So you're thinking about spending some of your hard earned cash on a pair of designer jeans? GOOD FOR YOU! Nothing beats having a great pair of jeans that look and feel great on you.  It doesn't  matter if you decide on 7 for all mankind, rock and republic, true religion, etc., you will first want to take a few minutes to read over some tips on how to pick the best jeans for you.  You will also want to do a little research on spotting the real jeans from the fake jeans.  For the money you will be spending, the time will be well worth it. 

1.) Measure yourself- get a tape measure and measure across your waist first.  It may be more accurate to do this if you bend to one side to find the natural crease in your waist.  This should be around the very top of your belly button.

When measuring your hips, stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and rear end.

2.) What type of rise do you want?- The rise refers to how your designer jeans will sit on your waist.  The waistband on low-rise jeans will sit about 2 inches or more below your navel.  low-rise jeans balance out your top and bottom, and provide you with a very sexy look if you have a full bottom.  regular-rise jeans have a waistband that sits right below your navel.  If you want to show off the hourglass figure you've worked to get, these might be the best jeans for you.  high-rise jeans have a waistband that sit above your navel.  If you have a few bulges you want to cover, this type of rise will do the trick.

3.) Choose a leg style- Different designer styles have different leg styles.  Bootcut (16 in. leg opening) jeans will fit snug around the knees and widens slightly from the knee down (Great if you have a little extra weight in your upper body).  Skinny jeans (12 in. leg opening) are snug in both your butt and thighs, and have a very narrow leg opening (Great if you have a thinner frame to create some curves).  Flare jeans widen from the knees down to an 18 inch leg opening (Great if  want to show balance between your top and bottom areas).  Straight-leg jeans (14 in. leg opening) have the same width from the knees to the bottom hem (Great if you're going for a longer leg look).

Now that you've done all your measurements, let's take a quick look at some of the more popular designer jeans that may best suit you and your body type:

True Religion- Great for those who want a sexy fit.  Comes with lots of elaborate stitching and embellishments.  They have cool flap pockets that are truly unmistakable.  They fit all body types.

7 for all Mankind- These jeans will really hug your curves.  They are known for really popularizing the low-rise jean style, so if you want to really show off your bottom, try these.  Comes with plenty of different washes.

Rock & Republic- These jeans have a sleek fit inspired by the Rock & Roll lifestyle.  Their skinny jean line is a staple of their company, and probably won't work if you have wider hips.  A favorite of many celebs!

Paige Premium- Built for the slim and slightly taller woman, Paige jeans will have you looking just like the model turned designer who created them.  Their washes and cuts have a very classic look.  Truly one of the rising stars in designer denims.

Citizens of Humanity- Your curves will love these jeans.  They have plenty of styles to choose from, but their straight-leg or boot-cut styles may be their best.  Their maternity jeans are also a great buy if you are pregnant.

*Take a look around Ebay for these great designer jeans.  When you buy, you will want to make sure they're authentic so that you'll get that great designer quality and feel.  Ebay has plenty of helpful guides on designer jean authenticity.

***And don't forget to check out the SheLuvsFashion store to accessorize those new designer jeans with an affordable top or two.

Hope this guide has been beneficial.  If so, vote and say so.  Happy Shopping!