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How can you tell Banana Republic from Blue Cult or Gap from Guess? Look at the pocket design! The designer jeans craze has brought with it a universal back pocket obsession. For some, being able to identify a designer brand by the back pocket has become a consuming pastime. Every brand has their signature stitch, color, shape or design. Besides flaunting your exquisite good taste, what do back pockets do for you?
You know if they look fab or frumpy, we'll tell you why. With the care and craftsmanship that goes into todays jean pocket designs, it is sacrilegious to even use them. No matter how appealing they are on a hanger, the true test of any pocket is how it looks on your butt. Not every design is for every body, we'll help you find what will work for you.
Special Shaping:
Technology and art come together creating pockets with an extra lift. Asymmetrical pockets with angled corners and unique shaping are specifically designed to flatter your seat. Darted back pockets create extra curve for your seat while special angles and corners work with your curves to give an illusion of lift. Done right, these jean pockets work well for anyone.
Embellished:
Heavy embellishments can really punch up the wow factor on a pair of jeans. Fun and attention grabbing embellishments abound on these jean pockets. Intricate embroidery, multi-colored stitching, and fabric insets are all designed to focus attention on your assets. They do a great job, adding dimension and interest to your seat. While this is perfect for flat seats, making them appear fuller and rounder, it can be too much added bulk for full seats.
Oversized pockets:
Funky and fun but not for every one.
Extra large pockets that are set super low, really on the back of your thigh, are all the rage right now. If you have a smaller seat, they will make your butt look high and cute. For those of us who are not so blessed, oversized jean pockets can make you look shorter and stocky, best to stay away.
Basic:
The perfect canvas for signature stitching
The classic jean pocket, a basic spade shape, works for everyone. These favorite standbys can be plain or come in a multitude of stitch styles (every brand has their signature design). Look for subtle stitching or a tone on tone design to add interest without drawing too much attention to your butt. The newest styles, with faded blue on blue designs, are perfect for the new clean jean trend.
No back pocket?
Is it considered a jean when there are no back pockets? There are still loads of people who don't like back pockets. In the final analysis, no back pockets are very natural as there is nothing to distract or detract from your real body shape.
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