Confused about how to pick denims? Follow this easy fashion guide to help you

It feels like just yesterday when barrel jeans were the hottest piece of denim in your wardrobe before they were unceremoniously dethroned by Kendrick Lamarrsquos flared swag at the Super Bowl And now the Y2K staple skinny jeans are making the rounds again If yoursquore in the market for a new pair it can seem maddening to settle on one style and make it your own especially if yoursquore conscious about being perceived as lsquoon trendrsquo and not a relic from a former fashion cycleAlaya F styles straight leg jeans Pic CourtesyAlaya F on InstagramldquoIrsquove always believed that fashion is truly personal and the trendiest clothes are those that work best with your personality and body type This holds especially true in the case of jeans A good pair of jeans is a wardrobe staple should last you several years and should be a pair you reach for without second thought Thatrsquos why choosing a style that works for you instead of the other way around is crucialrdquo shares image consultant Greeshma ThampiGigi Hadid sports a chic pair of narrow leg jeans Pic CourtesyGigi Hadid on InstagramChic and sensationalSkinny jeans can be a traumatic core memory for many millennials whorsquove had to all but peel off their legginglike jeans after a long day These days however skinny jeans have had a much more comfortable update with slim and straight silhouettes which hug the legs but also offer some breathing room near your anklesrdquo explains luxury stylist Meghna Ghodawat Thampi suggests opting for a mid or highrise pair if you have a triangular body type as it will help you to emphasise your wait Similarly a high waist on an hourglass body can accentuate the curves Mid to low rise skinny denims create the illusion of curves on rectangular body typesBella Hadid in flared jeans Pic CourtesyBella hadid on InstagramBarrelling throughWith barrel jeans remember that the silhouette creates curves and draws attention to your waist It may be the right fit for you if you want to balance your wider hips or thighs with the wider legs of the jeans or if you are very thin and want to add the illusion of volume says Ghodawat But if you have a very petite frame this style could easily seem overwhelming Similarly if you have an inverted triangle body type barrel jeans could make you look boxy To keep your jeans from dating too quickly choose a pair that is less exaggerated and more streamlined to your bodyExaggerated cuts can add drama to your look Pic CourtesyEve Lily on InstagramFlare it upFlared jeans can work with most body types depending on how exaggerated or subtle the flare is Ghodawat says If you are petite look for a pair with a minimal flare taller frames can easily opt for wider flares which add movement to their look A midrise works beautifully with a shorter torso while very lowrise styles can be unflattering to diamond body types Itrsquos also important to consider where the jeans flare out mdash if you have an hourglass shape for instance jeans that hug your thigh and flare out above your knee will accentuate your natural shape and proportions Thampi signs offGreeshma Thampi and Meghna GhodawatBody basicsUse the following guidelines to better understand your body typegtgt A triangle body type has narrower shoulders with broader hipsgtgt If your hips are narrow in comparison to your shoulders you have an inverted triangle body typegtgt A diamond body type has a wider midriffgtgt An angular frame that doesnrsquot have a defined waistline is described as a rectangular body typegtgt An hourglass frame has broader and proportional shoulders and hips with a narrow waist atOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params