Jeans – Get the Right Style for Your Body Type

The perfect pair of jeans is about more than just brand or wash—it's about proportion, rise, taper, and the shape of your body. This guide helps you match the right denim silhouette to your body type, so you feel confident, comfortable, and well-fitted every time. Use tellar.co.uk to find your size instantly across 1,500+ denim brands.

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1. Athletic Build (Broad shoulders, narrow waist, muscular thighs)

• Recommended Styles: Straight fit, Athletic tapered, Relaxed slim
• Why: Room in the thigh with a slight taper keeps your proportions balanced without bulk.
• Try: Levi’s 541, Nudie Lean Dean, Reiss Athletic Fit

2. Slim Build (Slender from top to bottom)

• Recommended Styles: Slim fit, Skinny straight, Cropped straight
• Why: These cuts enhance lean frames without overwhelming them.
• Try: COS Slim Jeans, A.P.C. Petit New Standard, Uniqlo Skinny Tapered

3. Stocky Build (Shorter torso, broad chest, thicker thighs)

• Recommended Styles: Tapered leg, Mid-rise straight, Relaxed slim
• Why: Avoid bulk at the ankle and keep it fitted at the thigh for balance.
• Try: Levi’s 502 Taper, Lee Modern Series, Everlane Athletic Fit

4. Tall & Lean (Above 6ft, slim proportions)

• Recommended Styles: Regular straight, Slim straight, Long inseams
• Why: Add structure without exaggerating length. Cropped styles also work well.
• Try: Edwin ED-55, Closed Clifton Tapered, Nudie Steady Eddie

5. Average Build (Balanced upper and lower body)

• Recommended Styles: Slim straight, Tapered, Classic fit
• Why: Almost any cut works; choose based on style preference and rise comfort.
• Try: Levi’s 511, Arket Tapered Fit, Acne Studios North

6. Shorter Build (Under 5'8", proportionate or stocky)

• Recommended Styles: Cropped straight, Slim taper, Mid-rise
• Why: Cropped legs and slight tapers elongate the silhouette. Avoid bootcut or overly wide fits.
• Try: Uniqlo EZY jeans cropped, Reiss Slim Taper, Frame L’Homme Skinny Crop

7. Curvy or Fuller Lower Half

• Recommended Styles: Athletic fit, Relaxed taper, Classic straight
• Why: Extra room in the seat and thigh avoids gaping or pulling. A taper keeps the ankle clean.
• Try: Levi’s 541, Carhartt WIP Single Knee Pant, Wrangler Regular Fit

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