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Your Guide to Finding the Right Jeans Model
In this guide, we go through different jeans models and which fit you should choose in your search for the perfect jeans.
Photo: Gustaf Peterson
Text: Camilla Åsedal
Finding a pair of jeans with a perfect fit requires care, patience and some background knowledge. Which fit you should choose depends partly on body type, but above all on your taste preference. Usually, jeans models are divided into slim fit, tapered fit, straight fit and relaxed fit. This is also how we have divided the categories at Care of Carl - so that you can easily sort through the different jean fits. We help you choose the perfect jeans below.
Some general aspects to consider when choosing jeans:
• Fit: Think about whether you want a slim, tapered, straight or relaxed fit. We measure all our jeans and write the measurements in our size charts.
• Waist: Do you prefer a low, regular or high waist? In our fit description on the product, we always write this information.
• Wash: Which denim wash do you want: light, dark, black or raw denim? In all the examples below, the jeans have a medium dark wash.
Some general aspects to consider when choosing jeans:
• Fit: Think about whether you want a slim, tapered, straight or relaxed fit. We measure all our jeans and write the measurements in our size charts.
• Waist: Do you prefer a low, regular or high waist? In our fit description on the product, we always write this information.
• Wash: Which denim wash do you want: light, dark, black or raw denim? In all the examples below, the jeans have a medium dark wash.
Slim Fit
A slim fit means narrower trouser legs and a slimmer fit along the leg, with a distinctively narrow leg opening. When choosing a pair of slim fit jeans, a tip is not to choose jeans that are too tight, as it may be uncomfortable.
- Narrow leg opening
- Slim fit without being too tight
- Often contains stretchy materials
- Narrow leg opening
- Slim fit without being too tight
- Often contains stretchy materials
Tapered fit
The tapered jeans model is one of the most common fits, the vast majority of jeans have a tapered fit. A tapered fit, in other words means that they have a straight fit over the thighs and then taper from the thighs, to the knee, leg and leg opening. A cross between a pair of slim fit jeans and straight jeans.
- Tapered and comfortable fit
- Tapered and comfortable fit
Straight leg
Straight fit jeans are exactly as they sound, a straight fit, where the knee, leg and leg opening are not narrowed to the same extent as on a pair of slim or tapered jeans. A pair of straight fit jeans is the classic original model that debuted in the sixties. Straight fit jeans are a versatile, pairing well with both a T-shirt and a blazer.
- Straight fit
- Classic model
- Straight leg opening
- Straight fit
- Classic model
- Straight leg opening
Relaxed fit
Relaxed fit jeans have a wider fit at the waist, thighs and leg opening. Suitable for those who want extra space and prefer a loose-fit vibe in a retro style.
- Relaxed and spacious fit
- Wide leg opening
- Relaxed and spacious fit
- Wide leg opening
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