Look Taller in Baggy Jeans
Over the past few years, baggy jeans have gone from being a fringe fashion trend… to a must-have basic in your closet. I’m sure you’ve noticed the transition in the stores and online. But, baggy jeans can be tricky to wear and style…sometimes making your feel bigger and/or shorter. So today, I’m sharing a few key tips for how to look taller (and slimmer) in baggy jeans! Huge thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
If you’re looking for more tips on how to look slimmer in jeans, make sure you check out this post next!
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JEANS | TOP | SIMILAR BELT | BOOTIES | SIMILAR | SUNGLASSES | FOR LESS | EARRINGS | FOR LESS
Tip #1 – The Style of Your Jeans Matters
The first and perhaps most essential tip is… to choose the style of your baggy jeans wisely. Not all looser fitting jeans are created equal. There are several details to consider…rise, length, leg silhouette, and details. Let’s dive into those…
Rise – You want to find a pair of jeans that is high rise – between 9 to 12 inches. Remember when you have a higher rise, it creates the illusion of longer legs which elongates the body. I’m wearing a cool pair of Mother jeans with an 11.5” rise. You can see that the jeans take up about two-thirds of my body, while my top takes up about one-third of my body. That’s sometimes referred to as the golden ratio (1/3 and 2/3) used in fashion and architecture. This ratio is aesthetically
pleasing, and in the case of fashion, it gives you the illusion of extra height. You can still wear lower rise jeans if you want, just be aware and style them strategically.
Leg Silhouette & Length – A wide-leg pair of jeans can make your legs look longer and leaner. Think about where a pair of skinny jeans hits you…typically the ankles. Skinny jeans visually chop your legs unless you wear a pair of boots in a similar color. The wider leg jeans give you extra inches. For maximum length, aim to have your jeans almost dust the floor. Think 1/2″ to 3/4″ off the ground. These jeans have a 32” inseam, which works perfectly for me with a pair of heels.
Details – These jeans have a cool center seam down the front that also helps create a slimming effect.
Tip #2 – Wear a Tailored Top
Since you are wearing baggy jeans that have volume, think about wearing a top that is tailored and highlights your shape (vs. something over-sized and billowy). It could be a white button-down shirt like the one I’m wearing in this look… a tank, tee, blouse…whatever you love and have in your closet. This denim shirt by Frank & Eileen is comfy, very high-quality and has a flattering shape, nipping in at the waist. I unbuttoned the top to create a v-neckline that adds length to the upper body. I love this modern take on jeans and a button-down!
Tip #3 – Highlight The Waist
Next, to add even more waist definition, you can add a belt. That said; since this top is fitted, I can easily leave it untucked and let the tailoring create the shape. This would be ideal for those of you who are concerned about highlighting the tummy or lower tummy by tucking. The shirt also has a rounded hem at the bottom. That hemline creates more length on the sides of the legs… versus a hemline that goes straight across.
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JACKET | JEANS | TOP | SIMILAR BELT | BOOTIES | SIMILAR | SUNGLASSES | FOR LESS | EARRINGS | FOR LESS
Bonus Tip – Outerwear
Here’s another waist defining hack for those concerned about tummy coverage… try a tailored jacket! Above, I’m wearing the coolest peplum leather jacket by L’Agence. Isn’t it gorgeous?? It’s very similar to one by Alexander McQueen that I’ve had my eye on for a while, but not nearly as expensive. The leather feels so soft and amazing, and the shape is EVERYTHING. The feminine peplum will hide any tummy trouble and/or highlight your curves beautifully. It also has slightly padded shoulders, creating some volume across the top and in contrast the look of a smaller waistline.
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