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Shaping jeans: That’s why figure-shaping trousers are so trendy
Thanks to the push-up effect, shaping jeans have figure-shaping properties
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First and foremost, pants have to fit well: on the thighs, stomach, hips and bottom. Exactly the areas that many women perceive as their supposed problem areas. For this reason, shaping jeans are conquering the fashion market.
In contrast to ordinary trousers, shaping jeans have a particularly high proportion of elastane. This not only makes them more comfortable to wear (not to mention that the models are much easier to put on), but also have a figure-shaping effect: in other words, they support thighs and buttocks without squeezing the legs. And yet the corresponding models keep their fit, even after wearing them several times or for a longer period of time shaping jeans. However, the stretchy high-tech stretch and the push-up effect are not the only two advantages that the pants have to offer.
More than just pants: the advantages of shaping jeans
- Most shaping jeans are cut higher and end above the waist – hence the addition “high waist”. As a result, your legs automatically appear longer and your silhouette slimmer, and unwelcome love handles in the stomach area are also concealed.
- The special weaving technique used in the production of shaping jeans ensures a figure-shaping effect on the thighs and bottom. In addition, the reinforced fit ensures that the trousers do not bulge, even under heavy loads.
- The materials from which the shaping jeans are mostly made up of elastane (between four and six percent), cotton fibers and polyester, depending on the manufacturer. This makes the pants feel particularly comfortable on the skin.
- The so-called diagonal weave of the trousers ensures that they are particularly resistant and durable. In combination with the elastane fibers, it is comfortable to wear and should withstand every movement (even when cycling).
This is what you should know about shaping jeans
The high proportion of elastane makes the shaping jeans particularly stretchy – for this reason it is advisable to choose one size smaller when buying pants. The pants will expand automatically over time.
Never use fabric softener when washing shaping jeans. In addition, the trousers should not be washed too often or at temperatures above 30 or 40 degrees (see label). And the dryer is also taboo.
When trying on one shaping jeans it is important that it fits snugly without squeezing your legs or thighs. For the comfort test, you should be able to move and sit down in the pants.
- Shaping jeans don’t fit everyone the same way either, so you should always pay attention to the creases. If the fabric is very thin and contains a lot of elastane, unsightly dents can form on the thighs.
And one last tip:
The shaping jeans should not only look good on you, but also sit perfectly. This doesn’t mean that the trousers appear to look good on you, but rather that you should feel comfortable in them. When standing and walking, sitting and lying down.
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