After 40, women’s bodies change – gaining weight in unwanted places. For this reason, it’s important to choose jean styles strategically. Jeans come in a number of different shades – not just dark or light denim, but other colours as well. If you want to look smaller, stick to dark colours.
If you are self-conscious about a protruding tummy, try to find flat front jeans with a side zipper. These jeans do not have the traditional front zipper and buttons, which only add volume to your midsection and highlight undesirable bulges.
Another important factor about jeans is the leg width – should you wear skinny jeans, straight cut jeans, boot cut or flare? To help you determine this, ask yourself if you are low hipped or high hipped. Women who are low hipped are wider at the leg break and look better in a boot cut or flared jeans, which keep in proportion to their hips. Women with straight or high hips look better in skinny or straight cut jeans.
Stay away from trendy jeans such as the ripped or elaborately decorated ones, which will draw attention to unflattering areas. Always check that your jeans have stretch in them for comfort. A great brand for 40+ women is Not Your Daughter’s Jeans – HYPERLINK “http://www.nydj.com” www.nydj.com. They are designed with a criss-cross panel to tuck in your tummy and lift you. These beauties are made with stretch denim and come in a multitude of colours and styles.
Lynda Jean
Certified Image Consultant