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Finding the right pair of jeans can be a real hassle, especially if you do not fit a standard mold of woman. Many women, in fact, give up on the right pair of jeans before they search enough to find one. Stacy London, the fashionista and co-host of What Not To Wear, which plays on TLC, recently went on Oprah to solve what London loving called an epidemic of bad jean-wearing by American women.

London tried to give audience members tips to help them pick out the right jean. The biggest tip was that you have to keep trying. At one point, London said that many women need to try five, 10, or 15 styles of jean before they find the perfect pair. That means that many women will want to set aside a Saturday of shopping to get the right pair of jeans.

One of the most common mistakes during the current craze with low-rise jeans has been women whose tummy fat hangs over the edge of their jeans. These women usually are pretty young and are trying to fit in with the stereotype. Instead, these women should look for jeans that fit better. Typically the waist size on the jeans are too small, so try out a bigger size. If the jean fits everywhere except the waist, then it may not be the right jean. If you are heavier in the tummy than you would like, seek out mid-rise jeans so that you can still be in style but avoid the problem of having others looking at your fat rolls instead of your pants.

Speaking of low-rise jeans, women should make sure they can move around in jeans before purchasing them. Many women are guilty of showing their world their undies or even their backsides because they do not take the time to pull their shirts down and jeans up before they bend down, which gives everyone a view of their backsides. If you are going to wear low-rise jeans, then you should be sure that you will be conscientious enough to make them look good at all times.

Another big issue with jeans is wearing taper leg jeans. Although taper legs have not been stylish since the 1980s, some women still insist on wearing them, but they are one of the least flattering styles of jeans. Because the leg gets narrower as you go down the leg, tapered leg jeans make most women look as if their legs are larger. Plus, they tend to focus attention on the ankle area. Many women wear tapered jeans because they believe the only alternative is the wide-leg flare variety. That is absolutely untrue! The legs of jeans come in all styles from boot cut to slight flares. Anything that is not tapered will look better than your current pair of jeans if you are sticking to tapered legs.

Another problem with jeans is getting a pair with an unflattering leg design. The legs of jeans should fit but should not bunch. If your jeans seem to bunch, then they are not the right size for your leg type. If, on the other hand, the thighs of your jeans are stretched taut, then you probably are drawing attention to your thighs and making them look bigger than they actually are. Neither option is appealing to others who are looking at you, so you should make sure that you find a leg fit that is snug but not too tight. Though you should avoid pleats at all costs, do try out new styles of jeans. Something that is a little out of the ordinary may be just what you need to look your best in a great pair of jeans.

Finally make sure as best you can that the behind of the jeans look right. If you have a trusted friend or a partner with you, then you should ask that person. You want pockets that fit right and are flattering instead of ones that hang to the sides or low on the buttocks.

Finding the right pair of jeans just takes time. Be sure that you give yourself plenty of looking and trying on time when you head out to get your next pair of jeans.