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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Stephanie Yeboah

I’m a Size 18 Fashion Editor—These Are the Best Plus-Size Jeans I’ve Tried

Plus size jeans.

A great pair of jeans is hard enough to find—but once you’re past a size 16, tracking down high-quality, premium plus-size denim can feel nearly impossible. With inconsistent sizing, questionable cuts, and a general lack of thoughtful design for curvier bodies, finding that perfect pair can often feel like searching for a denim unicorn.

In fact, back when I wore a size 24, shopping for jeans felt less like browsing and more like settling. Most high-street shops capped their sizing at a UK 18, leaving anyone beyond that range with few, if any, real options. So, I’d hoped that, at my current dress size, premium and luxury denim would offer a more diverse range of brands to choose from. But, as it turns out, not much has changed where size inclusivity is concerned.

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