The bond between a woman and her jeans is unbreakable. Until they give up the ghost that is! No matter how well you look after your jeans, a time will come when the dreaded wear and tear holes appear. Perhaps the denim tends to break down under the buttocks. Or maybe at the top of the thighs. These are such common areas for jeans to fail. However, finding a great fit and a cut that works for your shape will help to extend the life of your precious types of denim. So, when you’re deciding between the cut and style of plus size women’s jeans, what should you look for?
High Waisted
Great for:
Your silhouette! A high waisted jean hugs your hips right from the waist, so you won’t find lumps and bumps appearing from the jeans slipping. You’ll get an especially sleek fit by layering your high waisted jeans with high waisted control briefs. By complementing the support around your waist and hips your line remains secure.
Check out:
Simply Be for their affordable super high waist straight cut jeans.
Stretchy Jeans & Jeggings
Great for:
Daily wear! Denim with stretch will always offer more comfort for wearing all day when you’re out and about and getting things done. To avoid the stretch cutting into your hip line, look out for wide waistbands and pair with hip control shapewear.
Check out:
ASOS for classic black denim complete with wide waistband.
Bootcut
Great for:
Classic lines! Bootcut jeans have an edge of the retro about them and are fast becoming a real classic. The great thing about wearing your jeans over heeled ankle boots is the leg-lengthening effect. It’s a grown-up look that works phenomenally with curves.
Check out:
Levi’s 315 boot cut shaping jeans are cut to sculpt and control, all in one garment.
Skinny
Great for:
Layering style! Layers have been rocking our wardrobes for a while and this Autumn will be no different. Hugging close to your body, skinny jeans are a wonderful base on which to layer your look. Wear shaping shorts underneath to prevent any slippage from the waist which may interrupt your hip line.
Check out:
GAP sculpt jeans for lighter weight denim that still supports around your hips.
Baggy
Great for:
Summer casual! When it’s hot, baggy jeans can be cooling. And when the fresher Autumn air arrives, baggy jeans bring a perfect ambience. It’s a look that radiates calm cool. Without the support of a traditionally hip-hugging jean, try full shaping shorts underneath to keep the hang of the fabric looking top-notch!
Check out:
Mango for the ultimate in linen with attitude.
Distressed
Great for:
Stylish dressing down! Distressed jeans aren’t for everyone, but if they’re a look you’re into, you should go for it wholeheartedly. Choose a high waist, acid wash and as much fraying as you dare. When you’re layering shapewear under distressed jeans, just make sure none if it is visible beyond a perfectly positioned rip!
Check out:
Abercrombie & Fitch for their perfectly snug Curve Love range.
When we spend so much time in jeans, it makes sense to go all out in finding the perfect pair. So as soon as you find them, whether they’re elegantly high waisted for going out, cropped for the Summer, or jeggings for day wear, you’ll know about it! Once found, our advice is to stock up on a couple of pairs to enjoy seamlessly (excuse the pun)!
By choosing some great shapewear to layer at your foundation, your perfect jeans will hang with security and comfort. You may even find that the life of the jeans is extended by reducing any friction of the fabric. So your perfect jeans can be perfect for even longer!
