearly applied first, and then the finished product was dyed.

stonewash
(Stonewash, pebble wash) Treatment of denim based on washing with small pebbles to give a worn look. Modern technology can dispense with pebbles while achieving the same effect with chemicals.

colored denim
Colored denim. These are jeans of all colors except for the basic ones: indigo, black and the color of an unpainted stern linen.

Sanforization
Dry jeans with zippers may not survive the first wash. The zipper is in the risk zone - if the jeans fit two or three sizes, the fastener can warp, and it will have to be changed. In order to avoid trouble, one hundred percent of these jeans are prudently subjected to sanforizing. This anti-shrink treatment was invented in 1933 by Sanford Cluett and involves several stages: jeans are soaked with water or steam, passed through rubber rollers to stretch, and dried on a heated cylinder.

There is also sanding, puckering the fabric, bleaching, the production of holes and scuffs. In general, a complete mockery of the fabric))

Some little things:
- If you have full and protruding buttocks, choose jeans with large pockets and large buttons. if the pockets are very close to each other. This will visually reduce the buttocks.
- If the buttocks are flat, then the best option for you is jeans on the back pockets of which the seams form some kind of ornament - a “rose” or “seagull”, the more complex, the better. This trick will give volume to the buttocks.
- Wide stitching in jeans looks more harmonious on larger figures.
- If you have legs like a heron, beautiful, but ruining the proportions of the figure, you should choose jeans with tucked wide cuffs. This will make your legs look shorter. Or you can just wrap jeans in boots.
- For short-legged, it is best to stay on a model that has wide legs, a high waist and preferably a dark tone. Never wear skinny jeans.
- To give jeans their character, high-quality denim is recommended not to be washed after purchase for six months or a year.

Designations on the label of jeans
- Pre-shrunk - means that new jeans will not shrink when washed.
- Shrunk-to-fit - these jeans will fit only after washing, when they sit down a little. Therefore, it is better to choose a model that will be slightly too big at the waist and with a margin of several centimeters in length.
- Washable or One wash - new jeans, but pre-washed to such a state that they can no longer shed or wipe. Sometimes this means only soaking in hot water, which does not affect the color.