Sometimes shopping for petite jeans can be as stressful as shopping for a swimsuit. But it doesn't have to be. There is a right pair of jeans waiting for you! The right pair of jeans can lengthen your legs, flatten your tummy, lift your butt, and give you curves in all the right places. Here are the petite jean tips.

Jean tips for looking taller:

• You can lengthen your legs with straight leg jeans which creates a longer vertical line that creates an illusion of height.
• Opt for dark coloured skinny-leg jeans – the slim, long lines create the illusion of height.
• Try a high-waisted jean styles that lengthen your torso. High waist will make your upper body appear longer.
• Finish with an amazing pair of heels.
• Things to avoid: Stay away from cuffed jeans, low waist jeans which both shorten your body.

Jean to add curves:

• A wide waistband and lower pockets with details like buttons and stitching contour and define your behind.

Jean to minimize curves:

• If you are short and want to minimize curves, choose a straight, wide-leg trouser cut.
• Look for jeans without 'extra' button or pockets. Minimal detail is better for minimizing curvers.

Jean tips for plus sizes petites:

• Look for a stretch denim with a fitted waist.
• Stick to darker washes that have an all-over slimming effect.
• Many denim manufacturers make a specific style to flatter a shapely butt with a narrower waist. Find out which cut is right for you in the brand you desire.
• Things to avoid: Light color jeans, tight jeans, baggy jeans

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