The Best Jeans for Pear Shaped Women

I am, admittedly, a little obsessed with denim. Blame it on being a California girl, or living in SoCal during the rise of the designer denim craze-- I landed in LA the year 7 For All Mankind debuted. I currently have a collection that makes my closet look kind of like a denim museum and I actually find the process of spending hours trying on new denim styles fun. I know, it's sick. I also find myself spending a lot of time talking to other women about their denim issues. By far, the most exasperated women are those who are trying to find the best jeans for pear shaped bodies.

Are you pear shaped? If you are, you probably already know it. But, if you are on the fence about your pear shaped status, here's the basic way to tell. If it seems like your waist and your hips/thighs belong to two different people, then you are probably pear shaped. Being pear shaped knows no size constraint. Some pear shaped women are plus size, others are skinny little petite things. Alicia Keys and Kim Kardashian are both examples of pear shaped women.

Being pear shaped is just silly shorthand for women who have waists that are significantly smaller in proportion to their hips and thighs. The chief denim complaint among pear shaped women: the dreaded waist gap. Luckily, denim makers are waking up to the plight of the pear shaped woman and creating jeans that are made just for them. If you are a pear shaped fashionista, check out these great finds:

This classic pick is available in short (30), medium (32) and long (34) lengths, making it a great choice for all heights.



→ Buy the Levi's Modern Bold Curve Boot Cut Jeans, $69.50, at us.levi.com.


For a day to night look that will flatter a pear shape, try a curvy fit in a dark wash.



→ Buy the Citizens of Humanity Hutton Jeans, $154.00, at revolveclothing.com.


Looking for a on-trend wide leg? Check out this find from Joe's Jeans -- a brand known for developing perfect fits for hard-to-fit body types.



→ Buy the Joe's Jeans Gatsby Wide Leg Jean, $95.99 (was $178-- save 46%!), at bluefly.com.


No, you don't have to sacrifice great fit if you are on a budget. Gap makes super affordable jeans for a range of body types, including pear shapes.



→ Buy the Gap Curvy Jean, $69.50, at gap.com.


Lane Bryant makes plus size jeans in a range of color-coded specific body type fits, including a curvy fit that is ideal for plus sized pear shaped women.



→ Buy the Lane Bryant Right Fit Blue Bootcut Jean, $44.50 - $49.50, at lanebryant.com.


Editor's Note: This post was last updated on 5/14/11 to ensure that all links are working correctly and prices and availability are up to date.