Where should mom jeans fall?
While mom jeans traditionally hit the belly button and feature a tapered leg, there are many modern variations of this style to choose from. From high-rise boyfriend to distressed denim with cropped ankles, mom jeans now take on many forms and should each be styled in their own way!
What are mom jeans? One of the defining factors of mom jeans is a high waist — it's part of the reason why they're thought to be so flattering, Imm said. They typically hit right below the belly button and are a little narrower at the waist with a bit of give in the hip and a wider thigh, she said.
But mom jeans should be high — you want the rise to reach somewhere higher than the belly button, according to Cadmus. Most high-waisted jeans are above 10 inches (this number is, again, specific to one size, but many brands will list the rises of different sizes when you expand their dimension sections).
The waist on mom jeans often runs really, really small. Because of this, in every pair I've tried other than American Eagle, I've had to order the jeans two to four sizes up from my usual size 6.
How to style mom jeans. The best way to wear them in our opinion is with an oversized white shirt, a tee or some knitwear - but preferably tucked in. A crisp white shirt or white t-shirt looks effortlessly cool with mom jeans - a simple combination that will have you instantly ready for whatever the day throws at you.
The key is to look for high-waisted jeans with a wedgie-like lift that tapers at the ankles, denim with a little stretch — but that isn't too tight in the thigh — and a relaxed feel around the hips so they won't flatten your bum.
Being able to simply slip them on and off without messing with the zipper and button likely is a sign they're too big. Other signs, according to Epstein, include excessive bagginess, sagging, and bunching especially at the waist and crotch when you wear a belt.
Modern mom jeans won't make you look fat. They are high-waist and often help one hide the muffin top. If you choose right, you can use it to flatter and accentuate your figure.
Mom jeans are high-waisted, considering that you have a short waist, these are not your best options. It's not that you should never wear them, but they are most likely going to make your torso look even shorter. That means when you wear Mom jeans, it CAN look like they are sticking right under your chest.
Waist and Seat
Like all your pants, they should fit perfectly around your waist with no need for a belt to hold them up. For jeans, the waist will sit a little lower than suit pants, so anywhere from mid to upper hips is where the waist of the jeans should be – definitely nothing below that.
Why do I not look good in mom jeans?
Mom jeans are high-waisted, considering that you have a short waist, these are not your best options. It's not that you should never wear them, but they are most likely going to make your torso look even shorter. That means when you wear Mom jeans, it CAN look like they are sticking right under your chest.
Waist and Seat
Like all your pants, they should fit perfectly around your waist with no need for a belt to hold them up. For jeans, the waist will sit a little lower than suit pants, so anywhere from mid to upper hips is where the waist of the jeans should be – definitely nothing below that.
As a general rule, your trousers should sit just above your hips - the closer they are to this point the more flatteringly they will hang over your bum and flow down the leg.
Mom jeans, of course, have a super loose fit in the seat and thighs that makes it easy to move around while wearing them. They do not fit tightly anywhere except at the cinched-in waist. They have loose thighs, loose legs and will create a much baggier silhouette.