I’m Curvy And Always Struggled To Find Jeans – Until I Found This High Street Pair

It took years of searching but I finally discovered the best-fitting denim that makes me feel good.

What makes for the perfect pair of jeans? That depends entirely on whom you might ask. For those around or under the 5’5″ mark, the struggle with finding petite jeans lies in leg length, while the waist to bum ratio remains a bugbear for pear-shaped women. For plus-size women, the issue lies in all of the above and more. As a curvy girl myself, shopping for jeans is always something of a nightmare. If the waist isn't too small, there's an awkward gap at the waistband. Either the crotch is too baggy or the material is wrapped around the thighs too tightly for comfort. If, somehow, the jeans tick all these boxes and miraculously fit well, I usually have to settle for a shade of denim I don't like.

I've tried on my fair share of denim across high street and designer labels and have amassed piles of jeans that are either unwearable without a belt or need to be styled with an oversized knit or shirt to hide the waistband gap or unflattering fit. So when I say I've found my perfect pair of jeans, you know they haven't come without the hunt and, happily for curvy women on a budget like me, they come from high street hero Abercrombie & Fitch. Of all the styles the brand has to offer, it's the Curve Love Ultra High Rise 90s Straight Jeans, £75 which has quickly become the go-to style for me – and many influencers –for it's perfect tailor-made fit.

Y2K inspired with a relaxed fit and raw hem, there's nothing we don't love about these straight fit jeans. We suggest getting one in a variety of washes to stock up your denim collection for years to come.

Straddling the line between trendy and timeless as all good jeans should, it offers a high rise fit that hits your curves just right while the relaxed straight leg is as universally flattering as it gets. The silhouette is cut with enough room at the thigh in a way that feels like it was thoughtfully crafted for plus-size bodies. The best part, however, is that it comes in an array of denim washes for every possible taste. While I personally love the medium blue shade, the inky dark wash is bang on-trend for 2024. Plus, it comes in an array of lengths, so whether you're a tall girl or more on the petite side, there's a perfect pair for you. The only con is that the jeans tend to err on the larger side of the sizing spectrum so we recommend sizing down when you order.

Shop: Abercrombie & Fitch's Curve Love Low Rise Baggy Jeans

Despite a controversial low rise waist, you'll find these baggy jeans actually work well with almost everything in your wardrobe — from striped button-downs and oversized jumpers to classic white T-shirts and even tank tops for the summer.

Looking for something more trend-led? There's a great barrel leg option for a chic tapered fit. The wide-leg options, meanwhile, are a great everyday casual choice while the relaxed jeans are excellent for a slouchy fit that'll pair well with your nice tops for evening drinks or a night out. Scroll below for my plus-size girl-approved edit of the best Abercrombie & Fitch jeans to buy for curvy women.

Offering the same flattering horseshoe fit as the fashion editor-favourite Agolde Luna jeans at a fraction of the price, this mid rise pair will pair well with a tailored button down or an oversized T-shirt.

Striking the right balance between casual cool and polished chic, these high rise wide leg jeans are soft and perfectly slouchy, meaning you'll be reaching for them almost everyday.

This relaxed pair comes with a cuffed hem which seems to be rising in popularity as we head into the new year and is made from a vintage stretch fabric that lends a rough edge to your look.

For a casual off-duty look, consider these cropped wide leg jeans with a frayed hem. Style this pair with a barn jacket and chunky trainers to ace the weekend dress code.

The style set has been obsessed with leopard print jeans this season and this baggy pair is perfect for adding a subtle dramatic flair to your outfit.

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