I'm pot-bellied, so what?
With age, parties, restaurants, the desire to enjoy life, whatever the reason, many men gain a belly, sometimes a little, sometimes more. Nothing prevents them from remaining elegant and well-dressed with a nice paunch. Here are our tips for wearing jeans when you're in the pot belly trend, and especially how to choose the ideal jeans for your little tummy .
The usual recommendation is to wear your pants fairly high at the waist. Worn this way, jeans are supposed to help you achieve a slim silhouette . The second recommendation seen everywhere is not to use a belt. These tend to emphasize the waist, drawing attention to this area of the body, and this may not be the effect you want to achieve. If you appreciate a touch of originality, consider suspenders: they will create an optical illusion to elongate your silhouette. Sure, but is it really satisfactory?
The Le Beau Jean solution when you have a bit of a belly
Another option, because not everyone appreciates high-waisted pants: the Le Beau Jean solution. We entrusted the specifications to Christelle, our stylist, at the beginning of the project: to create a model that fits flat buttocks well and leaves room for the lower stomach . She adopted a resolutely modern approach, reversed from the usual fashion codes, with a convex line. Her idea was the relaxed style, worn with class, and she created the Futé for you.
As always, we do not recommend the baggy style or jeans worn deliberately low on the hips with a loose crotch. On the contrary, we suggest jeans that properly mold the buttocks and offer a waistline that is offset forward and downward. The buttocks are well surrounded, the waist is held . With these jeans worn lower, the belt becomes possible again, especially if it is in a shade close to the jeans, for example a black leather belt worn over jeans in a raw wash. Le Futé is the smart fitted jeans for you!
Details matter
You can use jeans colors to your advantage, depending on the shape of your legs . If they are slim, then lighter washes are for you; light blue will look great on you. Otherwise, opt for a raw wash or even a simple rinse on a selvedge.
Still on a visual level, the back pockets of jeans should be discreet, smaller proportionally than on traditional jeans of a smaller size. This detail will influence your choice of jeans.
The next suggestion is to wear a loose-fitting top : a shirt, polo shirt, or a T-shirt. Don't tuck this top into your pants; let it hang loose over your jeans.
Don't try this at home
Here's what you can do. As for what to avoid, avoid poorly cut or baggy jeans. Some people may think they'll hide their curves under a large amount of fabric, but the exact opposite will happen. And forget about low-rise jeans; they don't work either. They tend to highlight that belly instead of blending it in harmoniously.
Compare the models on the market, and finish by taking a look at our Le Futé!
