https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:18:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1706043 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 16:53:03 +0000 carambola 1706043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Rag &amp; Bone for skinnies? I am a rectangular hourglass with curvy legs and a slight nip in for a waist. I ordered a few pairs on sale once because someone here looked so terrific in them (I think it may have been alaskagirl). The legs were so cut so slim that 2 sizes up from my usual looked huge in the waist, yet were still sausage casing-like in the legs on me. Might be a much better cut for you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1706007 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:07:42 +0000 Janet 1706007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, since I have the exact opposite problem, I can steer you away from brands that often work for me: AG,<br /> Paige, and Lucky. I have no idea what it feels like to pull on a pair of jeans and not feel them sucking to my thighs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1705975 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 13:41:05 +0000 Eliza 1705975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about Kut from the Kloth, Joe's and Hudson? May be worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1705969 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 13:15:11 +0000 RobinF 1705969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely lower rise! I can't do the high waisted styles at all. I agree with the Gap suggestion also. I've had good luck there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1705317 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 23:43:34 +0000 El Cee 1705317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing the recommendations for American Eagle and J Crew. I am not a rectangle, but a good friend of mine is -- these are two places where she successfully shops for jeans. A cousin of mine, who is a slim rectangle, wears only True Religion jeans -- fabulous on her but they are pricey.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1705236 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:21:25 +0000 Keix 1705236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nthing the suggestion of American Eagle and lower rises in general. Your hip measurement is likely less disproportionate than your waist measurement, so you'll be able to wear a smaller size = slimmer legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1705230 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 21:09:16 +0000 DonnaF 1705230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting that Angie and amiable both mention NYDJ which tends to work for me -- and I have exactly the opposite body type:&nbsp; Smallish waist and heavy legs with calves most often too tight.&nbsp; Maybe it's because I have a pancake booty?&nbsp; I size down one or two sizes with NYDJ.&nbsp; Amiable also mentioned Jag, which believe it or not tend to work for me.&nbsp; I think I also may have a pair of Kut Dianas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1705067 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:33:27 +0000 amiable 1705067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always size up on NYDJ because of that control panel.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1705039 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:52:41 +0000 Glory 1705039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks again everyone. I tried on the NYDJ about a year ago and found the control panel positively suffocating. Maybe there are different models that don't have that? I will do some research! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1705024 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:25:07 +0000 amiable 1705024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a similar shape to you, and NYDJ work okay for me, because they have a lot of stretch. &nbsp;Target straight fit also works (but that's not an option for you). &nbsp;Loft straight fit sometimes works for me (but it does tend a tad curvy still). &nbsp;I have a pair of Jag jeans that work pretty well, and a pair of Kut Diana's that give me slight muffintop, but otherwise work well.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1704977 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:56:27 +0000 Angie 1704977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote try NYDJs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1704976 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:55:46 +0000 texstyle 1704976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to recommend American Eagle - lower rise might help you fit better? Jcrew is cut very slim (to me at least) but might work as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1704911 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:25:16 +0000 Glory 1704911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ladies thanks so much.<br />We no longer have target here. We do have Gap, American Eagle and a J Crew Outlet.<br />I am going to head over to American Eagle and have a look at those at lunch today. Maybe the Gap as well.&nbsp;<br />Karie which Gap jeans do you like. The idea to take in the legs is excellent and might be the answer for me.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1704905 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:19:01 +0000 Karie 1704905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a rectangular shape and find that jeans from Gap fit me best. JCrew is also usually a good fit on me. You might also consider having the legs altered and taken in a bit. This is much easier to do / have done on jeans that have a regular seam and don't have the "Jean seam" down the side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1704904 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:18:36 +0000 Traci 1704904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And I'll second the Target suggestion, especially for skinnies. &nbsp;Skinnies are rarely snug on my calves, but the midrise skinnies from target are definitely slimmer in the legs than most. &nbsp;It took me a bit to get accustomed to the feeling of my pants hugging my legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1704902 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:16:08 +0000 Traci 1704902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried boyfriend/girlfriend styles? &nbsp;It seems counterintuitive because they're always marketed saying they have more ease in the hips and thigh, but I find the boyfriend styles often work for me because they seem to be cut very straight between hips and waist and ease in the legs looks more intentional.</p> <p>Do you have American Eagle Outfitters there? &nbsp;I find some of their styles cut straighter between hip and waist. &nbsp;I also like that on their website they display the jeans laying flat, not on a model, so you can really get a sense of the proportions of the jean, not just how great they look on a tall size 2. &nbsp;They run some pretty great sales on jeans at back to school time too. &nbsp;Their Favorite Boyfriend flares were a favorite of mine when I was wearing flares. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1704901 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:13:53 +0000 RobinF 1704901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, sounds exactly like me! I often buy pants based on the waist size and then take in the hips but of course that doesn't usually work with jeans because of pockets and top-stitching. &nbsp;I'm not a lot of help but my last few that I like are from Target. They have different body-type fits and sometimes lengths also. And they aren't expensive &nbsp;Do you still have Target in Canada? I remember they closed a lot of them.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jeans-for-the-rectangle#post-1704896 Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:56:36 +0000 Glory 1704896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really need some help with jeans.<br />I wear jeans almost every day. I find jeans super difficult to fit. I am 5'3, size 10, have skinny legs and no waist. I feel I need to find a brand that might work because the bottom half is depressing me.<br />My current few jeans are lackluster and are not doing me any favours. I wear mostly skinny jeans but am in the market for one pair of bootcuts or flare. &nbsp;I have to try on many many jeans to find anything that remotely works. This is mostly due to jeans looking like jodhpurs due to skinny legs. If I size down for the leg I have serious muffinitis going on around the waist.&nbsp;<br />I would be so grateful for any suggestions. I am in Canada so shopping is much more limited.</p>