Plus Size Jeans
As any person who is bigger than normal knows, it is hard to find plus size clothing that is stylish. Fashion designers for the most part simply do not want to design clothes for people who are not sender in the mold of supermodels like Kate Moss. Therefore, the range of clothing to choose from, particularly for those who are looking for style and elegance rather than just functionality and fit, is not very large. It is even worse for clothes like jeans because it is assumed larger people are not going to want to wear them. That is an absurd assumption, since jeans are such a comfortable kind of clothing to wear. Almost everyone likes jeans! But still, the problem remains on where do I find good ones if I am big? Fear not, the situation is not completely hopeless. If you do the right kind of research, it is possible to find great plus size jeans at an affordable price.
The first thing you should do is make sure you have an accurate measurement of your hips and inseam. For the hips, remember to keep your legs together as you measure at the widest part, and remember, you are not going for a super tight fit.
Next, you should start your search, concentrating on websites online rather than the department stores where you have no doubt already found that the selection is poor. This includes big and tall stores, which are more about utility than style. Do searches using search terms like “plus size designer jeans” and you will come up with dozens of websites. Some good ones are www.mytruefit.com, which has a wide variety of styles by Svoboda, Antik, and others; www.elegantplus.com, which is a guide to websites with plus size offerings; and www.zafu.com, a site that helps you choose among brands such as Apple Bottoms and Just My Size.
While you are researching websites, you should also educate yourself about the designers who best understand how to design plus size pants. One of these designers is Jessica Svoboda, who uses modifications such as thicker and higher waistbands to minimize gaping and adds oversized back pockets that are set low, creating a slimming effect. Another is Lisa Rudes-Sandel, who created the Tummy Tuck line that uses criss-cross panels to lift the rear end and flatten the stomach. Use a search like “designers plus size jeans” to find out more.
Before you get out that credit card and buy, make sure the website you are buying from allows free returns and exchanges. Since you cannot try clothes online, you are bound to make some mistakes. But try, try again, and soon you will have some fabulous new jeans.