A paper jeans pattern with the high-hip curve chalked just below the waist, bootcut jeans folded beside it

Body shape · Spoon

Jeans for a spoon-shaped body

A spoon shape has hips much fuller than the bust, a defined waist and a rounded curve that starts high, just below the waist. That high-hip shelf is where most jeans go wrong. A bootcut, flare or wide leg cut to your measurements fits the curve and balances it below. From $109.

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  • Made in 10–15 working days
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24"–70" waist
cut to your measurements
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free remake or $25 alteration
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$18.76 express for one pair; free over $299

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.

Jeans for a Spoon Body Shape: Bootcut jeans worn on a model

How to tell if you're a spoon

  1. Hips more than about 2 inches larger than your bust.
  2. Waist clearly defined, around 7 inches or more smaller than your hips.
  3. Measure your high hip, about 3–4 inches below your waist: if it is already much wider than your waist, you have the spoon's shelf.
  4. Jeans catch at the top of the hip before they reach the seat.
  5. Rules of thumb, not a diagnosis: most bodies sit between two shapes, and that is completely normal.

What to look for in jeans for a spoon shape

FeatureWhy it works for a spoonWhere to find it
Room at the high hipThe fullness starts just below the waistband; the top of the jeans must allow itTell us your high-hip measurement in the notes for your tailor
Waist cut to your waistSo the waistband doesn't gap once the hip fitsSeparate waist and hip measurements; see curvy jeans
Mid or High riseSits above the shelf rather than across itChoose in the step-by-step builder
Leg that opens below the kneeBalances the hip with width at the hemBootcut, Flare, Wide Leg
Comfort StretchA little give across the curve when you sitComfort Stretch, 2% elastane

Three styles that suit a spoon

  • Women's Bootcut Jeans

    Bootcut

    A steady line from the thigh to a modest kick: the easiest everyday balance for a fuller hip. Bootcut jeans, $109.

  • Women's Flare Jeans

    Flare

    More width at the hem to match the hip. Measure your thigh at the fullest point so it isn't tight before the flare starts. Flare jeans, $119.

  • Women's Wide Leg Jeans

    Wide Leg

    Hangs from the fullest part of the hip, so nothing clings at the shelf. Choose High rise to show the waist. Wide leg jeans, $119.

Jeans for a Spoon Body Shape: Flare jeans worn on a model

The second most common shape, and the least catered for

In the NC State study of SizeUSA body-scan data, the spoon was the second most common women's shape after the rectangle, about 15% of women aged 18–25. Most jeans still assume a hip that curves out lower and more gradually.

We take your waist, hips and thigh separately, and you can add the high-hip measurement and where it falls in the notes for your tailor. If anything looks unusual, we email you before cutting.

When another style may suit you better

  • Low rise jeans sit right on the shelf and tend to roll or dig in; mid or high is kinder.

  • Very narrow ankles make the hip the widest point; if you love a close leg, the straight is a softer option.

    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 is a spoon body shape?

A shape with hips much fuller than the bust, a defined waist and a rounded high hip that starts just below the waistline, like the bowl of a spoon.

What's the difference between a spoon and a pear shape?

Where the curve starts. A spoon's hip flares out high, right below the waist; a pear's widens lower, through the hip and thigh. See jeans for a pear-shaped body.

Why do jeans dig in at my upper hip?

The pattern doesn't allow for a high-hip curve, so the fabric strains just below the waistband. Give us your high-hip measurement in the notes and choose a mid or high rise.

Are wide leg jeans good for a spoon shape?

Yes. A high-rise wide leg sits above the curve and falls straight from the hip, so nothing clings.