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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;This is meant to be a basic guide to shopping for that
perfect fitting pair of jeans&#8230;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;The era of the &#8216;wild wild west&#8217; first introduced denims to
the American public although they were available as men&#8217;s wear only. Since then,
as the music in the world evolved so did denims. Soon they became a crucial
piece of clothing in every wardrobe. The reason for the popularity of denims is
that, good &#8216;fitting&#8217; denims can transform one&#8217;s entire look. A good fit makes
the body look &#8216;better&#8217; than what is actually is and they go with just about
anything. Denims are such a versatile piece of clothing that they can be worn
almost anywhere. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;They increase one&#8217;s style statement along with their overall
appeal. And it is that reason why everybody wants the &#8216;perfect fit.&#8217; You see,
now that it is established that jeans are a must have item in every wardrobe,
so many different companies &lt;span style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;have come up
offering many different styles which makes finding &lt;b style=""&gt;the &#8216;fit&#8217;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;span style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;feel like finding
a needle in a hay stack. One has to look and look and look some more before
they can take home their prize. You have to be careful while buying jeans
because they can make or break your look. Read these tips so that you can find
your perfect fit as well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="1" type="1"&gt;&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style=""&gt;The
     first thing that you would want to remember is that a pair of jeans is a long
     term buy. So if at all you have to spend some extra money on your jeans,
     do not hesitate. Good brands offer good quality and they come at a price. It
     would be beneficial for you if you go prepared to spend a little extra
     from your pocket for your choice of jeans.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="2" type="1"&gt;&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style=""&gt;Look
     for the stretch material, the &#8216;subtle&#8217; stretch while buying jeans. It not
     only gives a better fit but also hides the flaws of your body and &#8216;holds&#8217;
     better. To ensure that the jeans has stretch in it look for the Lycra
     label. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="3" type="1"&gt;&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style=""&gt;When
     choosing the color, go for dark denims. Darker shades make you look
     slimmer and they look good too.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="4" type="1"&gt;&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style=""&gt;Please
     note that there is a difference between bell bottoms and boot cuts. Boot
     cuts are great for women who have large hips because they balance out the
     hip area well. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="5" type="1"&gt;&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style=""&gt;Ideally
     a pair of good fitting jeans makes your behind and thighs look flattering
     and this is where pockets come in. If you are petite look for jeans which
     have pockets positioned high at the back and are small in size. If you are
     looking for plus sized jeans the pockets should be big and close together.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="6" type="1"&gt;&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style=""&gt;When
     trying out jeans, bend or sit down to see if it lies &#8216;comfortably&#8217; low on
     your waist or if your derri&#232;re is exposed. Also check if the zipper is
     working fine. Fashion experts say that look for jeans with a slight dip in
     the front, forming a &#8216;u&#8217; shape. They sit well on the waist and do not ride
     down your behind while bending.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="7" type="1"&gt;&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style=""&gt;It is always
     advisable not to go shopping alone. Take along a friend or a family member
     who can help you decide which jeans to buy and give an honest opinion
     while you are trying them on.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol style="margin-top: 0in;" start="8" type="1"&gt;&lt;li class="MsoNormal" style=""&gt;It always
     helps to know what size you need before going shopping. That way it would
     be easier to decide what cut or style of jeans would suit you best. Take
     the help of the shop assistant when ever required. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Keeping the points mentioned above in mind you can now get
to the nearest store and find your dream fit. A good fitting pair of jeans is a
compliment in itself but in case you are not satisfied with the standard blue denims
then you can also accentuate your style statement by teaming them up with belts
or a pair of heels for that party look. If it&#8217;s a little experimenting that is
on your mind, then there are embroidered and beaded ones available as well. No
matter what the occasion, your trusted pair of jeans will never let you down. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;This article was based on inputs from a friend who has taken
shopping for jeans to a whole new level. Let me know if this helped you and I
will pass on the message to her. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Cheers and happy shopping.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;

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