Plus Size Pants
Finding plus size pants in the right fit and style can be a hard task for even the best of shoppers. The selection of plus size pants at regular clothing stores can be appallingly limited, since normal sized clothes designers often don’t even try to make plus size clothes look good.
But with some smart shopping you can find clothing lines in stores and online that specialize in plus size clothing – the best way to get pants that will flatter and complement the shape of your body. You can find plus size pants that not only cover you up but look good and make you feel good in them too.
TIPS FOR BUYING PLUS SIZE PANTS
- Look for pants that are made for comfort as well as style.
- Buy plus size pants that have a shape and will keep it.
- Pants with waistbands, tailored lines, and smooth pockets are good choices.
- Don’t buy baggy pants to hide your body.
- Look for pants that will actually hug your waistline and follow the natural line of your leg.
- Experiment with colors. Dark “slimming” colors are not your only options!
TYPES OF PLUS SIZE PANTS
Active Wear Plus Size Pants To be honest a lot of different types of pants fall under the category “active wear.” Gone are the days of being banished to wear men’s size sweat pants as there are cute plus size options for everything from sweat pants to snow pants available at most outdoor stores.
Capri Plus Size Pants Capri pants are short pants designed to end just below the knee or mid-calf. They are a good option besides shorts for warm weather.
Flared Leg Plus Size Pants Flared leg pants are pants that flare out at the bottom around the ankle after slimming in around the knee. They are a good option for tall women but don’t always look as good on petites, especially when plus sized.
Gaucho Plus Size Pants Gaucho pants are a great compromise between pants and a skirt if you are having trouble deciding which to wear. Gauchos look more like a skirt but are built with legs, like pants.
Plus Size Pant Suits A favorite of Hilary Clinton and corporate women everywhere, the pant suit is a classic option for a professional work look. Watch out for side zippers that can add strange bulk or shape to your outline.
Wide Legged Plus Size Dress Pants Wide legged dress pants look tailored and easy. They are a perfect option for plus size women, especially when wanting a more classy elegant look. For less formal occasions you can dress them down with colorful t-shirts or sweaters.
Plus Size Yoga Pants Yoga pants are a comfy option for yoga or any sort of exercise, as well as just lounging around. The pant fit the body yet still look very flattering with the way they lengthen the look of your legs.
BEST CHOICES FOR PLUS SIZE PANTS
Although there are many different styles available for plus size pants, not all styles are the best option for someone with curves. Generally the best choices are boot cut style or a wide leg pant, since both give a nice proportion to your body.
WHERE TO FIND PLUS SIZE PANTS
Check out stores like Reitmans, Chadwicks, Roamans, Junonia, Target and Zaftique for nice looking pants made for plus sizes. And as always, the best place to find plus size clothing is online. There are plenty of online shops and plus size clothing catalogs that offer pants for plus sizes that fit well and look nice. Remember the only drawback of shopping online is not being able to try on the clothes until you buy them. Make sure you read the company’s return policy before you buy your pants.