Tips from Stacy London

Some jeans-buying myths de-bunked by Fashion Guru Stacy London.

Myth 1: Boot cut is flattering on everyone. False, Stacy says. Petite women, in particular, should avoid boot-cut jeans, and wear jeans with a straighter leg. Stacy says if you're shorter than 5'4'', a boot cut may make your thighs look heavier by hugging the knees too tightly before flaring at the bottom. Boot-cut jeans can also make your legs look shorter.

The ideal body type for boot-cut pants is a woman taller than 5'4'' who has long legs.

Myth 2: Stretch denim is always better.

"Well, not always," Stacy says. "Sometimes [stretch denim] can make your legs look like sausage in casing if it's too tight."

What's another reason to avoid stretchy fabric? Stacy says the skin-tight fit can give women "dimples" right below the tush. Her advice is to try on nonstretch, as well as stretch, to find the best fit.

Myth 3: Distressing always makes you look thinner.

Oprah learned this lesson the hard way. Her old jeans are distressed along the leg, which Stacy says creates a "spotlight" on her thighs. "Unfortunately, in the wrong place, whiskering, bleaching or distressing can actually accent a wide hip, a larger booty or a heavier thigh," Stacy says.

Distressed jeans also look more casual than darker denim, Stacy says. She suggests dark-wash jeans paired with heels and a sequined top for a great evening look!