Fashion

27 Plus Size Denim Items That'll Make You Totally Reevaluate This Classic Material

Something I have noticed amongst plus-size friends and acquaintances is that denim has basically become taboo. The culprit: jeans.

Though a staple in 21st century culture, jeans are avoided at shopping malls and tossed aside into fashion oblivion. The cause of this fueling hatred is, of course, that most jeans tend to show off, and cling onto, your legs and derriere, and create a visible belly outline on top of that — something a lot of fuller-figured women try their best to conceal.

Fashion preferences are obviously unique person-to-person, but it seems the more plus-size women avoid jeans, the more they avoid denim in general. And the 90's kid in me wants to cry out and make everyone watch The Cosby Show and Full House so they can note the amazing denim dresses and rompers and shorts that Vanessa Huxtable and D.J. Tanner rocked in every other episode.

In an ideal world, body confidence will begin to soar and plus-size women will feel comfortable wearing whatever they want. In the meantime, though, I thought I'd highlight some amazing denim looks, featuring dresses, tops, shorts, skirts and yes, jeans, to give some love back to this amazing, classic and comfy material that should be a must of any wardrobe.

Vintage Dress

Vintage Denim Floral Embroidered Sheath Tank Dress, $40, etsy.com

Biker Shorts

High-Waisted Denim Shorts (Half-Stud), $45, etsy.com

90's Skirt

ASOS Curve A-Line Skirt in Denim, $54, asos.com

Perfect Skater

ASOS Curve Swing Dress with Lattice Back, $73, asos.com

Tube Skirt

Denim Midi Tube Skirt, $30, simplybe.com

90's Dress

Denim Shift Dress with Short Sleeves, $37, simplybe.com

The Essential Jacket

Braxton Denim Jacket, $43, fashiontofigure.com

High-Waist Jeans

Cynthia High-Waisted Jeans, $39, fashiontofigure.com

Cherry Bomb

Karaoke Songstress Shorts in Cherry, $40, modcloth.com

Perfect Dungarees

Farm Hand Denim Overalls in Dark Blue, $140, modcloth.com

Moto Vest

Chain Destructed Vest, $40, ashleystewart.com

Bodycon Dress

Sweetheart Denim Dress, $60, ashleystewart.com

Black Dungarees

Zip Front Overalls, $47, wetseal.com

Street-Style Hoodie

Denim Vested Hoodie, $43, wetseal.com

Boyfriend Jean

Jane Ripped Midwash Boyfriend Jean, $50, boohoo.com

Punk Babe

Lula Acid Wash Biker Detail Zip Ankle Jean, $40, boohoo.com

White Shorts

Torrid White Label Short Shorts with Frayed Hem, $29, torrid.com

Stiletto Jean

Torrid Super Skinny Stiletto Jean in Dark Wash with Faux Leather, $27, torrid.com

Basic Denim

Evans Blue Denim Tunic, $70, evansusa.com

Denim Legging

Evans Indigo Clean Denim Crop Pants, $27, evansusa.com

Marilyn Jeans

High-Waisted Skinny Jeans, $18, forever21.com

Beach Shorts

Beachfront Denim Cutoffs, $23, forever21.com

Day-to-Night Dress

Pleated Corset Bodice Chambray Dress, $75, eshakti.com

Summer Night's Dress

Paisley Embellished Chambray Denim Dress, $80, eshakti.com

Zip Em Up

All Zipped Up Skinny Jean, $60, citychiconline.com

Cool Girl in School

Stud Trim Denim Jacket, $75, citychiconline.com

Classic Top

Classic Chambray Shirt, $68, eloquii.com

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