Curvy girl clothing issues...HELP!

[Munstersfan207 11]

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a brand of jeans that don't gap in the back. I normally wear Lane Bryant's T3 (tighter tummy technology) jeans. Now that I am down to a sz 14 and still shrinking I can't fathom paying nearly $80 for a pair when I will size out of them soon enough. My problems with jeans is that I have a smaller waist and big butt and thighs, so regular jeans ALWAYS gap in the back. Lane Bryant has solved that problem for me the majority of my life. I am on my way to sizing out of the company entirely and need new options. I recently tried Old Navy as I saw they have styles for the "curvy" girl and are roughly $25.00...no such luck as they gap as well. Any one else have the 'gap in the back' issue...what brand of jeans do you buy/wear to combat this?

[2goldengirl 2,076]

You know you can have them altered? Your local drycleaner or seamstress can put a couple darts in the back and voila! No gapping!

[liannatx 897]

Old Navy jeans fit me horribly too. I have a pair of 14 skinny jeans that I got at Walmart that are midrise and don't gape... I don't recall the brand, but they were under $20. Great with boots. Great price, and just right for a transitional piece.

I found two pair at Catos that were on sale for like $15 (and super cute with bling pockets) that fit great. I really think it is best to just go try on stuff. We are all built so different, but I also carry more weight in my butt and thighs. Just remember that a 14-16W size is cut much different than a 14 or 16 Misses, so trying on is really the best way to find what fits your new size. Go explore.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I also have a small waist and a comparatively big butt, and believe me I feel your pain with most jeans not fitting at all! If they fit my rear end, I have a big waistline to swim around in. In fact, this is true for almost all pants for me, not just jeans.

Kohl's has a house brand of jeans & stretch denim pants that fit me perfectly, and they cost about $20 each, maybe $25 if you don't find them on sale. The thing is that these are elastic waist, so maybe not the most fashionable -- but I don't like to tuck my shirts in any way, so no one knows. I love them and get lots of compliments on them.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Decades ago, when I last wore jeans, I had the best luck with Lee Jeans. I used to always have the issue of larger hips vs. narrower waist. I am sure a lot has changed but you might want to give them a try.

[loriemoms 101]

I love good will and if you have them, uptown cheapskate for jeans. They are a lot cheaper and usually all broken in! I have the opposite problem..I have a straight up and down body, with skinny legs. I used to wear mens jeans all the time because I was built like a man, but now they rise too high up for me and don't fit me right. I wear a size 12, but a lot of times have to go with a 14 because my waist is only 2 inches smaller then my hips and I am only 5 foot 2. So I get baggy butt syndrome. haha! I wish I could transfer some fat from my saggy boobs to my butt....

[loriemoms 101]

Decades ago, when I last wore jeans, I had the best luck with Lee Jeans. I used to always have the issue of larger hips vs. narrower waist. I am sure a lot has changed but you might want to give them a try.

I agree, Lee Jeans fit really well and get nice and soft with age.

[MayMarie 349]

Old Navy used to have a "Diva" cut jean and those were my go to. Sadly I recently learned they were discontinued and I'm about to fall out of my last fitting pair :'(

[UalreadyKnow 843]

American eagle seems to fit great, I find them at Marshalls all the time for $15

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

@@Munstersfan207

Ashley Stewart Jeans. They have a lot of stretch and are designed for curvy women. The 5 pocket jeans are normally 32.50 but if you sign up for emails they have sales all the time.

Cello jeans are cheap. I got a pair at Ross for $19.99, they are usually around $30 at most stores.

If you shop at macys' and you have coupons. You can sometimes get $70 jeans for $10-20 when they are on sale and you use coupons. I have good luck with American Rag and Rocks and Indigo.

Also try the skinny jeans at Forever21 plus. And Charoltte Russe plus sizes.

I have better luck with curvy skinny juniors plus than with normal plus sizes right now. My waist is really small, and my hips and butt are not.

You are going to have to go to the stores and try everything on though. I find my size varies a lot from brand to brand and even sometimes from the fit.

Also try high waist skinnys, I have good luck with those.

Also Jeggings work. I hate jeggings beause of the fake front pockets but they fit great and make your butt look great.

Edited February 26, 2016 by OutsideMatchInside

[Munstersfan207 11]

Thank you ALL soooo very much for all the information and support! I look forward to trying as many pairs as I can over the next few weekends

[4LoveOfLife 51]

Dear John brand has great curvy options for size 32 and lower. Nine West also has a good option.

[ylluz 151]

I have the same issue I get mines at Walmart cheap and fit great since I am still losing I dont spend alot on clothes but I refused to walk outside looking all saggy lol!!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

When your loss slows down and you wsnt some nice jeans, look at PZI. They are made just for curvy girls and your ass will look amazing.

[Monica.P 12]

Try Lola jeans. Some have a tummy control fabric like pregnancy jeans. Very comfortable and stretchy.