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Waist

Unsurprisingly, this is one of the most important areas to pay attention to.

“You want to make sure the waistband does not dig into your waist,” says Purdy, adding that for the most comfortable and flattering fit, it should lay flat against your skin. If the fabric of your jeans has some Lycra or spandex to them, it’s possible that the waistband may stretch out a little bit over time.

How should jeans fit women

However, all of our experts agree that you’re better off buying a pair that fits correctly from the moment you buy it and suggest being open to alterations if your pair stretches too much or your body shape changes. Ahmed explains, “if something fits you perfectly in the seat and thigh, but is a little big in the waist, a tailor can easily take that in.” That said, a waistband that’s too small is near impossible to have altered.

“There are few things worse than spending all day second guessing how you look in a piece of clothing because the fit is constantly reminding you that you are restricted,” says Waldman.

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