A pair of jeans is the one item of clothing that everybody should own. They are hard wearing and can be teamed with casual tops and shoes for an everyday look or worn with smart tops and accessories for an evening out. Denim has been around for over a hundred years and jeans were developed as part of a manual worker’s wardrobe, but rapidly became the ‘must have’ fashion item.

However, finding the perfect pair of designer jeans can be difficult, because we all have a unique body shape and each designer favours different cuts and washes. It is worth trying on several styles, when clothes shopping, in order to find the ones that suit you best.

Skinny jeans are a fashion favourite at the moment, but this is not a style that will suit everyone. Those with a fuller figure may prefer jeans with a looser cut on the leg, as much for comfort as for style. Boot cut jeans are also popular and are designed so they can be comfortably worn over a pair of boots. Flared jeans are a difficult style to wear, but should be avoided by those who are petite, as they can unbalance the figure. They should always be worn with heeled shoes or boots as this helps to give height and elongate the leg.

Many stores offer a free personal shopping service, which will help you to try all the styles available so that you find the right pair for you. As shoppers frequently spend several hours trying to find the right pair, this service can make the task much easier and less tiresome. It’s also great for suggesting other items of clothing that would look with your jeans such as t-shirts, shirts and other types of tops plus its hand to have some tell you what accessories go with certain styles when you are not that sure yourself.