Plus-Size Jeans - YouLookFab Forum

I thought I'd put in a few comments on plus-sized jeans for a pear-shaped woman in case anyone else is out there searching.

I started looking for second-hand jeans as I know how awful the manufacturing of jeans is for the planet. I found nothing.

I then ordered and tried *a lot* of jeans. Yes, I ordered them. It was almost impossible to find a range to try in person. *shrugs* I'm used to it. I selected some retailing for well over $100 per pair on down.

After all of this, I found two brands that worked well.

No surprise, Talbots made great jeans for me. The curvy fit came to my waist, the fabric was substantial and still stretchy, and their new line actually keeps its shape. They retail just under $100 per pair, but Talbots regularly runs 30% off the store. I can also get away with not having the waist altered, so an additional positive.

The runners-up were Lee jeans from Kohls. Yeah, I was surprised. Not every cut worked, but they had *so* many to choose from that I was able to find a dark wash that came to my waist but still was straight leg as I hate tapered leg on me. I had to try them *all* on. Two of the same "fit" in the same wash and one fit beautifully, the other was returned. No idea why. It's Kohls, so I got 30% off their sale price and napped a couple pair of jeans for under $25 per pair. They weren't as nice as the Talbots jeans, and we'll see how they wear, but they felt pretty substantial for the price.

7 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Yay, Thistle. Talbots FTW. Glad you’re sorted. Thanks for the reviews, and good job trying on lots of pairs. It’s the best way to do it.

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deb

Veteran

yea to jeans that fit!!!

Glory

So glad you found something that works well. I have also bought two of the same only to find one pair a better fit than the other. All your hard work paid off though and you have a few great pairs!

Joyce B

That was a great review, glad that you found something good. I need to check Talbots again, maybe their pants are good for me too.

Suz

Talbots is your store! You do really well there. And what a surprise about the Lee jeans. I remember back when I was a teen, I had a good friend who wore Lees to perfection. She was tall, with skinny legs. Meanwhile, shortish me, with my pear tendencies, couldn't even get a Lee pant leg up my thigh, no matter how much I sized up. And anyway, even if I'd done that, the waist would have fallen off. I laugh about it now but at the time I thought it meant I was weird, of course. And I thought that brand would forever be off limits to all but the few. I guess they changed their strategy!

Beth Ann

Jean shopping is work, isn't it? So glad you found some decent options. I've had trouble with the "same" jean differing in fit, too. Usually, it's because the fabrication changes. Manufacturers no longer adjust the pattern for the amount of stretch or weight of the denim they're cutting. This can easily make a full size difference in the end.

Elly

I've suggested that my mom try the Talbot's jeans, but she balked at the price. She has the additional challenge of needing a long inseam. I will let her know that they don't bag out-- it might sell her. Her current favorites are the Lee. Several other manufacturers she was going to have quit carrying bootcuts or talls or changed the fit. We feel your pain.

Thistle

Elly - I find the jeans at Talbots worth it. They regularly run sales, so if she waits for them, the price is a lot better. If she can wait for an end of season sale, and her size is still in stock, you can get Talbots jeans for a little bit more than Lees.

bceasar

Active Member

Glad you found

something that works well

. I've had trouble with the jean differing in fit, too. So i know how you feel.

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