Here to join in!
I only know of one pair of jeans that truly fit, but hopefully it still helps someone!
Size range: 14-16
Current weight: 174 lbs
Height: 5' 9"
Rise preference: Low to Medium
Cut: Straight leg or Bootcut; always Tall!
Stretch preference: a little
Body shape: Hourglass to Pear. Skinny jeans are out of the question, my thighs and calf muscles usually don't fit in the legs lol.
Brand: Old Navy
Model: The Flirt
Fit: Semi-Curvy; straight from waist to hip with fuller thigh
Stretch: A little tight right out of the dryer, but they stretch into a comfortable fit by the end of the day. Wear them for 3+ days though and they start to slip off!
Rise: Low
My size: 14
Pro/cons:
Pros - Usually very affordable, sometimes on sale in the teens but mostly in the $20-30s range. Old Navy usually has them, seen them for years in the outlet store.
Cons - If you're a bigger, curvier girl like me, you don't get the fun colors. Skinny jeans and slim fit have a larger variety of washes and colors while the curvy and larger styles seem to just have to almost blah jean washes. Also, beware plumber's crack. Wear long shirts with these!
This next one isn't considered 'jeans' more than it is khaki, but I find that at my size it's somehow easier to find khaki or dress slacks that fit much much better than any pair of jeans I find.
Brand: Old Navy
Model: The Sweetheart
Fit: Curvy; curvy shape with a defined waist
Stretch: Isn't very stretchy, but the tailoring is
perfect for my body. No strange gap at the lower back or ill fitting waist. Also, doesn't cut in to your stomach when sitting.
Rise: Low
My size: 14
Pro/cons:
Pros - I can wear these anywhere! They looked good with my work uniform, looked good in an interview, looked good at Choir, and looked good wearing them casual. The dye also really holds the color well, I don't worry about fading.
Cons - Sadly I found this in only black and khaki. Of course, the less curvy fits had other colors such as navy blue.
***I checked online and found there are a
few more washes for the Flirt and Sweetheart, but in the store I only found two for each! So, try them on in store and order a bigger variety online.
***(edit again)
I was just given a pair of jeans as a gift, and they fit! So I thought I'd add them to my post
Brand: Jones New York
Model: Signature Cotton Jeans
Fit: Curvy, Straight Leg
Stretch: Not so much stretchy as they are relaxed. They have room in them and stretch where you need to bend such as the hip or knee.
Rise: High
My size: 14
Pro/cons:
Pros-Really casual feel, but very professional look. I'd wear these for casual Friday or for everyday wear.
Cons- They don't have back pockets
Jeans that work for me (size range: 8-12)
