How to Wear Low-Cut Jeans

If you're going to show skin, make sure it doesn't bulge

Though low-cut jeans are not for everyone, there are ways to make this style work for you. Of main concern is avoiding muffin-top, which is the bulge that occurs when the jeans are too tight around the hip area. Pairing your low-cut or Brazilian jeans with the right top and accessories can make all the difference.

Things You'll Need

• Low-cut or Brazilian fit jeans
• Tape measure (optional)
• Belt
• Tunic (optional)

Instructions

1. Determine your body type by looking in the mirror and honestly assessing your shape. According to lowcutjeans.net, pear-shaped women are large on the bottom and smaller on top; rectangular-shaped women lack a defined waist and may be more boyishly shaped; inverted triangle body types will have an average waist with a flat rear and smaller hips.

2. Note that curvy or hourglass figures are advised to go for the low-cut or ultra low-cut jeans. Be careful of heavier denims as they tend to add bulk to the thigh area. Pear-shaped women should choose a boot-cut or slightly flared jean. This will make the torso appear longer. Rectangular bodies should opt for straight cuts and slight flares. Inverted triangulars should select jeans with fancy washes and perhaps even go for the embellished denims with spots and jewels.

3. Find the appropriate size by starting with your normal size and going up or down a size if necessary to avoid a bulge. You may want to look for a spandex count of 2 percent or higher when finding a good fit for low-cut jeans. If your waist is thicker, you may want to begin your search one size larger than normal, still staying with stretchy fabrics.

4. Decide whether you want to show skin when wearing your jeans. Ideally, your jeans should fit well above your buttocks but fall below your natural waistline.

5. Make sure you are not revealing unsightly undergarments when wearing your jeans. To select a good rise length (from crotch to waistband), measure the point of your crotch area to the place you want your jeans to fall. A good point of reference is about halfway between the navel and the pelvic bone or about 3 inches below the navel.

6. Try pairing your jeans with a tunic or long top to cover any fleshy skin that may show when you sit down. This is particularly helpful at camouflaging a small pooch in the tummy area.

7. Belt your jeans so they do not flap away from your skin, possibly exposing things you would rather keep hidden. If you are wearing a long top, you can wear a belt over the top instead.

Tips & Warnings

• Jeans with a high spandex content (above 2 percent) tend to stretch during wear. A belt is essential in keeping them close to the skin so they do not begin to creep down.

• Though Brazilian or low-cut jeans are meant to be tight, always be sure they do not cut into the skin and cause your skin to bulge, creating a muffin-top look.

• If you have figure flaws, you may want to avoid the low-cut or super low-cut jean altogether and opt for a higher rise that is better at hiding them. Lowcutjeans.net advises women to "own the curves before you try owning the jeans."

References

• Low Cut Jeans Dos and Don'ts
• Finding Jeans that Fit and Flatter