How To Choose Between Bootcut Jeans And Skinny Jeans And Jeans Shopping Tips

Before you can decide between boot cut jeans and skinny jeans you need to know exactly what they are. Boot cut jeans are a style of jeans that flows down the leg, not too tight or baggy, and is cut off at the foot to allow room for the boot / shoe. Skinny jeans are very tight on the leg leading all the way down to the ankle, hence the name 'skinny jeans'. Each style of these jeans have a different effect on the look of the outfit here is a closer look at each cut.

When to choose skinny jeans

Skinny jeans are very fashionable at the moment and so if you are fashion conscience then skinny jeans would be a good option for you. Skinny jeans are not great on all body shapes because they are so tight, and so if you have a larger frame then skinny jeans might not compliment your shape as well as boot cut jeans would. Skinny jeans are great if you are looking for a dressy pair of jeans especially if you choose a pair of black skinny jeans, from the look of black skinny jeans leggings have come back into fashion and are currently all the rage. Wearing a nice evening top with a pair of skinny jeans is a gorgeous night time outfit. Skinny jeans can also be worn for casual wear but might not be as comfortable as bootcut.

When to choose bootcut jeans

Bootcut jeans are great because they will never go out of fashion. Other styles of jeans come and go and sometimes they are more 'in' than at other times but bootcut will always be in style. Bootcut are not deemed as fashionable as skinny jeans because they are such a regular style of jeans. Mature women wear bootcut jeans rather than skinny jeans as they are better fitting and they are more comfortable to wear. Bootcut jeans can be dressed up or down but would not be suitable for a night out like skinny jeans. Bootcut jeans are more casual and smart, whereas skinny jeans are funky and hip.

Jeans Shopping Tips

Shopping for jeans can be a little bit of a nightmare for women, not because there aren't enough choices out there, quite the opposite, there are so many choices that you are left wondering where to start. Another problem women have with jeans shopping is finding a pair that fits, they are either too big around the waist and too tight on the legs or they are too high on the waist and too long on the legs. No matter what the issues are it is hard to find a great fitting pair of jeans.

Here are some tips to help you on your way when shopping for the perfect pair of jeans.

Stick to a brand of jeans

One time or another in our lives we find a pair of jeans that fit and that we love, we love them so much that we wear them to death and have to buy a new pair. A great tip is to buy a pair of jeans from the same shop or brand. Not all jeans from that brand will be identical in fit but chances are if you found a pair of jeans that fit from that brand you will be able to find another. And so if Levi jeans worked for you in the past then go back and try some of those jeans on, or maybe River Island jeans fit you well, again go back and shop there. This can cut off hours of your shopping trip trying to find the perfect jean.

Buy in bulk when shopping for jeans

A great idea when it comes to jeans is when you do find a pair of jeans that fit buy two or three pairs that will keep you going. A good pair of jeans can cost anything up to 100 pounds and so you may be pushing your budget buying 2 pairs but it is worth it, so when your jeans go in holes you can simply pull them out and wear them straight away no fuss, no hassle.