Tee (Up to 3x, 30% off today with code “SOCUTE”), denim in plus (40% off as marked), denim in standard
Let’s be real, jeans are TOUGH! I wear a mix of skinny jeans, straight-leg denim, and sometimes crop flares. For me, it’s less about the style of the denim from the knee down and more about how that specific pair as a whole works on my body from waist to ankle. When you’re curvy (in any size range), denim is really hard to find. I have my tried and true straight leg blue and black wash denim, but had not yet come across a white pair that really knocked it out of the park for me! Until I found this pair. Oh my stars, I just LOVE THEM!
Let me start by saying that it is no surprise I love these jeans, because I swear by Talbots denim for curves and plus sizes. I have this exact pair in a few blue washes, and I don’t know if the white denim is recent or if I just never came across it, but regardless I am OVER THE MOON! When I was trying to find straight leg white denim, I kept running into this issue where they would be baggy in the knees (why is that a thing?!) This pair is so well tapered without any bagging at the knees, while remaining a very true straight leg. The high waist hits right over my naval and I have no waist gaping whatsoever. The fit is very comfortable throughout my hips, bottom and thighs. I also love that they are not see through, they aren’t completely opaque, but I can wear black undergarments and it is not an issue. My favorite part? They have stretch without loosing shape and are a substantial denim.
This style is called the “Modern Ankle” because it hits right around your ankle bone, perfect for Spring and Summer! It comes in regular, plus, petite and plus petite (BAM!) Within those, they also offer a curvy fit, which I’ve tried, and is fantastic for anyone whose waist is proportionally smaller than their hips. I found their curvy plus size fit is a little more generous in the thighs/calves, which a lot of women who are more curvilinear from the hips down would appreciate! I wear their curvy fit in dress pants, but in their denim the regular fit works best on me without waist gaping. For reference, I am wearing my standard size in this denim and it runs true to size.
P.S. This puff sleeve tee is THE BEST. I have it tucked in here, but it covers the hips and is a more refined take on a puff sleeve. There isn’t too much fabric and it’s just easy and effortless.
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Elsa,
You are right about Talbots white denim I have bought theses jeans since the style became available 5 years or so ago. I have the ankle 2 pair to rotate, straight leg also the natural vanilla denim is great to when you want a softer white. Care tip:soak occasionally in hot water and Oxi Clean to maintain white without graying also Mrs Stewart’s Blueing added to an all white wash load helps with color retention. Love your blog! Have a lovely day!