Fashion

Denim for Every Body Type: Tips and Tricks.

Published

8 months ago

16 April 2025

Denim is a fashion statement that can not be overlooked. It’s a versatile and timeless fashion piece that can be found in literally every wardrobe around the world. It is so versatile that there is denim for every occasion. Whether it is a distressed jacket, a mini skirt or a maxi skirt, there is always denim for every occasion.

All these notwithstanding, despite the popularity of denims, it is quite a daunting experience trying to get one that suits your body type. What fits one might not look good on the other as no two bodies are the same.

Understand Your Body Type.

To be able to style your denims to perfection, it is important to know your body type. Body types are categorized into:

Hourglass: this is a body type with balanced bust and hips with a defined waist.

Pear (Triangle): Here, the hips are wider than the shoulders and the body weight is carried in the lower half.

Apple (Inverted Triangle): this body type has broader upper body with narrower hips.

Rectangle: here the bust, waist, and hips are fairly the same measurement. It has fewer curves and is also known as the athletic body type.

Plus-size: this body type has fuller figures across various proportions.

Denim for Each Body Type

There are denims that are cut out for and suit every body type. They include:

1. Hourglass Shape

The goal here is to accentuate your narrow waist and maintain balance between your hips and bust.

You should wear:

High-rise jeans: These hug your waist and define your shape.

Bootcut and flared jeans: These mirror your curves and elongate your legs.

Stretch denim: this offers support and flexibility.

You should avoid extremely low-rise jeans that cut off your curves and shorten the legs and baggy or shapeless jeans that hide your defined waist.

You can also tuck in your top or wear crop tops to emphasize your waistline.

denim for hour glass

2. Pear Shape

The goal is to strike a balance on your body by drawing attention upward and elongating your legs.

You should wear:

Straight-leg jeans: this creates a silhouette that complements your curves without exaggerating them.

Dark washes: it slims the lower half and creates a more balanced look.

Mid to high-rise fits: this supports the hips and snatches the waist gently.

Wide-leg jeans: Help even out the top and bot

You should avoid skinny jeans with light washes or fading on the thighs, which can make hips appear wider and low-rise cuts as they sit uncomfortably on the hip.

You can pair jeans with eye-catching tops to draw the eye upward.

3. Apple Shape

The goal is to define the waist, create curves in the lower body, and balance broader shoulders.

You should wear:

High-rise or mid-rise straight-leg jeans: this offers tummy control

Flared or bootcut styles Adds volume to the lower body and balances out broad shoulders.

Wide waistbands or tummy-control panels provide extra support.

Ensure to avoid low-rise jeans that accentuate the midsection and overly tight skinny jeans without stretch, as they emphasize the midriff area.

4. Rectangle/Athletic Shape

The goal is to create curves and highlight toned legs and arms.

You should wear:

Skinny jeans as they hug your body and highlight your shape.

Distressed or embellished denim: they add dimension and the illusion of curves.

Low-rise or mid-rise styles: they create more shape around the hips.

You should avoid baggy or shapeless jeans that can make you look boxy and very high-waisted styles that might flatten your butt.

Delonyii’s Stylish Look at Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2025

Published

1 day ago

26 November 2025

Ogbu John

For the second day of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 in Accra, digital creator Delphine Onyii shared a full carousel on Instagram, giving followers a detailed look at what she wore for the event. Her caption was straightforward: “Day 2 of @globalentrepreneurshipfestival 2025 in Accra Ghana. Couldn’t decide which to post so I posted all… Which is your favourite slide?” It matches the way she usually communicates online, being direct, minimal, and focused on showing the visuals rather than explaining them.

Delonyii – Instagram

Del, who has built her platform around fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content, arrived in a black two-piece suit covered with small gold ball-like accents arranged across both the jacket and trousers. The design is unusual for a business-driven gathering, but it fits her pattern of choosing pieces that photograph well and stand out without distracting from the overall look. The suit keeps its shape, and the detailing gives it texture.

Delonyii – Instagram

She paired it with a compact black handbag marked with a metal emblem, soft-tinted eyewear, and a high ponytail that keeps the attention on the suit. The pieces she added are practical for an event day and stay within the same colour range as the outfit. Nothing looks added for the sake of filling space; she kept the styling tight.

The outdoor shots show the suit under natural light, where the gold accents look more muted and blend slightly into the fabric. The indoor photos shift the focus, making the same detailing sharper and more defined. This difference explains why she posted several slides instead of picking one. The outfit registers differently depending on the lighting, and cutting it down to a single frame would change how it’s perceived.

Delonyii – Instagram

What’s clear in the photos is that Del is comfortable wearing something that could easily overwhelm someone unsure of their direction. Her audience is used to seeing her take risks with texture and contrast, and this outfit fits into that pattern without feeling repetitive. It’s also consistent with how she presents herself offline: confident, clear about her taste, and willing to wear something that doesn’t follow the typical event formula.

Delonyii – Instagram

Her appearance at the festival is not framed as an attempt to blend into a corporate environment. She shows that her personal style doesn’t get muted for professional spaces. Instead of adjusting her look to match the setting, she maintains the approach her followers recognise, which is part of why the photos generated attention.

Choosing multiple slides was not about looking for extra reactions; it was a practical choice based on how the outfit reads in different environments. The suit holds up across every angle, and the variety makes it easier for her audience to pick a favourite. In the end, each slide serves a different purpose, and that visual range is what makes the post engaging.

Fashion

Apet Modella Brings a Fresh, Stylish Twist to Street Style

Published

2 days ago

25 November 2025

Trisha Dona

Apet Modella has always been known to put together a straightforward, well-balanced look built on clean lines and strong pieces. She is not one shy away from experimenting in bold style, and her Instagram gallery speaks loud of it.

Apet Modella- Instagram

Recently, she steps out in Lagos wearing a cropped white top under a tailored white blazer, giving the outfit a clean, crisp foundation that reads modern and intentional.

The black culotte-style trousers gave difference through precise starburst line detailing, giving the outfit definition that makes it unique. Just like any fashion forward Gen Z, she wore loafers with white socks; this has become a strong trend for 2025, and she gives it a good fit, and with this twist, it shift the outfit from predictable to a different turn.

Apet Modella- Instagram

Her accessories stay minimal with retro sunglasses, a tan mini-bag, and simple gold bracelets. Each piece is functional and chosen to support the overall look.

The result is a well-edited combination of tailoring, graphic elements, and smart accessories, a style direct that shows the confident, city-forward dressing seen across Lagos.

Fashion

Dabota Lawson Moderates Panel at Entertainment Week Africa in Pinstripe Outfit

Published

5 days ago

22 November 2025

Trisha Dona

At Entertainment Week Africa, Dabota Lawson stepped into a central role as the moderator of a session dedicated to the realities and opportunities within the beauty sector. Representing Beauty in the Motherland , she guided a conversation that examined how professionals in the field build partnerships, share resources, and work through the fast-changing sector of beauty in Africa. Her direction kept the discussion practical, rooted in real experiences rather than big statements.

Dabota Lawson: Instagram

This was only her second time moderating, and she spoke honestly about the learning curve. She explained that the role pushed her to think differently about pace, structure, and how to draw out useful points from each speaker. It gave her a clearer understanding of the demands that come with leading a panel and how much coordination and awareness the task requires.

Dabota Lawson: Instagram

For the event, Dabota wore a navy pinstripe suit from Emmy Kasbit Nigeria, styled by Folakemi Olasebekin. The shirt and trousers carried matching narrow stripes, giving the outfit a clean, well-arranged finish. The buttoned shirt and matching tie added the right level of great tone for a professional setting. The trousers had a straight cut that kept the look even, while her light-toned heels added height. Draped across her shoulder was a white jacket, adding a clear contrast to the deeper tones of the outfit.

Her makeup handled by her own brand, DABOTA, kept her camera-ready throughout the session, complementing the clarity of her styling without overpower.