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Body shape · Inverted triangle

The best jeans for an inverted triangle shape

If your shoulders and bust are wider than your hips, you're an inverted triangle. Jeans can bring the balance: a wide leg, a flare or a curved barrel adds volume below, while a seat cut to your slim hips keeps the back neat. Made to your measurements, from $109.

  • From $119, every size
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  • Made in 10–15 working days
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Images are digitally rendered previews. Every pair is cut and sewn to the customer’s own measurements.

The styles we recommend, on this body shape

Every pair is cut from your own measurements, whatever your shape.

Three styles that suit an inverted triangle

  • Women's Wide Leg Jeans

    Wide Leg

    The most volume below, to match broad shoulders. A high rise keeps the leg long. Measure your inseam in the shoes you'll wear. Wide leg jeans, $119.

  • Women's Flare Jeans

    Flare

    Close at the hip, then a confident opening from the knee. Give us your hip at the fullest point so the seat doesn't bag. Flare jeans, $119.

  • Barrel Jeans

    Barrel

    The curved leg adds shape at the knee, a modern way to balance the shoulders. Choose your usual fit preference. Barrel jeans, $119.

Jeans for an Inverted Triangle Body Shape: Flare jeans worn on a model

How to tell if you're an inverted triangle

  1. Bust at least about 3–4 inches larger than your hips.
  2. Shoulders visibly wider than your hips in the mirror.
  3. Waist only gently defined: less than about 9 inches smaller than your bust.
  4. Slim hips and legs; jeans that fit your waist are often loose at the seat.
  5. Rules of thumb, not a diagnosis: most bodies sit between two shapes, and that is completely normal.
Jeans for an Inverted Triangle Body Shape: Wide Leg jeans worn on a model

A common shape that sizes forget

The NC State study of SizeUSA body-scan data ranked the inverted triangle the third most common women's shape, after rectangle and spoon. Yet most jeans are drafted for hips fuller than the waist, so an inverted triangle gets extra fabric at the seat and nothing where she'd like it.

We cut your hips to your hip measurement, keep the seat close, and let the leg take the volume. The thigh is its own number, so a wide leg starts in the right place.

What to look for in jeans for an inverted triangle

FeatureWhy it worksWhere to find it
Volume below the kneeBalances wider shouldersWide Leg, Flare, Barrel
Neat seatSlim hips don't need extra room; a close seat looks tidierHip measurement, Snug or Regular fit preference
High riseLengthens the leg and adds shape at the waistHigh or Ultra High
Lighter washDraws the eye to the legMid, Light or Ecru (+$5)
Details at the hipWhiskering or contrast thread adds interest below the waistLight whiskering (+$10), contrast white thread

When another style may suit you better

  • Very tight skinny jeans make the legs the narrowest point; if you love them, balance with a fuller hem or a longer top.

  • If you prefer a quieter line, a straight leg in a lighter wash still adds presence.

    Try Straight instead

From your numbers to your door

Choose a style above and add your measurements in the step-by-step builder: about 5 minutes (how to measure). A pattern maker checks them within 1 working day, then your pair is made in our own workshop in 10–15 working days and covered by the Fit Guarantee: a free remake of your first pair in each fit.

Questions and answers

What jeans are best for an inverted triangle body shape?

Wide leg, flare and barrel jeans, which add volume below and balance broader shoulders.

Do skinny jeans work for an inverted triangle?

They can, but they keep all the volume up top. Pair them with longer tops, or try a flare instead.

How common is the inverted triangle shape?

Fairly common: an NC State study of US body-scan data ranked it the third most common women's shape.

Why do my jeans bag at the back?

The pattern expects fuller hips than yours. Cutting the seat from your own hip measurement removes the extra fabric.

Can I wear barrel jeans with broad shoulders?

Yes. The curved leg adds shape at the knee, which balances a broader upper body. Keep the seat close with a Snug or Regular fit preference so the volume stays in the leg.