

The Denim Guide
Buy the jeans the right way-
rent them first

Buy jeans the right way-
rent them first
How to Look Better in Jeans
Forget the fitting room—the only way to really know how good a pair of jeans looks on you is to wear them. Out of a store. Road test them in daylight, nightlife and see how they stand up to a whole month of your real life. If they sag, bag or just don't give you the butt you deserve, try something else from our collection of 30+ premium denim brands. Here's what to consider...

The Rise
Important for everyone, but especially key for curves. Think about rise in terms of your belly button:
Want to show it off? A 5-8" low rise sits a few inches below it.
Want to underline it? A 8-9" mid rise sits an inch or so below it.
Want to reach it? A 10"-and-up high rise reaches or covers it.

The Inseam
How long would you like your legs to look? Choose the most elongating fit for your height:
If you're 5'4" or under: Cropped or ankle-length jeans lengthen legs.
If you're 5'4"-5'8": Congrats—you can wear pretty much any inseam.
If you're 5'9 and up: Steer clear of anything overly cropped.

The Pockets
The difference between a nice butt and a "nice butt."
Wider bum? Try back pockets placed close to the center seam.
No booty? Low-set flap pockets create the illusion of curves.
Saggy bottom? High pocket placement gives it instant lift.
Pocket proportions and butt proportions should line up— big pockets on a small bum and teeny pockets on a generous bottom are just going to look off.

The Fabric
Rigid or stretch denim? Consider content when choosing size.
Stretch denim: Take your usual size if you see elastane, Spandex or Lycra in the fabric content. These synthetic fibers allow jeans to move and grow with you.
Rigid denim: 100% cotton denim is referred to as rigid. It has zero give and is significantly more snug than stretch denim. Go up 1-2 sizes from your usual size.
30+ Brands, 100s of Styles, Rare Vintage
With labels like AGOLDE, Levi's, Citizens of Humanity and Universal Standard, you could pretty much Nuuly exclusively jeans forever and still not try them all.

Skinny Jeans
They'll flex with you and with your styling, from sleek and polished to low-key with a tee.
Skinny Jeans
They'll flex with you and with your styling, from sleek and polished to low-key with a tee.

Left: Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30 |
Pilcro High-Rise Button-Fly Skinny Jeans
Center: Ali | 5'10" | Size 16 |
Universal Standard Seine High-Rise Skinny Jeans
Right: Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27 |
AG The Farrah Skinny Ankle Jeans

Left:
Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30
Center:
Ali | 5'10" | Size 16
Right:
Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27
Straight Jeans
Vintage-inspired (or sometimes straight-up vintage) classic cool. Roll 'em up or keep 'em as-is.
Straight Jeans
Vintage-inspired (or sometimes straight-up vintage) classic cool. Roll 'em up or keep 'em as-is.


Left: Ali | 5'10" | Size 16 W |
Pilcro Relaxed Carpenter Jeans
Center: Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27 |
AGOLDE Parker Easy Straight Jeans
Right: Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30 |
Levi's Ribcage Ankle Straight Jeans

Left:
Ali | 5'10" | Size 16 W
Center:
Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27
Right:
Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30
Wide-Leg Jeans
Calling all crop tops and tuckable sweaters—when legs go wide, waists get all the attention.
Wide-Leg Jeans
Calling all crop tops and tuckable sweaters—when legs go wide, waists get all the attention.

Left: Ali | 5'10" | Size 16 W |
DL1961 Hepburn Cropped Wide-Leg Jeans
Center: Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27 |
Free People Relaxed Wide Leg Slouch Jeans
Right: Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30 |
Citizens of Humanity Flavie Trouser Jeans

Left:
Ali | 5'10" | Size 16 W
Center:
Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27
Right:
Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30
Flare Jeans
Stacked heels, cowboy boots or sky-high platforms? You'll want some elevation with this high-drama style.
Flare Jeans
Stacked heels, cowboy boots or sky-high platforms? You'll want some elevation with this high-drama style.


Left: Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30 |
Citizens of Humanity Hailey Long Flares
Center: Ali | 5'10" | Size 16 |
Universal Standard Sava High-Rise Flare Jeans
Right: Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27 |
Stoned Immaculate Bardot High-Rise Flare Jeans

Left:
Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30
Center:
Ali | 5'10" | Size 16
Right:
Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27
Crop Flare Jeans
Petite pro tip: the inseam on a crop flare—usually 26" or shorter—will fit you more like a regular length.
Crop Flare Jeans
Petite pro tip: the inseam on a crop flare—usually 26" or shorter—will fit you more like a regular length.

Left: Ali | 5'10" | Size 16 W |
AYR The Dynamite Jeans
Center: Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30 |
EDWIN Averi Flare Jeans
Right: Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27 |
Citizens of Humanity Tailyn Crop Flare Jeans
Left:
Ali | 5'10" | Size 16
Center:
Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30
Right:
Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27
Bootcut Jeans
If you're looking for some serious leg-lengthening, reach for the flare's universally flattering cousin.
Bootcut Jeans
If you're looking for some serious leg-lengthening, reach for the flare's universally flattering cousin.


Left: Ali | 5'10" | Size 16 W |
DL1961 Bridget Mid-Rise Bootcut Jeans
Center: Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30 |
AG Angel Mid-Rise Bootcut Jeans
Right: Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27 |
Citizens of Humanity Georgia High-Rise Bootcut Jeans

Left:
Ali | 5'10" | Size 16 W
Center:
Sabina | 5'11" | Size 30
Right:
Luisa | 5'9" | Size 27