Shopping for new jeans may already seem like an impossible task, but finding the best jeans for tummy control (if that’s something you’re hoping to find) can present its own challenges since you want a fit that holds you in around the waist and stomach area, without restricting your movement or ability to breathe. Not that anyone really needs it; but like with shapewear when you do want a little support in the mid-section, it helps to have comfortable denim that fits and flatters. (The same can be said of shapewear and tummy-control swimsuits.)
If you think that tummy control jeans give dated and frumpy, it’s time to revisit that idea—today there are stylish options in all cuts and silhouettes with clever construction and technology to give you that elusive perfect fit. The top tip to keep in mind in your search? “Look for those beautiful high waistbands!” advises Mark Peters, the director of consumer experience and retail stores operations at NYDJ, a denim brand known for its fit innovation. No matter your body shape, “a high rise will always elongate you and your mid-section.”
As for the most slimming styles for those who are wondering, Peters again suggests high-waisted styles, as well as pull-on jeans. “They give you a smooth, clean line in the mid-section,” he says. Stretch denim also goes a long way in contouring and providing comfy wearability, while details like inside compression or tummy control panels and smoothing pockets to help tuck and shape.
To help you navigate the vast world of denim and pick the best jeans for tummy control, we sorted through customer reviews and compiled a list of styles from tried-and-true brands that fit a range of body types, from petite jeans to plus-size options. Flares, bootcut, wide leg, straight, skinny and current on-trend cuts—we’ve got it all below.
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