Plus Size Denim Favorites!
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I am always on the hunt for amazing plus size denim to satisfy my slight obsession, and right now I have a few awesome pairs that are currently in heavy rotation in my wardrobe that I wanted to share with you…
For me, it is not only about style {obviously}, but also comfort and wearability. I HATE NOTHING MORE than having a pair of jeans stretch out and bag on me at the waist and knees as I wear them, or feeling like I can’t move comfortably in my clothes.
These Torrid Deconstructed Premium Stretch Jeggings are perfection! The fabric has extra recovery and they are a bit higher waisted {so they stay in place}, and they come in 5 different lengths from extra short to extra tall. I am 5’11” and wearing the extra tall.
Lane Bryant Skinny Jean with T3 Technology / This jean is a long time go-to for me. They are super durable with a tummy taming panel and hidden elastic waistband that keep you locked and loaded, and they are also available in short and tall lengths.
Melissa McCarthy Seven 7 Stretch Straight Leg Jean {largo wash} / You saw me wear these jeans here. They are perfect for a casual day look and I usually wear them cuffed. The sizing is generous and they have lots of stretch, so I recommend sizing down.
Good American Good Legs Ripped Skinny Jeans / These jeans were a pleasant surprise for me for a few reasons. The high price was a bit scary after hearing mixed reviews on the quality when they first launched, but I decided to give them a test drive. I usually wear a size 26 in bottoms, but the 24 fits me well. They don’t have quite as much stretch as I would like, but I love the high rise and the way they look on me. Outfit post coming soon!
Lane Bryant Black Super Stretch Skinny Jean / These are super sleek and a great alternative to blue denim. They have a shorter inseam so they pair well with a heel, and are a go-to for me for work and play.
Over the next few weeks I will be sharing more images wearing my current denim edit… what denim are you current obsessed with? Show me your denim looks using #SBRStyleStar on Instagram!
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photography / Lemon Heart Photography
I see a lot of plus size fashion posts featuring skinny jeans. I think they look great on plus sized people with more proportional body shapes – i.e., a smaller waist in comparison to the hips/butt area. But I don’t like how they look on my body shape: flat butt, slim hips and thighs, big tum, torso and boobs, and slightly wider shoulders. I look top heavy when I wear skinny jeans, which isn’t the look I’m going for. I generally prefer slightly bootcut or straight leg jeans and I rarely see any fashion posts from plus size bloggers dedicated to finding comfortable but well fitting jeans in those styles. I’d love to see more posts of that nature, since everybody seems to be doing the skinny jeans thing or nothing but dresses posts. For us pants-loving folks, we’d love to see some more options.